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!
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.
We now offer pickleball in the sports hall. Various courts will be set up for playing, and you don't need to make a reservation!
Please check the class schedule, as classes may be canceled due to exams for VU students.
Pickleball can be played on:
- Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - trainer Pim Hubert (Dutch pickleball champion)
- Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - trainer Marielle Spekreijse
Starting in October, we will offer a 10-session card for this activity, which is required in addition to any membership you may already have.
The card can be purchased at the reception desk of the Uilenstede Sports Center.
The card costs €55 for students and €65 for other athletes.