With A-list stars like George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen DeGeneres and Kim Kardashian amongst the ranks of celebrities taking up Pickleball – it’s no wonder the sport is rapidly growing in popularity.
Described as a cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton, Pickleball is even being talked about as a future Olympic sport.
And there are a number of clubs you can get involved in throughout Lancashire, including Longridge, Blackpool, Chorley, Mellor, Clitheroe, Burnley and Lancaster to name just a few.
It’s a game suitable for all ages and abilities and is taking the UK by storm.
To find your nearest Pickleball club visit pickleballengland.org
Below are some pictures of Lancashire ‘pickleballers’ in action.
7. My serve
Pickleball player Elizabeth Cornwall Serving the ball to start the game Photo: submit
8. Blackpool rocks
Youngsters playing pickleball at Stanley Park Sports Centre in Blackpool Photo: submit
9. Festival of fun
Players take a break during the North West Pickleball Festival at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre in Preston Photo: submit
10. Double trouble
The pickleball court at Lowther Gardens in Lytham St Annes Photo: submit
11. Anyone for a game?
Former World Squash Champion Laura Massaro, from Preston, trying pickleball at the English National Championships in Bolton Photo: submit
12. Keep it in the family
Mother and daughter Jan and Lucy Bamber playing pickleball at Burnley Tennis Club Photo: submit