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Free Pickleball Coaching Invercargill | Pickleball101 at ILT Stadium

Written by Marcin Lipski | Mar 10, 2026 3:12:30 AM

If you’re looking to improve your pickleball skills in Invercargill, there’s another great opportunity this week.

On Thursday evening, Southern Slammers will be running a FREE Pickleball101 coaching session at ILT Stadium Southland, open to players of all skill levels.

Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or already playing regularly, this session will give you structured drills, tactical insights, and practical feedback to help elevate your game.

🏓 What is Pickleball101?

While the name “Pickleball101” suggests a beginner session, the format is flexible and designed to adapt to whoever joins.

If you are new to pickleball, this is one of the best ways to learn the fundamentals in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

If you are already playing regularly, the session will include more advanced tasks, situational drills, and specific technical or tactical adjustments to challenge your current level.

The goal is simple: help players in Southland improve while having fun on court.

📍 Location

ILT Stadium Southland
Surrey Park Road
Invercargill

🕒 When

Thursday 12 February 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Equipment is provided, so all you need to bring is a good attitude and readiness to play.

Southern Slammers is an independent and informal group that promotes all pickleball sessions available across Southland Murihiku. Our goal is simply to help people discover the sport and connect with sessions happening around the region.

If you can’t make this particular session, you can view all current pickleball sessions across Southland Murihiku here:

👉 https://southernslammers.kiwi/sessions

If you have any questions about pickleball sessions anywhere in Southland, feel free to contact us:

📧 southernslammersnz@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you on court!

Marcin & Timmy the Tuatara 🏓