SPORTENG specialises in the planning, design and construction phase consulting services of Fields of Play across all sports in Australia. Our experienced team all contribute towards designing high-quality Fields of Play for all levels of use.
Pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s played on a smaller court with a net, using a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball. The game can be played in singles or doubles, and the objective is to score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court.
Pickleball is known for being accessible to players of all ages and skill levels, making it a popular choice for recreational play. Its fast pace and social nature contribute to its growing popularity across Australia and worldwide.
While Pickleball is still new to Australia, it is quickly being adopted by tennis clubs, as it is easy to integrate Pickleball courts into existing ones, offering a practical solution for maximising the use of available space. This adaptability supports continued growth in playing opportunities, which is further supported by stand-alone Pickleball venues that are now spread across 7 states and territories in Australia.
SPORTENG lives and breathes Fields of Play. We take our love of the game from the grandstand right into our office. We’re proud to be Australia’s leading Field of Play design consultancy.
Our attention to detail is reflected in our mantra,‘measure twice, cut once’. We’re dedicated to achieving the best results for your venue and its athletes, whether it’s a local legend or the next international star.
Despite its early emergence across Australia, the SPORTENG team has experienced engineers and designers ready to ensure your Pickleball court meets technical and compliance requirements while tailoring the design to suit the specific needs of each individual location.
Whether you’re looking to create a standalone Pickleball court or hoping to integrate one into an existing court surface, SPORTENG focuses on delivering high-quality courts that balance playability, aesthetics and flexibility, ensuring optimal performance for years to come.
The pavement type for a Pickleball court significantly impacts playability, durability, and maintenance. Several pavement options are suitable, with hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt being ideal for outdoor gameplay. The choice of the surface of a pickleball court is an important consideration for performance and maintenance requirements.
Acrylic surfaces are a popular choice (and often also used for tennis and netball courts), offering performance benefits such as consistent and predictable ball bounce and good traction, enhancing player safety and control.
Un-coated concrete or asphalt is also commonly used in pickleball court construction. However, it’s important to ensure that the “grip” on the surface is suitable for the level of competition.
Integration within Tennis Courts:
Integrating Pickleball into an existing Tennis court is a practical solution to maximise the use of available space. This involves marking additional lines, adjusting the net height, and managing court usage efficiently.
Most outdoor Tennis courts are oriented north/south to reduce the sun's glare, and it’s best to align Pickleball courts similarly. The optimal layout for placing Pickleball courts on a tennis court will depend on how many pickleball courts are needed. It is possible to fit as many as four Pickleball courts on a championship-sized Tennis court.
Engineering of a Pickleball court is crucial to ensuring long-term functionality, safety and player experience.
At SPORTENG, we design Pickleball courts that integrate into multi-court applications or as stand-alone courts.
Our design and engineering expertise extends to surrounding infrastructure by considering lighting and amenities for players and spectators.
There are several key specification requirements to consider when designing a Pickleball court.
At SPORTENG, we ensure that all Pickleball Technical Guidelines are met when designing courts.
We also consider guidelines for other existing sporting codes and associated industry standards, particularly Tennis Australia’s Planning and Development Guides, to ensure facilities are maximised for shared community and/or multi-use applications.
