Southland’s Longest-Running Pickleball League is Back in Gore – Starting Monday 20 April
Marcin Lipski
Southland’s longest-running Pickleball League kicks off again on Monday, 20th April at the MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex, bringing weekly match play, a great social atmosphere, and plenty of time on court for players of all levels.
If the word “league” sounds a bit serious, don’t worry. This competition is known for its relaxed and welcoming vibe, with just enough competitiveness to keep things interesting. Players are quickly matched to their level, meaning you’ll get evenly balanced games and enjoyable rallies each week.
In short, this is one of the best ways to play pickleball in Southland, whether you’re just starting out or already experienced.
📍 Session Details
When: Every Monday evening, 6:00pm (sharp!) – 8:00pm
Where: MLT Event Centre, Gore Multisports Complex
Players from Invercargill, Winton, Te Anau and surrounding areas are very welcome.
If you’re travelling from Invercargill (or nearby), feel free to get in touch at southernslammersnz@gmail.com — we already have a few cars heading up and can help coordinate rides.
📝 How to Register
You can register via the Global Pickleball Network (GPN) using the link below. This requires setting up a free account, but it’s well worth it, many pickleball events and tournaments across New Zealand use the platform.
As this is a last-minute announcement, please also contact:
Dan Winkel
📧 dwinkel@goredc.govt.nz
The Southern Slammers are an independent and informal group that promotes all things pickleball across Southland Murihiku.
You can always view the full list of current pickleball sessions across the region here:
👉 https://southernslammers.kiwi/pickleball-southland-this-week
Or browse the full sessions calendar:
👉 https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions
If none of the time slots above work for you, or if you have any questions about pickleball sessions anywhere in Southland, feel free to contact us.
📧 southernslammersnz@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you all on court in Gore!
Aku mihi,
Marcin & Timmy the Tuatara 🏓
