GRISS Winter Indoor Pickleball Competition

Player Insurance: All players not currently registered with Pickleball Australia or Pickleball Victoria must pay a $25 insurance fee before taking the court.

Weekly entry fee: $7.30 non-concession/$5.40 concession per player per game - paid at reception

Score Sheets:

• Filled out accurately, including names of any fill-in players.
• Winning team responsible for returning to reception after the match.

Fill-In Players:

• Anyone not officially registered in the competition must pay a $5 fill-in fee per game.
• Maximum three fill-in games allowed before the $25 registration fee becomes mandatory
• Any previously paid fill-in fees not deducted from $25 registration fee

Match Balls:

• Franklin X26 balls are the only balls permitted during the competition.
• Outdoor balls are not permitted - this to ensure consistency and fairness for all players.

Match Format:

• Two sets per match, first to 11 points (no 2-point advantage)
• Team winning most sets on the night are the match winner

Warm-Up Court: Spare court (Basketball Court 5 at 6:15pm) available for warm-up or social play

Division 2 Byes: Division 2 has a bye; players may be asked to fill in for matches in either division

Captains’ Responsibilities:

• Captains are asked to ensure team members have read and understood Terms & Conditions. Printed copies available at reception.
• By participating in the competition, all players are deemed to have accepted these terms

Spirit of the Game: We kindly request that all play with fairness, care, and respect and maintain a positive and supportive attitude, both on and off the court

If you have any questions or concerns during the competition, please contact us at GRISS@latrobe.vic.gov.au Thank you, and we look forward to a great competition!

Casual and Social Hits

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis.  The game is played on a surface the size of a badminton court with a lower tennis-style net. A paddle (bigger than a table tennis paddle) and pickleball ball are used.

Pickleball can be played with one person on each side of the net (singles) or two people on each side of the net (doubles).

Pickleball offers health benefits because it keeps you physically active. It is appropriate for players of all ages and levels. Come along to the casual session – social hit and connect with others, or bring a friend, partner, children, grandparent and enjoy a social and fun game!

Cost: $5.20 per person

No booking required

All abilities walking basketball introduces adult participants to basketball with the opportunity to develop important coordination skills, motor skills and social skills.

To enhance the delivery of the tailored program, sessions are conducted in a fun, social and relaxed environment utilising different teaching methods to stimulate participants' learning processes.

Cost: $5.20 per person

No booking required

This program provides optimal health benefits to all who participate including those who might be intimidated by the pace and impact of a traditional basketball game but love the slower more social version of Walking Basketball.

Active Adults Basketball is a program designed for participants 50+yrs to help maintain and improve health and decrease risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour.

What makes Walking Basketball stand out from most activities is that it doesn’t matter if you have never played the game of basketball before, or are handy on the court, as this will still be a level playing field for everyone.

Season commences: Thursday 8 May, 2025 and concludes: Thursday 4 September, 2025

Cost: $55 registration + insurance (one off payment) + $74 per team (weekly fee)

Please note : registrations may need to be capped depending on numbers. Teams will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!