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Sports

If you are not a member of our u3a and would like to join, please click here. We run seven sports groups.  Please use the buttons at the foot of the page to view details of any group that catches your interest.  If you would like to contact the convenor of a particular group, please use the Contact us form. Your enquiry will then be forwarded to the convenor of the group in question.

Pickleball

Pickleball is a relatively new sport in the UK but is quickly becoming very popular.

The game, which combines elements of Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis fosters mobility, fitness and good physical & mental health.

The unique feature of the game is that it can be learned in minutes without extensive coaching. However, once you start playing skills can be improved gradually to a good standard.

The rules have been evolved to limit aggressive play and to encourage placement & tactics above strength and power. This makes the game perfectly suited to any age group including older players since it is quick to learn the basics, games last for minutes not hours and skills can be developed over time.

We have 4 courts at Totally Tennis and play doubles, so 16 player at a time. Since games are limited to 10 minutes, “sitting out” should be limited.

If you want to learn more, go to the internet where you will find many videos and other resources about the game or follow the link on the right to Totally Tennis..

The mantra of Pickleball, like U3A, is Fun & Friendship

Links to the groups:

Venue:  Totally Tennis

War Memorial Park /

Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke

RG21 4AG

Click here to go to the website: Totally Tennis 


Every Tuesday

10.00 to 12.00



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