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News
Read the latest news and updates from the team at Pickleball Wales.
3rd Feb 2026 - Welsh Nationals Registrations Opening Soon.
Watch this space!
New Leadership Courses – South Wales
Tuesday 17th February (10am-4pm) – Swansea University Bay Campus Sports Hall, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8EN
Swansea Link: https://www.picklebook.org/a/pbe/events/xQKpeSFyPOEjqJwP
Wednesday 18th February (10am-4pm) – Newport International Sports Village, Velodrome Way, Newport, Gwent NP19 4RA
Newport Link: https://www.picklebook.org/a/pbe/events/oc1dnbZUHas1Of2N
Friday 27th March (10am-4pm) – Cwmbran Stadium, Henllys Way, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3YS
Cwmbran Link: https://www.picklebook.org/a/pbe/events/KDDbnAXLmFqHuEQj
ANNOUNCEMENT – Welsh Pickleball Club League
The Welsh Pickleball Club League (WPCL) is a national inter-club league that plays home and away style matches. This league isn’t restricted by gender, age or skill so players of all levels will find a division suited for their standards. The League is split into 3 regions, North, South East and South West Wales.
Pickleball Wales put behind bars! - Paul Byron Dec '25
I was approached by Sam Field of HMPS as Chairman of PBW to enquire whether I would like to attend a mini Tournament with mostly prison staff at HMP Berwyn Wrexham.
Delighted to accept the kind invitation Pickleball Wales were represented by not only myself but Susan Evans Director PBW and two players from Anglesey Pickleball Club namely Paul Semple and Siân Burgess.
Pickleball Wales provided nets and balls for the tournament.
The competition was structured on a pairs basis with 3 groups of 8 in a round robin format with the top two from each group and two best runners up qualifying for the knock out stages.
Staff from 5 prisons were in attendance:
Berwyn
Werrington
Feltham
Long Lartin
North Sea Camp
Also in attendance with a team was Trudie Ellis PBE County Rep for Bedfordshire.
The tournament was played in the true spirit of the game which was a true delight to see, with the eventual winners being Pickleball Wales pairing of Paul Byron & Susan Evans. For Pickleball Wales this was a wonderful opportunity for networking and to promote the sport within Wales.
As a direct result we have already enquired ten new members of PBW and an appetite to enter Welsh tournaments and Leagues.
This annual event is now likely to be held twice a year and at a possible new venue Wrexham Tennis Centre starting in 2026.
This was truly a fantastic experience, a first being the other side of the gates!
Paul Byron
Chair
Pickleball Wales
NEWS UPDATE –
In line with Pickleball Wales ongoing growth we are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with the EPF who are looking to undertake Referee courses in the UK for any individuals that want to attain level one & two accreditation.
If we can secure enough interest then the EPF will look to run courses here in Wales during 2026.
To register your interest please forward your details to paul@pickleballwales.org. by 18th November.
Yours in Pickleball
Paul – Chair
European Pickleball Event Update 
The EPF European Open – launching November 2026Save the Date - The Welsh Nationals!
Fri 24th April – Sun 26th April 2026
The Welsh Nationals
Venue: Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre LL11 2BW
Save the Date - Wales Pickleball Festival!
Fri 24th July – Sun 26th July 2026
Welsh Pickleball Festival
Venue: Canolfan Brailsford Bangor North Wales
NEWS UPDATE – Want to be a Referee?
In line with Pickleball Wales ongoing growth we are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with the EPF who are looking to undertake Referee courses in the UK for any individuals that want to attain level one & two accreditation.
If we can secure enough interest then the EPF will look to run courses here in Wales during 2026.
To register your interest please forward your details to paul@pickleballwales.org by 18th November.
Yours in Pickleball
Paul – Chair
Save the Date - Wales Pickleball Festival 2026!
Fri 24th July – Sun 26th July 2026
Welsh Pickleball Festival
Venue: Canolfan Brailsford Bangor North Wales
Pickleball Wales appoint a new Company Secretary
Paul Byron – October 2025
Pickleball Wales are delighted to announce that Joel Baker has joined us as Company Secretary with immediate effect.
Wales shine at the Inaugural Welsh Open
Paul Byron – September 2025
From the courts of Cardiff Met University the Welsh Pickleball community made an unforgettable mark at the first ever Welsh Open.
Hot on the heels of the vibrant 3-day Welsh Pickleball Festival in North Wales, our members didn’t just show up, they showed out.
Team Wales hosting unique workshop in Cardiff - Pickleball 52
Carrie Dunn – 28th August 2025
A small group of pickleball players get a unique opportunity this weekend when they head to Cardiff for a workshop with the Team Wales squad.
Hosted at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the players who will be representing Wales at next month’s European Pickleball Championships are offering 32 people the chance for skills, drills and top-tier coaching.
Team Wales squad for the European Championships in Rome September 2025
Message from Chairman:
Following on from the recent trials held at Telford PB Centre Pickleball Wales are delighted to announce the Welsh Teams for the up and coming European Championships in Rome.
Well done to you all it’s clearly evident we have some talent in Wales! 🏴
New Additions to Partnership Team
The Directors of Pickleball Wales are absolutely delighted to announce that we are bringing onboard two new additions to our Partnership Team.
Following ongoing negotiations with most of the multi band retailers the board were
unanimous in its decision to secure a two year partnership deal with…. Pickleball People &
Pickleball World. You can read more about these and our other partners our Preferred Partners page.
Pickleball Tournament at Newport Live
Sport Wales funded a pickleball tournament for over 60s at Newport Live, held at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, which was a huge success.
Read more about the event & enjoy a video snippet HERE.
Pickleball Llangefni featured in North Wales Actif Pilot
North Wales Actif ran an exciting and innovative pilot project across four local authority areas in North Wales including Denbighshire. The project was funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Pickleball Llangefni feature here at around 0:56
Ynys Môn chasing National Clubs glory - Pickleball 52
Carrie Dunn – 2nd July 2025
Anglesey (Ynys Môn) Pickleball are celebrating some success – with their A team sealing their place in the English National Clubs Championships later this month.
The club sent two teams to compete in the north-west England regional tournament at the end of June to close out a 12-month season…
Wanted – Pickleball Wales Secretary
19th May 2025
Team Wales News – Save The Date
1st May 2025
PBW are delighted to announce that Wales have submitted its entry for the Europeans in Rome this coming September…
On the back of this we will be holding trials for both Men & Women in Telford on Sunday 27th July 10am – 2pm.
Welsh Open 2025 - Registrations Open!
25th April 2025
The inaugural pickleball Welsh Open promises to be an unforgettable event for players and fans alike. Pickleball Wales and pickleb.co.uk are delighted to present a four day pickleball extravaganza across two phenomenal neighbouring venues at Cardiff Met University, occupying the National Indoor Athletics Centre and Cardiff Met Tennis Centre from Thursday 4th September to Sunday 7th September 2025.
The Welsh Open aims to develop pickleball in Wales by putting this wonderful sport in front a new audience, showing as many people as possible how easy it is to start playing and establishing Wales as a leading country for pickleball.
The Welsh Open will have almost endless capacity to welcome every single player that wants to play. The National Indoor Athletics Centre and Cardiff Met Tennis Centre combined will give the Welsh Open the scale to achieve this.
Event Structure & Schedule
Round Robins followed by playoffs, in all divisions.
Guaranteed minimum 6 matches.
Thursday: 18+ Singles, 35+ Singles, 50+ Gender Doubles, 60+ Gender Doubles.
Friday: 18+ Teams, 50+ Mixed Doubles, 60+ Mixed Doubles.
Saturday: 18+ Gender Doubles, 35+ Gender Doubles, 50+ Teams.
Sunday: 18+ Mixed Doubles, 35+ Mixed Doubles, 50+ Singles, 60+ Singles.
Hani spreads the pickleball word in Kuwait - Pickleball 52
Carrie Dunn – 24th April 2025
Pickleball is spreading around the world – and one Bangor University graduate has taken the game back to his home country of Kuwait after falling in love with the game during his time in Wales…
Wales celebrating Nationals success - Pickleball 52
Carrie Dunn – 17th April 2025
Wales is celebrating the success of its first-ever Welsh Nationals, which ran across last weekend at Bangor University.
The magic of pickleball: Welsh champion Jo’s amazing story - Pickleball 52
Carrie Dunn – 16th April 2025
Two years ago, Jo Nundy had never played sport before.
Now she’s a gold medallist at the inaugural Welsh Nationals after winning the women’s 40+ 3.0 doubles division with her partner Tracey Hockin.
