Southland’s Longest-Running Pickleball League Returns to Gore – Starting Monday 9 February
Marcin Lipski
While the “holiday slog” of fewer pickleball sessions across Southland comes to an end, one of the region’s premier (slightly competitive!) pickleball leagues is back.
Southland’s longest-running Pickleball League returns on Monday 9 February at the MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex — bringing weekly games, great community vibes, and plenty of court time for players of all experience levels.
For some, the word “league” can sound serious or intimidating — but this one definitely isn’t. The Gore Pickleball League is run in a relaxed, welcoming spirit, withjust a sprinkle of competitiveness. Players are quickly normalised to their level, which means you’ll enjoy balanced games and great rallies every week.
In short: this is Southland’s ultimate pickleball league for beginners through to experienced players.
📍 Session Details
When: Every Monday evening, 6:00pm(sharp!) – 8:00pm
Dates: 9 February 2026 to 27 April 2026
Where: MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex
Players from Invercargill, Winton, Te Anau and surrounding areas are very welcome.
If you’re driving from Invercargill (or nearby), contact us at southernslammersnz@gmail.com. We already have several cars heading up and are happy to help organise lifts.
📝 How to Register
You can register via the Global Pickleball Network (GPN) using the link below. This requires setting up a free GPN account. Many pickleball sessions, events and tournaments across New Zealand use this platform.
As this is a slightly last-minute announcement, please also contact:
Dan Winkel
📧 dwinkel@goredc.govt.nz
We’re looking forward to seeing you all on court in Gore!
Aku mihi,
Marcin & Timmy the Tuatara
