Pickleball UnionPickleball Union
  • Pro Community
  • News
    • Recent Posts
    • Interviews
  • 101
    • Pickleball 101
    • Where To Play
    • Rating Quiz
  • Training
    • All Training Posts
    • Injury Prevention & Recovery
    • Pickleball Ratings
    • Strategic Stretching for Pickleball
  • Gear
    • All Reviews & Guides
    • Beginner Paddles
    • Intermediate Paddles
    • Advanced Paddles
    • Aesthetic Paddles
    • Pickleball Nets
    • Pickleball Eyewear
    • Pickleball Machines
  • Newsletter

Staying in the pickleball loop just got easier

Get the 5-minute newsletter over 48,000+ of your pickleball friends read every week.

By subscribing you agree to the Pickleball Union's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook X (Twitter)
Pickleball UnionPickleball Union
  • Pro Community
  • News
    • Recent Posts
    • Interviews
  • 101
    • Pickleball 101
    • Where To Play
    • Rating Quiz
  • Training
    • All Training Posts
    • Injury Prevention & Recovery
    • Pickleball Ratings
    • Strategic Stretching for Pickleball
  • Gear
    • All Reviews & Guides
    • Beginner Paddles
    • Intermediate Paddles
    • Advanced Paddles
    • Aesthetic Paddles
    • Pickleball Nets
    • Pickleball Eyewear
    • Pickleball Machines
  • Newsletter
Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook X (Twitter)
Pickleball UnionPickleball Union
Home»Pickleball News»Victoria-Based Pickleball Club Achieves Huge Success At Australian Masters Games

Victoria-Based Pickleball Club Achieves Huge Success At Australian Masters Games

Adam HowarthBy Adam Howarth10/31/2023Updated:10/31/20233 Mins Read
Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com
Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest

The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Pickleball Club in Victoria State, Australia, established less than a year ago, has quickly gained prominence in the national sports arena. 

At the 2023 Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, about 450 miles west of Drysdale and Clifton Springs, held from October 7 to 14, the club secured an impressive total of 35 medals. Australia

A Week-Long Celebration

This event, described as a week-long celebration of sport that unites enthusiasts from across Australia, imposes no qualifying criteria apart from age limitations, generally set at a minimum of 30 years.

The Masters Games draws participants from various corners of the globe. Pickleball is a big thing down under, too, and made its inaugural appearance in the Australian Masters Games this year.

Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com
Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com

Fiona Bond, the Publicity and Promotions Officer of Drysdale/Clifton Springs Pickleball Club, revealed that the club’s inception on November 30 included 14 enthusiastic pickleball players based in Drysdale who were previously associated with the Ocean Grove Pickleball Club.

Incredibly Popular

Since its establishment, the club has proved incredibly popular and now boasts over 170 members, thereby ranking as Victoria’s second-largest pickleball club.

Ms. Bond humorously recounted her frequent travels to Ocean Grove, stating, “I used to joke to everyone ‘I may as well live in Ocean Grove’ as I was traveling there five times a week.”

Over 35 members of the club participated in this year’s Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, an endeavor that yielded remarkable results.

Ms. Bond emphasized the speed with which the club achieved its success, highlighting the growing influence of pickleball on the Bellarine region:

“It was rather amazing how rapidly we did it all. The Bellarine is the center of pickleball for Geelong – since we started, there’s a new group in Leopold that play, and Queenscliff has started up their own club.”

“Pretty Amazing”

As well as the 35 medals for pickleball at the Australian Masters Games, Drysdale/Clifton Springs Pickleball Club representatives won another three medals for petanque, two for golf, and one for tennis, bringing the haul to 41.

Over 35 members of the club participated in this year’s Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, an endeavor that yielded remarkable results.

“It was pretty amazing. It was more of going for a bit of a trip and a holiday. A lot of us haven’t played in tournaments before because most of them are newish anyway, but it’s a really good experience, and everyone was surprised with the haul.”

“The Addictive Sport”

She emphasized pickleball’s accessibility to players of all ages and particularly emphasized how easy it was to learn.

“A lot of us are ex-tennis players, so there’s a natural progression with hand-eye coordination, but we have a number of people who’ve never played a sport in their life, and they’re in [their] late fifties or sixties, and they just love it, because in one session you’re hitting balls over the net and making winning shots.

Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com
Image courtesy of Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club on facebook.com

“It’s called the addictive sport – and it is, trust me – and it’s also renowned for being fun and very social.”

Drysdale is southwest of Melbourne and about 90 minutes by car.

smart mag child\assets\img\YouTube Thumbnail Featured Image.jpg

How useful was this post?

Click on a star to rate it!

We are sorry that this post was not useful for you!

Let us improve this post!

Tell us how we can improve this post?

Australia Drysdale/Clifton Springs Pickleball Club Victoria State AUS World Pickleball
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn
Previous Article2023 APP Houston Open Recap: Duong, the Strong
Next Article Martin And Tammy’s Emmrich’s Fascinating Journey To The Top Of The Pickleball Tree
Adam Howarth

When I first started writing about pickleball, I hadn't appreciated the huge range of related features it encompasses: from building communities and players fighting against court closures to overcoming health challenges and raising money for charity, it's a whole new world! I love the stories about the smaller towns from the farthest-flung corners of the U.S. and how those residents have adopted pickleball to create friendships and community spirit.

Improve your game and stay connected to the sport you love.
Get the 5-minute newsletter over 48,000+ pickleball fanatics swear by.
By subscribing you agree to the Pickleball Union's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
profile

"Y'all have one of the best newsletters in the game!"
- Jack Munro

image
profile

"Y'all have one of the best newsletters in the game!" - Jack Munro

Related Posts

Image courtesy of Gold Coast Glory

Olympian Natalie Cook Joins Pacific Pickleball and Invests in Gold Coast Glory

Pickleballers in Châu Dôc - image courtesy of Pickleball Central on facebook.com

International Pickleball Federation Holds Officiating And Coaching Course In Vietnam

Dan Winkel at the MLT Gore Events Centre - image courtesy of Robyn Edie, Stuff

New Zealand Pickleball On The Rise With “Southern Slam” Tournament

Staying in the pickleball loop just got easier

Get the 5-minute newsletter over 48,000+ of your pickleball friends read every week.

By subscribing you agree to the Pickleball Union's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Access more inside Pickleball Union Pro

Join over 48,000+ pickleball fanatics!
Tips, drills, and strategies turning 3.0's into 4.0's

Unsubscribe at any time.

YouTube TikTok Instagram Facebook X (Twitter)
  • Pro Community
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 Pickleball Union
A Legion Media brand - powered by Digital Authority Group
N28W23000 Roundy Dr.
Pewaukee, WI 53072

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.