Events and Activities

Upcoming events

Pickleball L1 Coach Course

We have just hosted the course to introduce the IPTPA way of teaching to an enthusiastic group of players - all keen to share their love for the sport and the grow the level of play within their communities.

The IPTPA is starting the part 1 of Level 1 coaches course as online modules from early January 2026. Those enrolled in the revised course can get through the theory modules at their own pace. This will cover all the theory aspects needed to demonstrate excellent understanding by teaching in a face to face part 2 session before the certificate is issued.

If you are keen to learn what it takes to be an effective coach, contact Jono at hqpickleball@gmail.com

Useful Links

Basic Rules 2025

Rule changes for 2025

PNZA NZ national body - with links to all regional tournaments

Pickleball in Auckland Pickleball on FB

IPTPA Coaching certification, coaching guides

Rules Test Be prepared to be surprised! Free, enter your email - no spam - just your result.

Get Pickled Friday sessions are on a rotation of a maximum of 8 invited players. We start at 7pm and finish at 10:30.

If you would like to be part of the rotations drop Jono an email to get on the list. hqpickleball@gmail.com

Have a look!

Once again - super duo

Sherron and Lynette have earned another medal at the PNZA Open - Bronze in Womens 60+ under 4.0 .

Sherron's no-look shot

Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do!

Refereeing PNZA Open 2025

It was a long and interesting day covering the intricasies of refereeing delivered in a most engaging way by David Jay (in red).

Supporting local players

Having watched their game it was fantastic to catch up with Galvin and Marlene at the PNZA Open.

Refereeing Assessment

At the PNZA Open Jono earned his PAA L2 referees qualification with assessments completed by David Jay (Head of Officiating Australia)

Refereeing is a scream!

Who says refs can't enjoy the game?

Silver for Jono and Jill

Silver at The Mount September 2025, a tough but enjoyable final.

The Mount 2025

Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Representing Tauranga

It was a pleasure having Paul Cubitt visit the HQ. There's talk of a Tauranga group being arranged to visit the HQ......

Get pickled?

Relaxing after the long session. Thanks for the visit Paul.

Get Pickled Dinner

Thoroughly enjoyed hosting this group. They travelled from the Coromandel and teamed up locally to have a great afternoon followed by a dinner outing!

HQpickleball supporting NZ based MLP teams

It's a privilege to be able to support our NZ teams - in this case Will Dewhirst Justine Delport.

Delwyn and Friends

Playing a fast rotation game

This is how to let it go!

Was it out?

All the way from Bermuda

It was a pleasure to have Naphisa 'Gadget' Smith here for a couple of sessions as she sets her sights on being part of the Bermuda Pickleball World Cup squad.

Update: Sept '25 and she's made it!!