PicklePlay Drops the Ball - In a Good Way
Australia’s Largest Indoor Pickleball and Wellness Club
Melbourne, get ready to rally! PicklePlay, Australia’s largest indoor pickleball facility, is set to officially open its doors on
November 3, 2024, at 1 South Drive, Bentleigh East, from 12 PM to 4 PM. But this isn’t just about the game—PicklePlay is a groundbreaking space, bringing together sport, wellness, and community like never before.
Founder Tony Lotzof, a Melbourne entrepreneur and father of two built PicklePlay with more than just sport in mind. “We’re creating something beyond pickleball - a space where people can connect, recharge, and most of all belong,” Lotzof explains. “Pickleball isn’t just a game - it’s a lifestyle and a wellness journey. One day you’re smacking a ball around, and next thing you’re talking, laughing and in the best shape of your life.”
As Australia’s largest dedicated indoor pickleball venue, PicklePlay promises to elevate the sport across the region. “This isn’t just about size,” Lotzof says. “It’s about setting a new standard—combining world-class facilities with a place for community and belonging.”
Enjoy the official grand launch with free play sessions, catering, live band, and thrilling exhibition pickleball demonstrations by circuit players. MP David Southwick and other VIP’s will be in attendance to kick off the festivities and lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Tony’s personal experience inspired PicklePlay’s mission: “Come for the game, stay for the community.” After seeing how the sport brought his own family together, he wanted to offer the same experience to others. “It gives everyone a reason to put down their screens and pick up paddles. Suddenly, everyone’s laughing together, competing, and actually talking to each other again,” he says. PicklePlay isn’t just for athletes—it’s a social club designed to offer something for everyone, all ages, all levels, from beginners to professionals, casual players to members. Everyone is welcome.
Club Amenities Include: Pro-level courts designed with input from elite players, wellness facilities such as infrared saunas, ice baths, and yoga rooms. Additional features include a podcast studio, cinema room, casino room, pro shop, and remedial massage services. The club also offers a variety of corporate meeting rooms, an outdoor BBQ area, and indoor function spaces, perfect for hosting events and Christmas parties. Visitors will also get to meet Pickles, the club’s friendly mascot, who’s on hand to answer that pressing question: Why is it called pickleball? (Hint: No actual pickles are involved, but we’ll let the staff explain.)
You just have to look abroad to see Pickleball has already captivated some of the biggest names in sports, including Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, and Andy Roddick. Off the court, stars like Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, Heidi Klum, and Eva Longoria have invested in leagues helping to fuel the game’s meteoric rise.
Jamie Fox is quoted as saying - “If you get good at pickleball, you never know who you might meet. I tell young people it’s the greatest way to network.”
And, with Brisbane 2032 Olympics there are already rumours pickleball may be added to the roster as it’s clear the sport is only going up from here – with PicklePlay leading the charge!
OPEN FROM 12 NOON - Ribbon Cutting 2pm.
Members of the media are invited to attend!
ADDRESS: 1 South Drive, Bentleigh East
(Parking and Entrance via corner E. Boundary Rd and South Rd)
Link to images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/o4hReRdqCgPgswp79
For interviews, press inquiries, or to arrange a visit, contact:
Jen - Tony@Pickleplay.com.au
Or call PicklePlay –03 9001 0606
Key Facts:
LARGEST INDOOR PICKLEBALL, WELLNESS CLUB IN AUSTRALIA - OPENING NOV 3
MP SOUTHWICK AND VIPS IN ATTENANCE FOR RIBBON CUTTING, CELEBRITY GAMES, BAND, FOOD AND MORE.
OPEN FROM 12 NOON - Ribbon Cutting 2pm.
Members of the media are invited to attend!
ADDRESS: 1 South Drive, Bentleigh East
(Parking and Entrance via corner E. Boundary Rd and South Rd)
Contact details:
“Melbourne Scores Big: Australia’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Club Arrives – And It’s a Game-Changer!”
The wait is over, Melbourne! PicklePlay—Australia’s largest indoor pickleball and wellness club—is making its grand debut on November 3, 2024, at 1 South Drive, Bentleigh East, from 12 PM to 4 PM. This isn’t just another sports facility; it’s a world-first experience that merges fitness, fun, and community under one roof. Imagine smashing through rallies on elite pro-level courts, recovering with infrared saunas and ice baths, or unwinding in a cinema room—all in one place. PicklePlay isn’t just setting the bar—it’s rewriting the playbook.
With the buzz of the fastest-growing sport worldwide, free play sessions, live music, VIP guests, and thrilling exhibition matches, the grand launch will show why PicklePlay is the future of sport and social wellness in Australia. Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned pro, this is the place to pick up a paddle, drop your phone, and join the movement that’s sweeping across the globe.
Press Release Attached.
If you wish to attend or organize an interview, photo opportunity or more – please call Jen – 0492 941 129.
Email: tony@pickleplay.com.au
