Durham Pickleball

Another great day of Pickleball at the Viking League!!

We are delighted to announce that we are hosting the first ever "Pickles Professional League" (PPL) an all-canine division.
New historical documents prove the game wasn't just named after Pickles the dog, but was actually invented by him after he got tired of just chasing the ball and decided to start hitting it back.
We will provide a new line of "Paw-ddles" featuring extra-grip handles for mouth-holding and "Slobber-Resistant" balls for better aerodynamics.
New Rules: "The Kitchen" is being renamed "The Doghouse"
The winner of the inaugural PPL Championship won't get a trophy, but a lifetime supply of artisanal, pickle-flavored tennis balls.

We will allow 'Ball Boys' to officially compete—as long as they are Golden Retrievers."
"New 'Dill-Doge' Rule: If a dog runs onto the court and catches the ball, the point must be replayed... after belly rubs."

Please enter before 12pm - with the name and breed of your dog!!

Another great day of dinking, dropping, volleying and lobbing at the 3rd set of fixtures in the North East Viking Pickleball League - this time at Silksworth Tennis Centre. The DINKERS and WARRIORS remain in their divisions and the DEMONS have been promoted!!!

Congrats to all the players representing the club in the Viking League at the weekend. Lots of fun had by all.

A fabulous day of pickleballing at the 1st league fixture of the season. Congrats to the Durham Demons, Dinkers and Warriors!!!

Best of luck to all our players who are competing in the season's first league fixture today. Go Team Durham !!

We had a very enjoyable friendly match at Catterick. As always, Richmond and Wellfield were great hosts and we had some very enjoyable games, followed by a lovely spread of food and drink. Durham won 19-13 and will hold the brand new Tees Trophy until we have a return match in the new year. Jess, Damien and Andy won individual gold, silver and bronze, respectively, for the Durham team. We are very much looking forward to the return fixture!!

Some action shots taken at the Newcastle 64 Competition at the weekend. Congrats to Joel and Allan for winning the Men's Doubles!

Best of luck to all Team Durham players pickling in Newcastle!!

Great turn out from Durham at the Leeds Open this weekend, both competitors and spectators and some great results. Gold medals for Jess and Bethan, Joel and Andrew and Ray and Owen. Bronze medal for Davey and Alastair. Everyone else played really well and did us proud. Mixed doubles tomorrow.

A date for your diaries!!

The wait is over!
You’ve been asking, and now it’s here…

Registration for the English Nationals opens Monday 8th September at 8pm!

With 57 events on the schedule, demand is sky-high — and based on past years, we expect many categories to sell out within the first 24 hours. ⏳
👉 Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Secure your spot the moment registration goes live!
📅 30 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
📍 Bolton Arena
Are you ready to compete for the title of National Champion? 🏆🔥


PS the picture below shows Ato's reaction to the English Nationals Registration opening! 😜

PPS To be eligible to register, you need to be a registered PbE Member. You also need to live in England or be born in England and not have entered any other Nationals. The only exception is the Wheelchair event.