ABOUT THE EVENT
Dorset Pickleball Club Outdoor Festival 2025
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Saturday 5th July 2025
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10am – 7pm
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£25 per person
Come and join us at Bournemouth’s only outdoor pickleball festival!
Last year’s inaugural event was a sell-out, so be sure to book your tickets early to avoid missing out.
Set in the heart of Bournemouth Gardens, the festival offers a full day of pickleball and a chance to enjoy outdoor play in a beautiful setting. The courts are just a short walk from Bournemouth town centre – perfect if you fancy a break to explore the local shops, cafés, or the beach!
In partnership with Dorset Pickleball Club and CONVERT Pickleball. Be the first to try out the latest paddles from this exciting new British Pickleball Brand!
Exclusive CONVERT offers available to festival attendees on the day.
VENUE
The Festival will be held at:
Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club, Central Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EY
Courts
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4 x Pickleball courts (the perfect chance to play on a court without additional lines!)
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8 x Acrylic Pickleball courts
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All courts will be available for play 10am – 7pm
Parking
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Free street parking is available a short walk away
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Paid parking is available on Bourne Avenue, right next to the tennis club
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Paid car park(s) are available a short walk away
Festival participants will have full use of Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Clubs facilities:
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Toilets
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Changing room
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Café where a selection of drinks and snacks will be available throughout the day
FESTIVAL FORMAT
Our pickleball festival is designed for all abilities in a fun and friendly environment.
This is the perfect way to meet new people and play with & against different players outside of your usual pickleball club.
For those who have not attended a Pickleball Festival before, the day will run as follows:
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You will be allocated a court at our reception desk where you will join 3 other players
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Games to be played as usual (first to 11 with 1 clear point) before returning to the reception desk to free up the court for the next group of players
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You can play as much or as little pickleball as you’d like throughout the day!
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Courts will be arranged based on ability to ensure all attendees have the chance to play competitive matches, as well as mixing in for more social relaxed games
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Let us know at the reception desk your rating and what type of games you are looking for
If you’d like to play with and/or against people of your choice, simply let us know at the reception desk and we will allocate courts together accordingly. This is a great way to get practise in for upcoming tournaments if you have a specific doubles partner.
ARE YOU A COMPLETE BEGINNER?
If you’re brand new to pickleball, we recommend joining a few beginner sessions before the festival – they’ll give you a feel for the game, build your confidence on the court, and help you enjoy the festival even more.
Whether it’s learning the basics or just getting used to holding the paddle, a little practice goes a long way. To book an intro session, email Dorset Pickleball Club at info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk.
Have a question?
For any enquiries about the event, drop us an email to info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk.
Terms & conditions
By purchasing entry you agree to the following:
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If for any reason you need to cancel your ticket, please contact us at info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk to arrange a refund. A refund will be made minus £2.50 to cover transaction & admin fees.
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For last minute cancellations we unfortunately will not be able to offer full refunds. Any cancellations made within 72 hours of the event will be refunded minus £5 to cover transaction & admin fees.
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If the event is cancelled due to poor weather (if the event cannot go ahead) all participants will be offered an exchange to participate in the festival on Saturday 12th July, or full refunds will be available upon request.
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Unfortunately the British weather can be unpredictable! If the festival is abandoned part way through, we cannot guarantee that full refunds will be offered.
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Payments for the festival will be taken by CONVERT Pickleball Ltd on behalf of Dorset Pickleball Club.