Welcome to Pickleball Society! 

Set up by the UK's First Pickleball scholar, Charlotte Pressley.

The society invites you to take part in this exciting new society. You could already be a seasoned racket sport player or completely new, you are very welcome to come pick up this easy and very fun new sport. 

How to Join

In order to play for sports teams at Christ Church you need to purchase the two different memberships linked on this page: Students' Union Sport Membership and Christ Church Sport Subscription.

Christ Church Sport Subscription + Students' Union Sport Membership = Sports Club Member

Without both memberships & subscription you will not be able to take part in your club's activities, training and matches.

Once you have selected your Pickleball membership, you can process your Christ Church Sport Subscription.

Memberships cannot be joined at this time.

Please come back in September during Welcome Week for your next chance to join clubs and societies.

Part 1 · Christ Church Sport Membership

As a member you get access to all the essentials for your sport, including:

  • Matchday and training facilities
  • Coaching (when agreed)
  • Entry fees for competitions (BUCS leagues, local, regional, and national events)
  • Transport to and from main competitions
  • Payment for officials
  • Necessary equipment
  • Affiliation fees with your National Governing Body, plus extra benefits (like increased insurance, partner discounts, ticket ballot entries for pro sports)
  • First aid cover during training and competitions

Your club also gets extra perks:

  • Free facility hire for Varsity, charity or special events
  • Support with development initiatives (like achieving SportsMark, social action projects, or making your sport more accessible)
  • Help with finding work or volunteer opportunities in sport
  • Assistance in getting sports qualifications (coaching, officiating, etc.)
  • Additional benefits from our local partnerships

Part 2 · Students' Union Sport Membership

This membership is set by your club and the funds are only spent on things that will collectively help support the club.

Examples of what your memberships can be spent on but are not limited to are:

  • Kit
  • Dinners/end-of-year awards
  • Extra sessions outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
  • Extra travel outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
  • Trips and events

Not only does your membership help support your clubs extracurricular activities and it also allows the union to do the following:

  • Insurance for all signed-up sports members
  • Contact committee members about key information throughout the year
  • Allow committee members access to their club email accounts
  • Allow you to run and vote in Committee Elections
  • Committee members to access the website and finance systems
Committee Member

Charlotte Pressley

President
Committee Member

Luke Andrew Carter

Wellbeing
Committee Member

Kiera Lily Syms

Social Media Officer