New to Pickle
You don’t need a partner. You don’t need a paddle.
What actually happens
01
Turn up ten minutes early.
02
We lend you a paddle and put you in a group.
03
You'll play in your first five minutes.
What to wear
Anything you'd wear to the gym.
What to bring
Nothing.
What it costs
From $15
How long
60 minutes.
Beginner sessions
Your first hour at Maidstone.
Before your first hit
No. Come on your own and we'll put you in a group with other first-timers.
No. We lend you a paddle and balls for the session.
Anything you'd wear to the gym. Flat-soled sneakers are best for the indoor courts.
Learn to Play runs for 60 minutes. You'll be hitting balls in the first five.
Yes. Your hand-eye and footwork carry over, you'll just swing shorter and softer.
Everyone in the session is new, so you won't be. And nobody's keeping score in your first hour.