Frequently asked
questions.

We play indoors at Coolum State High School, School Road, Coolum Beach QLD 4573. Free parking is available on site. We're about 20 minutes from Noosa and easy to reach from across the Sunshine Coast.

None at all. Our Social Saturdays session is designed specifically for beginners and first-timers. The host will walk you through the basic rules before play starts, and most new players are rallying within 15 minutes. Everyone starts somewhere.

Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a court roughly a quarter the size of a tennis court. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong — you hit a lightweight plastic ball over a low net. It's easy to pick up, great exercise, and highly social. It's currently the fastest-growing sport in the world.

It's one of the most beginner-friendly sports there is. The court is small, the ball moves more slowly than in tennis, and the rules are simple. Most beginners are having fun rallies within their first session. It's particularly popular with people transitioning from tennis or badminton.

Absolutely — bring them along to Social Saturdays. Just make sure they book their own spot online. If they're nervous, let them know the group is welcoming and the pace is relaxed.

Court shoes are ideal — anything with lateral support. Running shoes are fine for your first session. We play indoors so you don't need sun protection, but bring a water bottle. Comfortable sports clothing is all you need.

Yes — all players sign a waiver before their first session. You can do this online when you book, or at the door on the day. You only ever sign it once.

We run sessions across the week for all skill levels: Social Saturdays (8:30–10:30 AM, beginner-friendly), Monday & Wednesday Intermediate (6:00–8:00 PM), Thursday Advanced (6:00–8:00 PM), Sunday Skills & Drills (8:30–10:00 AM, coached), and Ladies Only on the last Saturday of each month (12:30–2:30 PM).

All sessions run for 2 hours.

The Thursday Advanced session is suited to players around 3.5 DUPR rating and above — players who are comfortable with dinking, have reliable ground strokes, and can play competitively. If you're unsure, start with Intermediate and we'll point you in the right direction.

A women-only session held on the last Saturday of each month from 12:30–2:30 PM. It's open to all levels and is a relaxed, supportive environment for women to play and improve. Check the sessions page for upcoming dates.

Skills & Drills is a coached session on Sunday mornings (8:30–10:00 AM) focused on improving specific techniques — dinking, third shot drops, court movement, and more. It's suitable for all levels and runs for 1.5 hours. The cost is $15. If paying with a pass, this session uses 1 credit.

Yes — sessions require a minimum of 8 players to go ahead. If numbers aren't reached, you'll be notified and offered a full session credit.

All sessions are indoors at Coolum State High School. No weather cancellations, no sun glare, consistent court conditions year round.

Browse upcoming sessions on our sessions page and book via OpenSports. Payment is taken securely online — card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay all accepted. No cash required on the day.

Casual sessions are $15 per person. Skills & Drills (coaching) sessions are $15 (uses 1 pass credit). A 10-session pass is $120 — that's $12 per session, and it never expires.

A 10-session pass gives you 10 sessions for $120 — saving $30 compared to casual pricing. It's valid indefinitely (no expiry), applies automatically at checkout, and is the best value if you play regularly.

Yes — gift passes are available from our passes page. Choose from a 1-session ($15), 5-session ($60), or 10-session ($120) gift pass. The recipient can use it at any session.

We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payment is handled securely through Stripe.

Cancel at least 24 hours before the session and choose either a refund (a small payment processing fee applies) or a full-value 1-session credit for next time. If you booked with a pass, you get the full pass credit back. No refund or credit for late cancellations.

Bookings aren't transferable directly, but if you need to cancel you can do so for a credit and let your friend book their own spot.

No — paddle hire is available at every session for $3 (basic paddle) or $5 (premium demo paddle). You don't need to bring any equipment to your first session.

Start with a mid-weight paddle in the $80–$150 range. Don't over-invest until you know you love the sport. We stock Obelisk Pickleball paddles in the shop — quality gear at honest prices — if you want to buy when you're ready.

We use standard indoor pickleball balls. We sell balls in the shop in packs from 3 to 100 if you want your own supply.

Yes — our shop stocks paddles, balls, and bags from Obelisk Pickleball. Orders ship from 10 July 2026. Flat $12 shipping anywhere in Australia.

Carpe Dink'em Pickleball is run by Jake, a passionate pickleball player based on the Sunshine Coast. Jake founded the club to create a welcoming, well-organised place to play — for everyone from first-timers to competitive players.

Yes — free parking is available on site at Coolum State High School.

Tennis players tend to pick up pickleball very quickly — the court positioning, rally skills, and competitive instincts transfer well. The main adjustment is learning the kitchen rule (no volleying in the non-volley zone) and toning down the power game. Most tennis players love it.

More than it looks. A 2-hour session involves constant lateral movement, fast reactions, and sustained moderate cardio. It's lower-impact than tennis or basketball, which makes it accessible for people with knee or joint concerns, but it's still a solid workout.

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the global rating system for pickleball players. Your DUPR score reflects your skill level based on match results — 2.0 is beginner, 5.0+ is pro. We're a registered DUPR club, so you can record your DUPR ID when booking and track your progress over time.

Not yet — but competitive sessions like Thursday Advanced give competitive players regular match-play experience. Tournament events are on the roadmap.

The best way to reach us is via email at carpedinkempickleball01@gmail.com or through our Facebook group. We also post updates regularly on Instagram @carpe_dinkem_pickleball.

Join our Facebook community group, follow us on Instagram, or check the sessions page on this website for the latest schedule. We post updates and session reminders regularly.