Safety On Court
As with any sport, there is risk of injury. If you have any health concerns or if you have a prior injury, please consult your healthcare professional for advice whether pickleball is suitable for you. When you arrive at the sports venue, you will need to read and accept our Terms and Conditions and provide emergency contact details. Please also let us know if you will be playing for the first time. To minimise the risk of injury on court and off court, first time players at our club will be provided with a safety briefing and they will be observed by a member of the PMC committee during initial play and you will be provided with feedback as appropriate.
We are a friendly club for players at all levels. Irrespective of your ability and skills to play pickleball, our aim is to provide a fun experience for a game we enjoy in an environment that places safety first.
Warm Up
As with any sport, it’s important to properly prepare for a pickleball game. Warm-ups ensure that your body is stretched and ready to play, and cool-downs bring your body back to resting mode so you can safely play again next time. Putting in an extra 5-10 minutes of work before and after you play will pay off in the way of keeping you healthy and improving your game.
Hydrate. This means “drink water.” Drink BEFORE you are thirsty, otherwise dehydration starts to set in.
If you see someone who displays signs of dizziness, weakness, or lack of concentration, keep an eye on them. Recommend a time-out if you think it necessary for their sake.
Falls - If someone falls on the court, ALL PLAY STOPS, until their needs have been assessed. The club committee members will know where a First aid kit is located. If a medical emergency is determined, advise a member of the club committee immediately and call 000.
Stretch before and after playing. We know … we all say we do it, but do you? Examples: Arm circles, Core twists, High-knee marches, Overhead stretch, Court length forward/backward jog.
These exercises will increase your heart rate and get blood flowing to the right muscles so you can play your best and remain healthy while doing it.Don’t overplay your current physical condition. Be aware of your own limitation..
So practice, warm up before games and work on your dinks, and enjoy the game, the community and most of all the people you are meeting and playing with. Pickleball is supposed to be fun.
What To Wear
Players wear just about anything comfortable sports attire and appropriate for the season.
It’s recommended you wear some non-scuff tennis type shoes. Most athletic shoes are fine. The best shoe for pickleball is a court shoe or tennis shoe — one that has great comfort, grip, ankle support, rubber soles, and a tread pattern conducive to quick lateral movements.