Core values

The Four Pillars.

Every NZ Pickle lesson, programme and event is built on four pillars. They are how we plan a term, how we run a session, and how we measure whether you are getting better.

Coach Zoe demonstrating a dink at the kitchen line
Pillar 01: Technique

Technique

Grip, footwork, dinks, resets and the third shot drop. We build the fundamentals properly so the rest of your game has something to stand on.

Players moving through a footwork drill
Pillar 02: Fitness

Fitness

Court movement, balance, reaction speed and staying injury-free. Pickleball is a moving sport — we train the body that plays it.

Players high-fiving after a community session
Pillar 03: Fun

Fun

The reason anyone stays. Every session is social, welcoming and loud in the right way. You will laugh before you leave.

Competitive tournament play
Pillar 04: Compete

Compete

Ladders, club nights and tournaments. When you are ready, we give you somewhere to test it — and the game plan to take in with you.

Train the pillars with us.

Private lessons, small groups and the NZ Pickle Academy all run on the same four pillars.