Pickleball
The pickleball hype has also reached the Netherlands!
At Sportcentrum VU, we now have the facilities to play this simple and accessible racket sport, which is above all a great deal of fun!
Come and try it for free during the month of September, after which we offer a 10-session pass.
Pickleball is a combination of badminton, table tennis, tennis and padel. It is mainly played 2 against 2. Compared to, for example, tennis and padel, the sport has other characteristics that make the sport grow so fast. The speed of the ball is about a third of a tennis ball. The court is about a third of a tennis court. And unlike a tennis racket, the "paddle" has no strings, making it easier to hit the ball. This combination makes the sport extremely accessible. With pickleball anyone without a background can immediately play a nice game.
Starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025, we will begin offering Pickleball in the gym. Various courts will be set up for play.
Pickleball can be played on:
- Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - trainer Pim Hubert (Dutch pickleball champion)
- Fridays (starting October 10) from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - trainer Marielle Spekreijse
During the month of September, you can drop in for free on Tuesday evenings to try out the sport.