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Our Story

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In August 2022, local pickleball enthusiast Elena Gagliardi had a vision — to bring the exciting sport of pickleball to Bendigo. Her passion, commitment, and dedication quickly got the ball rolling. By November 2022, a group of like-minded players came together with Elena to officially form the Bendigo Pickleball Club Inc.
 

The Club is proudly managed by an elected committee and operates in line with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. We are also affiliated with Pickleball Victoria and Pickleball Australia.
 

Today, we play across two great venues:

  • Red Energy Arena

  • Catherine McAuley College, Junortoun
     

Players can join as financial members (with discounted session rates and other perks) or simply pay casual fees as non-members each session.

As a young and growing club, we warmly encourage memberships to help us expand our resources and work toward securing our very own dedicated pickleball facilities in the future.

Meet our 2026/27 Committee Members

Get to know the friendly faces who help keep Bendigo Pickleball Club running smoothly!

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President

David Hancock

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Vice President

Paul Henshall

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Secretary

Jill Qualtrough

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Treasurer

Greg Woodman

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General Committee

Alister Carr

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General Committee

Mark Hilson

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General Committee

Frank Cunningham

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General Committee

Kristen D'Arcy

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General Committee

Jay Robinson

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General Committee

Bruce Mitchell

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Competition Sub-Committee

Louise Wardell

Kerry Egan

Buddhi Tharanga

Andrea Woods

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Marketing Sub Committee

David Hancock

Nikita Nelson

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Social Sub Committee

Sheryn Long

Thirza Lowden
Tania Pedretti

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Tournament Sub Committee

Paul Henshall

Sheryn Long
Mick D'Arcy

Louise Wardell​

Sub Committees

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Come join us!
Book now through OpenSports

 Feel free to contact us at bendigopickleball@gmail.com

© Copyright 2026 Bendigo Pickleball Club Inc. ABN: 73 701 429 551
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