Ten questions, none of them about your job. Every Wednesday we put you on a court with members worth knowing, and match you with a partner for a game. Rotate after, or stick around with your new partner.
Nobody swipes and nobody browses a grid of faces. You answer ten questions about how you actually live, and the club puts you where you fit. The paddle does the rest of the work, because you already have something to do with your hands and a reason to talk.
About six minutes, and none of them go on a public profile. They are the questions we'd ask if we were deciding who to seat you next to at a dinner.
Two people who fit, chosen against your answers and your level. This is your partner for a game. You find out before you arrive.
Pickleball Kingdom, 7 PM, $10 at the front desk. Grab your name tag, play two hours, and see what happens.
Same courts, same night, every week. You do not need to know anyone, you do not need to bring anything, and you do not need to be good.
Pickleball Kingdom, Lexington. Pay $10 at the front desk, pick up your name tag, find your court number.
Two hours of open play, at least one game with the person you matched with. Paddles are there if you don't have one.
You were placed with this person on purpose. Beating a beginner 11–0 impresses nobody.
Tell us about anyone, any time, and it stays private. You will never be placed with them again.
Caps, tees and crewnecks in the club colors. We're getting the first run right rather than fast. Join the club and you'll hear before anyone else.
$10, paid directly to Pickleball Kingdom at the front desk on the night. Nothing is charged in advance and we never hold your card.
Pickleball Kingdom, Lexington, Kentucky. Wednesdays at 7pm. Same courts every week.
No. Paddles are there and you can borrow one. Bring your own if you have a favorite, but nobody turns up empty-handed and gets stuck.
No. This is for everyone looking to meet new people, whether that's friends or dating. Both are welcome and both are normal here.
Blue means you're looking for friends. Green means you're open to dating. If you're both, wear the one that's your priority for the night.
No. You tell us whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, and that's who ends up across the net from you. Beginners are placed with beginners, and plenty of people learn the kitchen rule on their first night.
Not usually. You're matched with a partner for a game, then you can rotate or stick around with them, and the courts are rebuilt every week. The club is small enough that you'll start recognizing faces by week three.
Yes, but they need to answer the ten questions too. Everyone on a court is placed there, so we can't add someone at the door.