Pickleball Activators Certification

Pickleball Activators - Who is it for?

Previously known as the Pickleball Leaders Certification this is great for:

  • Competent pickleball players that want to start a club or want to support their club by organising introduction to pickleball sessions
  • Existing coaches teaching other sports and want to be able to introduce pickleball 
  • Teachers that want to be able to teach pupils how to play pickleball 

At the end of the session, if you meet the standard, you will receive a certificate of competence, to show that you have undertaken training. 

How much does it cost?

We want to keep the costs as low as possible.  For that reason, each  event will be priced to cover venue costs, travel costs for the course tutor and the cost of printing the booklets.  Somewhere between £35-£45.

Pickleball Activators Course Overview

The purpose of this training is to give pickleball activators the basic skills and knowledge to have confidence to introduce the game to new players whilst learning in a safe and enjoyable environment. 
We cover:

  • Creating the right impression
  • Getting people playing to learn
  • Basic Rules
  • Basic Strokes
  • Organising learners
  • Useful information

You will observe practical demonstrations, (watch and learn) how to serve for example, then mirror what you have been shown, then you will be asked to lead mini pockets of activity.

You will also be expected to be a student participant, as your colleagues lead elements of the course. 

Upcoming Pickleball Activators Courses

Registration is now open for the courses listed below.  

DateVenueTutorRegistration Link
Monday 13th April 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootFULL
Saturday 18th April 2026Polo Farm Sports Club, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4AFDave WoodRegister Here
Friday 24th April 2026The Dolphin Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1LYZeyar WinFULL
Friday 24th April 2026John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 5DJRyan Amos & Tim WhitemanFULL
Saturday 25th April 2026Tyneside Badminton Centre, Bowness Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE5 2TARyan AmosFULL
Saturday 9th May 2026Polo Farm Sports Club, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4AFDave WoodRegister Here
Monday 11th May 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootFULL
Thursday 14th May 2026David Lloyd Cambridge, Coldham's Business Park, Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 3LHDave PearsonRegister Here
Friday 22nd May 2026The Pickleball Shed, Greenpark Business Centre, Goose Lane, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire YO61 1ETRyan AmosRegister Here
Monday 25th May 2026Energise Leisure Centre, Cornlands Road, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire YO24 3DXTim WhitemanRegister Here
Tuesday 26th May 2026Gosport Leisure Centre, Forest Way, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0ZXRussell TraylingRegister Here
Tuesday 2nd June 2026Hurlands Pickleball & Padel Club, 6 Farnham Trading Estate, Farnham, Surrey GU9 9NNRichard LoveRegister Here
Friday 5th June 2026Peak Pickleball, 220 Newhall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S9 2QLTim WhitemanRegister Here
Monday 8th June 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Tuesday 9th June 2026Woodside Leisure Centre, Horseshoe Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 7HHRussell TraylingRegister Here
Monday 22nd June 2026Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, Derbyshire DE24 8JBMichael de GrootRegister Here
Monday 6th July 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Saturday 25th July 2026We Do Pickleball, 30 Copenhagen Road, Sutton Fields, Kingston-Upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU7 0XQRyan AmosRegister Here
Monday 17th August 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Monday 7th September 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Monday 12th October 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Monday 2nd November 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Monday 7th December 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here