Junior pickleball · Brighton
Big fun starts
with a paddle.
Fun, welcoming pickleball for your 10-15 year-olds. A chance to get active, learn new skills and make friends, whatever their starting point.
A place for your child to play
Never played before?
They’ll fit right in.
Whether your child is trying pickleball for the first time or already enjoys a rally, DINK Next Gen welcomes all abilities aged 10 -15.
Through fun challenges and games, your child can explore a new sport, build confidence and enjoy spending time with others of a similar age.
Learn something new
A chance for your child to learn the game and build confidence, one rally at a time.
Get stuck into games
Plenty of opportunities to practise through fun challenges and games.
Meet other young players
A welcoming session where juniors can share the court and make new friends.
The essentials
Everything they need
to get started.
There’s no need to buy a paddle before their first session. We provide all playing equipment. Please send your child with a drink, suitable sportswear and trainers.
- Who’s it for?
- Ages 10 - 15 · All abilities
- When?
- Saturdays. 9am to 11am
- Where?
- Stanley Deason Leisure Centre
- How much?
- £10 per player (£5 per hour)
Eyes on the game
Protective eyewear is required for every junior during play. Bring your own or borrow a pair from us if needed.
Qualified coaches. Reassurance for you.
All our coaches are Pickleball England qualified, have undertaken safeguarding training, are first aid trained and hold enhanced DBS checks.
Before their first session
A parent or guardian must complete our safeguarding form, which will be issued on registration.
You don’t need to be a paid playing member to book your child. You just need a DINK Brighton CourtReserve account.
Parents & guardians
Their place. Your account.
Book through DINK Brighton on CourtReserve, with your child registered as the participant.
Create a Court Reserve account or sign in
Use your own DINK Brighton CourtReserve account. Already have one? There’s no need to create another.
Register for the Next Gen Junior session
Make the booking using your own adult account. There’s no need to create a child profile, we are still working on it.
Enter your child’s details and pay
Enter your child’s full name and date of birth in the booking fields, then complete registration and payment..
Good to know
Your questions,
answered.
Answers to help you decide whether the session is right for your child and get them ready to play.
Who can come along?
Your child is welcome if they are aged 10–15, whatever their ability. The session is open to complete beginners and juniors who have played before, including families who aren’t paid DINK Brighton members.
What is pickleball?
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a lightweight plastic ball over a net. It can be played as singles or doubles. It gives your child a new game to discover.
Does my child need any experience?
No. Your child can join as a complete beginner. Our sessions welcome all abilities, with games and challenges to help juniors learn and build confidence.
Do we need to bring any equipment?
All equipment is provided. Please make sure your child brings a drink and wears suitable sportswear and trainers. If they have their own protective sports eyewear, they can bring it too.
Is protective eyewear compulsory?
Yes. All juniors must wear protective eyewear during play. We will provide a pair if required.
Do I need to be a playing member to book?
No. A parent or guardian needs a DINK Brighton CourtReserve account, but does not need a paid playing membership.
How do I book my child onto a session?
Create or sign into your DINK Brighton CourtReserve account. Go to My Family → Add New Family Member, add your child with the role Child and enter their date of birth. Then select your child as the participant when registering for the junior session.
Does my child need their own account or login?
Your child needs a profile linked to your family account, but does not need a separate login. You can manage their bookings and payments through your own account.
Who will be coaching my child?
All our coaches are Pickleball England qualified, have undertaken safeguarding training, are first aid trained and hold enhanced DBS checks.
What safeguarding paperwork is required?
A parent or guardian must complete our safeguarding form, which will be issued on registration.
DINK Next Gen Brighton
Their next favourite sport
could start here.
Give your child the chance to try pickleball with DINK Next Gen.
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