Organising a pickleball clinic or tournament: here's how
Organising a pickleball clinic or tournament doesn't have to be complicated. At NTC Amstelveen we take care of everything — from instruction to prize ceremony.
More and more companies, associations and event organisers are discovering pickleball as THE activity for their event. But how do you organise a successful pickleball clinic or tournament? What do you need in terms of equipment, space and coaching? And how do you ensure it becomes an experience participants remember long afterwards? At 359.tennis we have the expertise, facilities and coaches to make your pickleball event a success — regardless of scale. Want to understand the rules first? Read our complete pickleball rules guide.
"A great clinic turns beginners into enthusiasts — and enthusiasts into ambassadors."
Pickleball clinic: the perfect introduction
A pickleball clinic is the ideal way to introduce a group to this sport. Our certified coaches guide participants step by step: from grip and stance to tactics and scoring rules. The beauty of pickleball is that the learning curve is short — after 15 minutes of instruction, the first rallies are already crossing the net.
- •Duration: 30 to 60 minutes, depending on group size
- •Coaching by certified instructors
- •All equipment provided: paddles, balls, sports shoes
- •Suitable for 10 to 500+ participants simultaneously
- •Including rules explanation, technique and tactics
- •Warm-up, exercises and free play
Pickleball tournament: competition with a smile
After the clinic it's time for the real action: a pickleball tournament. We organise tournaments in various formats, from an informal king-of-the-court to a full doubles tournament with pools, knock-out and final. Our presenters keep the energy high, the scoreboard up to date and the atmosphere relaxed.
- •Tournament formats: round-robin, knock-out, king-of-the-court
- •Pool division based on level or random
- •Professional referees and scoreboards
- •Presenter/MC for atmosphere and flow
- •Prizes and awards for winners (and losers)
- •Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
Combination programmes: a complete day
The most successful events combine pickleball with other activities. At NTC Amstelveen we offer complete day programmes that combine sport, knowledge and hospitality.
- •Morning: meeting or workshop in our meeting rooms
- •Afternoon: pickleball clinic + tournament on the courts
- •Evening: walking dinner or BBQ in the restaurant
- •Alternative: multi-sport day with pickleball, tennis AND padel
- •Bespoke: any combination is possible
Practical information and venue
NTC Amstelveen is the ideal venue for your pickleball event. Centrally located in the Amsterdam area, with excellent accessibility and all facilities under one roof. You don't need to worry about anything — we take care of everything.
- •Address: NTC Amstelveen, central in the Amsterdam area
- •Accessibility: free parking + public transport within walking distance
- •Indoor facilities: weather-independent, year-round
- •Changing rooms and showers available
- •Hospitality: restaurant, bar and terrace
- •Wheelchair accessible
Why 359.tennis for your pickleball event?
With more than 120 events per year for companies including adidas, ABN AMRO and many other organisations, we have the experience and infrastructure to make your pickleball event a success. Our approach is based on Fit, Fun and Focus — the same philosophy we apply in all our programmes. Read more about pickleball as a corporate event or view our full corporate events offering.
- •120+ events per year — proven track record
- •Professional, enthusiastic coaches and presenters
- •Fully managed: from planning to execution
- •Premium facilities with indoor guarantee
- •Flexible: from 10 to 500+ participants
Key takeaways
- ✓A pickleball clinic makes the sport accessible for everyone in 15 minutes
- ✓Tournament formats from informal to competitive: always fitting for your group
- ✓Combine pickleball with meetings, catering and other sports
- ✓NTC Amstelveen offers indoor facilities, catering and full event management
- ✓120+ events per year: proven expertise in sporting events
Want to organise a pickleball clinic or tournament? Contact 359.tennis and receive a free tailored quote. We take care of everything from A to Z.
