Pickleball is a fun, inclusive racquet sport invented in the US in 1965. It can be played on a badminton court. Pickleball blends elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton, but is more accessible than any of them.

Padel is a sport played on an enclosed court. It is much like a cross between tennis and squash, where the ball can bounce off the glass wall or metallic mesh that surrounds the court. Pickleball is a simpler, more accessible game.

Not at all. Pickleball is the most accessible of all the racquet sports, and Assembly Pickleball club is designed with inclusion and accessibility at its core. Take a look at our Why Assembly page to see how seriously we take building a community to welcome newcomers of all levels.

We run regular sessions across Manchester (take a look at our bookings page for details). Since Pickleball is highly portable we also do pop-up, festival and corporate events across the North West. Sign up to our mailing list for news on where you can play next.

Nope. Sessions can be booked individually via our booking page here, and there is no long-term commitment. We offer discounts for multiple bookings in the, very likely, event that you become a Pickleball obsessive, however. 

Our sessions are very beginner friendly and consist of coaching, socialising and some mixed games. Our goal is to get you playing as soon as possible, introducing rules as you gain confidence in your abilities. The team and regulars will do everything to help you get started. We love playing with players of different and mixed levels.

We provide all the kit, nets and equipment and our sessions include coaching, drinks and snacks as part of the entry fee. Wear something that helps you move easily about the court, along with indoor / non-marking trainers.