Pickleball Activators Certification

Pickleball Activators - Who is it for?

Previously known as the Pickleball Leader’s 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.  The current cost is £50.

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
Wednesday 29th July 2026GLL Woolwich Waves, 49 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EUScott TiftFULL
Wednesday 5th August 2026K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9BQZeyar WinFULL
Monday 17th August 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Thursday 27th August 2026Aspire Sports & Community Hub, Stoke Damerel Community College, Somerset Place, Plymouth, Devon PL3 4BDRob Williams with Harry HargreavesRegister Here
Friday 28th August 2026Mayfield College - Parkfield, Colin Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2NRHarry Hargreaves with Rob WilliamsRegister Here
Saturday 5th September 2026Polo Farm Sports Club, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent CT3 4AFDave WoodRegister Here
Monday 7th September 2026Courtside Pickleball, Stourbridge Industrial Estate, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1JNMichael de GrootRegister Here
Friday 25th September 2026The Pickleball Shed, Greenpark Business Centre, Goose Lane, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire YO61 1ETRyan AmosRegister Here
Saturday 26th September 2026Tyneside Badminton Centre, Bowness Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE5 2TARyan AmosRegister 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