West Northamptonshire Pickleball
West Northamptonshire Pickleball is based at The Court Yard in Weedon, Northamptonshire, running sessions seven days a week across two venues with over 150 members and a team of dedicated volunteers. Founded with a clear mission, to be a place where everyone is welcomed, encouraged and able to enjoy sport regardless of ability, experience or confidence, the club has built one of the most inclusive and community-driven pickleball environments in the region.
The club’s founding ethos was shaped by a personal experience: over ten years ago, the founder attended a social badminton club and watched a friend be turned away for not being good enough. That moment became a promise, West Northamptonshire Pickleball would never be that club. Every decision since, from the sessions offered to the way coaching is delivered and the atmosphere created, has been shaped by that commitment.
The club offers a full programme of sessions and activities: social play, coaching for all levels, junior and school programmes, Friday Matchplay, Wednesday DUPR-rated competitive sessions, and private group experiences. Beginners are genuinely welcome, most members arrive with no experience and no kit, and that is completely normal. A structured pathway allows players to grow in confidence and challenge themselves at a pace that feels right, from a first Beginners session through to competitive league play.
Beyond the sessions, West Northamptonshire Pickleball has built a community that extends well beyond the court. Buddy sessions pair new or nervous players with experienced members for their first few weeks. WhatsApp groups keep members connected through club news, general chat and specialist pathways including a 60+ group. Bursary places are available for anyone who might otherwise be priced out, and a low-cost junior pathway is part-funded by adult memberships. Workshops, socials, charity days and community gatherings run throughout the year, open to members and non-members alike.
To find out more, get in touch with the team directly by emailing hello@westnorthantspickleball.com
