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Spond

All sessions are booked via the ‘Spond’ app, which is free to download from your Apple or Google/Android app store. Once downloaded, to access Sheffield Pickleball sessions enter the code ‘JLWGF’

Spond logo with a pink and white spherical design next to the word 'Spond' in black text.

Here’s a quick glimpse of the process of booking a session.

Membership

We have an annual membership fee of £10 (only payable after a couple of taster sessions). 

Membership fees cover things like insurance and pickleball bats for new members to use. There’s more information on the membership fee below.

Session Cost

All outdoor sessions are £2.50

90 minutes sessions are £5

120 minute sessions are £6

Volunteer

If you’re interested in helping out, perhaps by running a session, please visit our ‘Volunteer’ page.

Games and Competitions

Stocksbridge Friendlies 

On the first Saturday of the month we play a regular fixture with Stocksbridge. All players are invited to play however recommend you have played a few times and understand the rules. 

Pickle Royale!

We will soon be starting an inter-club ladder. All members are welcome to play. It will take place once a month, with 20 places available. It will be a competitive pickleball evening divided into abilities ranges. 

  • First to 11

  • DUP ratings used

Sheffield Pickleball Pricing Information

Pricing is an important issue and we have tried to create a system that is as affordable and straightforward as possible. Sheffield PIckleball Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit community organisation.

Session Payments

  • All session 90 minutes and over are £5.

  • Sessions that are 90 minutes or less are £3. 

  • Although different venues charge different hire fees, the club has a standard pricing system so as to not disadvantage any area in Sheffield in which the hall charge is higher.

Membership Fee

  • Membership fees are an annual payment of £10. 

  • Membership payments are requested after a participant has attended two sessions.  

  • Membership fees help to pay for equipment such as paddles, nets, balls, along with annual public liability insurance. The club has also incurred a debt due to start-up costs that need to be repaid.  

  • To keep costs  low, when possible, second-hand equipment is sought from Ebay and Vinted. 

  • If we have a surplus at the end of the year, reducing the membership fee or withdrawing it entirely is a possibility. 

Refunds

  • Currently we do not offer refunds for sessions or membership fees. This is because the organisation of the club is run through the app ‘Spond’, which does not process refunds. 

Payments through Spond App

  • All payments are made through the ‘Spond’ app which uses a company called ‘Stripe’ to process payments. 

  • For the service, Spond app takes a transaction fee. For example, for a £5 session, Sheffield Pickleball Club will take £4.67.

  • Although this leads to a slight loss in revenue, as the club is run by volunteers, this is deemed the most time-efficient, simplest and transparent method. 

Questions or feedback from members is welcome and encouraged.