Pickleball Social Club

Serving up
good company.

Social pickleball, friendly competition and a community that keeps coming back for more.

A big Kitchen Club group photo on court
Kitchen Club group at Course 6, The Jar HQ
Kitchen Club group at Course 5, The Jar HQ
Kitchen Club members holding the club sign at The Jar
Kitchen Club group at The Rally Pickleball
Kitchen Club players at The Rally Pickleball
The Kitchen Club logo

Good games and people to play with.

Kitchen Club players laughing and high-fiving at the net

Kitchen Club brings people together for regular pickleball sessions — organised games, a warm welcome and a group that's easy to fall into. Come on your own or bring a friend — we'll help you find people to play with.

  • New players get a rundown of the basics before jumping in
  • Sessions are announced when they're organised — join the group to hear about the next one
  • Time to chat between matches, not just rally scores
  • Open to all skill levels — socials are grouped accordingly

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Here’s how every course is served.

Come solo or bring a mate. We mix up the pairs, so you’ll get to play with plenty of new faces.

  1. 1

    Save your spot

    Hit Join Session on the card above and RSVP on Pickleheads. Spots go first in, first served.

  2. 2

    Bring the basics

    A paddle, court shoes, comfy gear and a water bottle. Get there a few minutes early to say hi.

  3. 3

    Play, chat, repeat

    Quick games with a different partner each round, then the top teams play it out at the end. Results go up here afterwards.

Get the app, never miss a session.

Every Kitchen Club social is posted on Pickleheads. Download the free app to RSVP, see who’s playing and get a heads-up when the next session drops.

  1. 1 Download Pickleheads
  2. 2 Join The Kitchen Club group
  3. 3 RSVP to the next session
Our Home Kitchens

Where the Kitchen cooks.

Kitchen Club cooks at two of Melbourne’s west-side pickleball venues. Want a hit between courses? Book a court with them directly.

Explore our Home Kitchens →
Swipe to see both venues →
Indoor pickleball courts at The Jar HQ, Maidstone

The Jar HQ

Maidstone · 9 courts
Every good pickle needs a jar.
Indoor pickleball courts at The Rally Pickleball, Altona

The Rally Pickleball

Altona · 6 courts
Good times served here.

Recent socials

Swipe for older courses →

Older recaps: Course 1 · 12 September 2026 →  ·  Course 2 · 18 September 2026 →

Who's cooking this season.

Through 6 November 2026 — 8 socials played
Ranked by total wins, then point differential — rewards consistent play over time.
Top 3 · Most wins
Carlo Lorido
2
Carlo Lorido
35W – 15L
+92 Diff
70%
Mark Galon
1
Mark Galon
44W – 25L
+98 Diff
64%
Ian Aranda
3
Ian Aranda
35W – 40L
-5 Diff
47%
Most Wins Win %
#PlayerSessionsGPWLPFPADiffWin %👑Streak
17694425558460+9863.8%👑 2W1
25503515424332+9270.0%👑 2W4
38753540541546-546.7%👑 1W1
47623230460475-1551.6%
55492920406307+9959.2%👑 2W8
65492722387365+2255.1%👑 1
74372512333220+11367.6%👑 2W5
85482523351349+252.1%W1
96542529360385-2546.3%W3
106562531382426-4444.6%👑 1
Updated after every social
How the rankings work
Most Wins
Everyone, all-time. Most wins first, then point difference.
Win %
Regular players get a rank: 2+ courses, including at least one of the last 3 (Courses 5–7). Everyone else still sits in Win % order, just without a number.
Tags
Provisional
Fewer than 7 games played so far.
Needs 2 courses
Win % only. New to the club; ranked from their 2nd course.
Away
Win % only. Hasn’t played in the last 3 courses; back on the board next time they play.
Symbols
▲2 ▼1
Places moved since the last course.
NEW
First course with the club.
👑
Head Chef crowns (courses won).
W3
Streak: wins in a row, playoffs included.

Tap any name to open their player card.

Who's running the kitchen this course.

Head Chefs John Louie & Carlo — Kitchen Club Course 8 Doubles Champions
John Louie & Carlo
John Louie 8W – 2L · Carlo 8W – 3L+44 & +34 DiffCourse 8 Champions

Some dishes are worth cooking twice. John Louie came into Course 8 as the defending Head Chef and walked out with the crown again, only the second player to win back-to-back titles after Mark in Courses 1 and 2. Carlo, Head Chef back in Course 3, had to take the long way round as the 6 seed, starting with an 8–7 quarterfinal that could have gone either way. From there the pair barely let anyone near the pass: 10–1 in the semifinal and 15–2 over Bea & Vincent in the Championship, the widest final the Kitchen has seen. Three points conceded across two playoff games.

Previous Champions

Curious about DUPR?

DUPR is the global rating system a lot of our players use to track their skill level. It's optional at Kitchen Club — rated or not, everyone's welcome on court.

Watch the Kitchen in action

Find us where you already are.

Ready to step into the Kitchen?

Join the group to hear about upcoming socials and jump in when you're free. No commitment — just show up and play.

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Questions, answered

Club & Games
What is The Kitchen Club?+

The Kitchen Club is a social pickleball community built around good games and good company. We bring players together for friendly competition, shared experiences and plenty of fun on court.

Does The Kitchen Club play on a regular schedule?+

We don't currently follow a fixed weekly schedule. Social games are arranged when courts and organisers are available.

When a game is confirmed, its details will appear on our website with a link to join.

How do I join The Kitchen Club?+

Select Join Now to join The Kitchen Club group on Pickleheads, where every social is posted. Our How to Join page walks you through it, and our Messenger community chat is where most of the conversation and updates happen.

Joining the club does not automatically reserve a place in a social game. You'll still need to join each game you would like to attend.

How do I join a social game?+

When a game is available, an Upcoming Game card will appear on our website. Select Join Session to open the event in Pickleheads and confirm your place.

Places may be limited and are generally allocated in signup order. Players can follow a Pickleheads invitation link and register for a session even if they do not already have an account.

More about Pickleheads invitations

What happens if a game is full?+

The event will be marked Session Full. If a waitlist is available, follow the Pickleheads event link to join it. A place may become available if another player withdraws.

If you can no longer attend a game, please remove yourself from the event promptly so another player has the opportunity to play.

Are beginners welcome?+

Yes, beginners are welcome! Player requirements may vary between games depending on the format and group. Check the skill range displayed on the event before registering.

If you're unsure of your playing level, refer to Pickleball Australia's Rating Ability Guide or contact the organiser before signing up.

Rating Ability Guide · Pickleball Skill Ratings

What should I bring?+

Bring a pickleball paddle, suitable court shoes, comfortable sports clothing and plenty of water.

Any venue charges, ball requirements or additional instructions will be included in the event details. Please arrive early enough to check in and be ready when play begins.

Learning Pickleball
What is pickleball?+

Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court using a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball. It can be played as singles or doubles.

The sport combines accessible rules with fast exchanges, long rallies and plenty of strategy, making it enjoyable for a wide range of ages and playing abilities.

What is pickleball? · Playing resources — Pickleball Australia

What are the basic rules of pickleball?+

A serve is played diagonally into the opposite service court. The receiving team must allow the serve to bounce, and the serving team must also allow the return to bounce. After these first two bounces, players may volley the ball or play it after a bounce.

Common faults include hitting the ball out, hitting it into the net, allowing it to bounce twice or illegally volleying from the non-volley zone.

The organiser will explain any special format or scoring variations before play begins. Rules and scoring — Pickleball Australia

What is "the Kitchen"?+

The Kitchen is the informal name for the non-volley zone beside the net. It extends 2.135 metres from the net on each side of the court.

Players cannot volley — that is, hit the ball before it bounces — while touching the Kitchen or its boundary line. It's also a fault if a player's momentum carries them into the Kitchen after hitting a volley.

Players may enter the Kitchen to play a ball after it has bounced. And yes, this famous part of the court inspired our club's name.

Official Australian rules summary

How does pickleball scoring work?+

Traditional pickleball uses side-out scoring, meaning only the serving team can score a point. Games are normally played to 11 points and must be won by two.

In doubles, the score is called using three numbers: the serving team's score, the receiving team's score, and the server number — one or two.

Some organised formats may use different scoring systems. Always check the format being used for the event. Scoring guide — Pickleball Australia

How do the club leaderboard and DUPR ratings work?+

The Kitchen Club leaderboard is based on results recorded at club social games, playoffs included. It shows sessions attended, games played, wins, losses, points, win percentage, Head Chef crowns and current win streaks.

A DUPR rating is a separate, external pickleball skill rating. It isn’t shown on our leaderboard.

A DUPR rating is not required to join The Kitchen Club or appear in our social-game results. DUPR is the official rating system used by Pickleball Australia for its sanctioned tournaments, leagues and events.

Pickleball Australia & DUPR partnership · How DUPR works

Got a question for us?

To join a session, use Pickleheads. For anything else — feedback, partnership ideas, just saying hi — send us a message and we'll get back to you.

Meet in the Kitchen — Kitchen Club