ABOUT THE EVENT
Summer Pickleball Festival 2026
Brought to you by Dorset Pickleball Club
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10am - 5pm on Saturday 27th June 2026
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£27.50 per person
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Minimum age 15+
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Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club (BH2 6EY)
Join us for a full day of social pickleball at Bournemouth Gardens outdoor courts this summer.
We’re bringing our summer festival back for another day of mixed social play.
Whether you’ve been playing for years or you’re just curious to give it a go, it’s the perfect place to get involved and be part of it with a fun, relaxed environment.
The courts are right in the middle of town, so you can easily off for a coffee, grab some food, or head down to the beach and come back when you’re ready for another game.
CONVERT Pickleball paddles
Convert Pickleball and Dorset Pickleball Club have teamed up again to offer a range of paddles available to try out on the day – with exclusive offers available to festival attendees on the day!
No pressure – just have a hit and see what you think.
VENUE
The Festival will be held at:
Bournemouth Gardens Community Tennis Club at Central Gardens cross path (under Wessex Way), Bournemouth BH2 6EY
Courts
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12 x outdoor acrylic courts
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All courts will be available for play 10am – 7pm
Parking
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Nearby on street parking and local car parks available.
Refreshments
Drinks and snacks available from the Tennis Clubhouse. Also, 10% discount at nearby Flirt Cafe for festival attendees.
FESTIVAL FORMAT
Our summer pickleball festival is designed for players of all abilities, from intermediate to advanced players to play in a fun and friendly environment. We ask that all attendees have some experience of playing pickleball (understand rules & scoring) as we are unable to accomodate new players at this event.
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 registration 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?
This festival is aimed at pickleball players with some experience but, if you’re brand new to pickleball, we have regular sessions for beginners to help you find your feet on the court.
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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Payments for the festival will be taken by CONVERT Pickleball Ltd on behalf of Dorset Pickleball Club.
In the event of poor weather conditions, the festival will be moved to our backup date of Saturday 4th July 2026. If so, all tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date. Organisers will contact attendees at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.