What we’re about
Lesbian and Queer Women Pickleball games and social. We are a fun group of all skill levels from never tried it to advanced. We invite those who identify as a lesbian or a queer woman who love women to come join us! We are looking to have at least 1 social and game play Meet-Up per month, maybe more depending on desire.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LAVENDER GROUP OPEN PLAY EVERY SUNDAYBushrod Recreation Center, Oakland, CA
SUNDAY Come to Bushrod Park in Oakland from 12:30 to 2:00 for some Lavender pickleball play.
$2 drop in fee cash or venmo @darlene-vendegnaSIX COURTS, THREE BEGINNER, TWO INTERMEDIATE COURTS.AND ONE LESSON COURT FOR AN INTRO CLINIC IF NEEDED.
If interested in the beginner's clinic you must sign up through Dailypb.com. Search Bushrod on Sundays.
DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. You will not be guaranteed a spot.Contact Darlene for instructor of the week contact info:
pickleballdar@gmail.com - LAVENDER GROUP OPEN PLAY EVERY SUNDAYBushrod Recreation Center, Oakland, CA
SUNDAY Come to Bushrod Park in Oakland from 12:30 to 2:00 for some Lavender pickleball play.
$2 drop in fee cash or venmo @darlene-vendegnaSIX COURTS, THREE BEGINNER, TWO INTERMEDIATE COURTS.AND ONE LESSON COURT FOR AN INTRO CLINIC IF NEEDED.
If interested in the beginner's clinic you must sign up through Dailypb.com. Search Bushrod on Sundays.
DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. You will not be guaranteed a spot.Contact Darlene for instructor of the week contact info:
pickleballdar@gmail.com - LAVENDER GROUP OPEN PLAY EVERY SUNDAYBushrod Recreation Center, Oakland, CA
SUNDAY Come to Bushrod Park in Oakland from 12:30 to 2:00 for some Lavender pickleball play.
$2 drop in fee cash or venmo @darlene-vendegnaSIX COURTS, THREE BEGINNER, TWO INTERMEDIATE COURTS.AND ONE LESSON COURT FOR AN INTRO CLINIC IF NEEDED.
If interested in the beginner's clinic you must sign up through Dailypb.com. Search Bushrod on Sundays.
DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. You will not be guaranteed a spot.Contact Darlene for instructor of the week contact info:
pickleballdar@gmail.com - November Open Play and Social at OceanView courts in Albany900 Buchanan St, Albany, CA
Open Play from 12p - 2p at the new OceanView Pickleball courts for those who identify as female who love women and non-binary folx who love women!
Round Robin to follow from 2p - 4p posted as a separate event. You cannot RSVP on Meetup, you must register per instructions on the Event page. (Stay tuned if not yet posted.)We will host all 6 courts -
2 challenge - 2 beginner/beginnermediate - 2 IntermediateBring your community spirit, a paddle, finger foods to share and something for yourself to drink.
NOTE TO BEGINNERS: There are no formal lessons given at this social. We ask beginners to familiarize themselves with the rules before coming out if you can. 2 Quick ways to get started:
- The Official USA Pickleball Website
- Take 2 minutes and watch this 2 minute video a few times and you'll understand more than you think: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0. Lastly, there are loaner paddles at the court or borrow one from a friend.
- For a longer tutorial that goes into more detail and features one of our members. Pickleball basics
We ask $5 - $8 sliding scale contribution for the court rental fees and Meetup expenses. Venmo @LindaEMoran, confirming digits 1344. NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.
Please email Linda if you have any questions. leminade@mac.com
