A friendly indoor pickleball social for men 18+. Meet new people, have fun, build friendships and unwind. Beginners welcome!

Men's Compass Room – Indoor Pickleball Social 🏓Good games. Good company. No pressure.

Looking to meet some new people, have a laugh and switch off from the working week?

Join us for Men's Compass Room – Indoor Pickleball Social, a relaxed monthly get-together for men aged 18+ at King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove.

Whether you work from home, want to meet new people, fancy a change from your usual routine or simply feel like trying something different, you're welcome here.

It's not about being the best player. It's about having fun, making connections and enjoying some good company.

Never played pickleball before? No worries! Complete beginners are welcome, and we'll help you get started.

🏓 What to expect

6:00pm – Welcome and check-in

A friendly chance to say hello, meet the other guys and settle in.

6:10pm – Onto the courts

Friendly games of pickleball, plenty of laughs and an opportunity to play alongside different people.

7:15pm – Finish up

You're welcome to join us for a social drink afterwards or head off and enjoy your Friday evening. Completely up to you!

👋 Who is it for?

Men aged 18+ who would like to:

Meet new people and build friendships

Have some fun and try something different

Switch off after a busy working week

Enjoy some exercise and release stress

Feel part of a welcoming, supportive group

You don't need to be sporty, confident or experienced.

There's no pressure to share anything personal. Just come as you are.

📅 Dates and times

Five Friday evenings, 6:00pm–7:15pm:

Friday 20 November 2026

Friday 18 December 2026

Friday 15 January 2027

Friday 12 February 2027

Friday 12 March 2027

📍 Location

King Alfred Leisure Centre, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2WW

Five indoor courts, with friendly doubles games.

🎟 Tickets

The Compass Five – £40

Book all five sessions for just £8 per session, saving £20 compared with booking individually.

A great way to make this a regular part of your month, see familiar faces and build friendships over time.

Give It a Go – £12

Fancy trying one session first? No problem!

Book a single Friday for £12, with no commitment to future sessions.

Places are limited to 19 men per session, so booking in advance is essential.

🎒 What to bring

Please wear comfortable clothes and suitable indoor trainers.

If you have your own pickleball bat (paddle), please bring it along.

Don't have a bat? Just let us know when booking so we can arrange one for you to borrow.

💙 Why Men's Compass Room?

Sometimes it's easier to connect when you're doing something together.

Men's Compass Room is about creating opportunities for men to meet, support one another and feel part of something.

There's no pressure to share anything personal or be anyone other than yourself.

Come for the pickleball. Stay for the connection.

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