Beautiful courts, awesome management, clean facility. Best indoor courts in Worcester county.read more

From the owner: Welcome to PickleballU, a dedicated Pickleball experience located in Sturbridge, MA that offers…read moreyear-round access to 6 premium climate controlled indoor courts.

"And I think it's gonna be all right Yeah, the worst is over…read morenow The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball" (The Cyrkle) Pickle balls aren't red. They're either pink for practice or yellow for games. And they aren't made of rubber, they are plastic polymer whose chief characteristic is that it doesn't bounce very high. If you drop it from over your head, it will barely bounce to knee level. Learning (and remembering that fact about low bounces) is just one of the many things you'll need to master if you want to take up the sport. Pickleball was launched in the mid-1960s and is played on a smallish court with a modified tennis net, using a paddle and those perforated polymer balls. I'd best describe the game as the love child of tennis, ping pong and badminton. When you hit the ball, it sounds more like a thud than a ping! Similar to tennis, your goal is to hit the ball over the net and into your opponent's side while adhering to a myriad of rules about serving and counting bounces and staying away from a zone in front of the net that reminded me of the goalie's cease in hockey. Dill Dinkers has 20 locations across ten states. There is just one Connecticut location. Yesterday, we took our very first pickleball lesson at Dill Dinkers in Simsbury, in a space previously occupied by Borders Books. We joined a beginner's class with about 20 rookies and interacted with three exceptional and very patient coaches who gave us lesson time, practice drills and embryonic game play with instant feedback on performance and the rules (which I consistently violated). For the third year in a row, Pickleball is the country's fastest growing sport, and their courts are taking over empty shopping mall space across the country. After one lesson, I am looking forward to charting my "progress" over the next three weeks. I'm not very optimistic about that!

As someone who's played in several difference places in different states, I can say this Dill…read moreDinkers location is by far the best pickleball facility I've ever played at! The courts have a great aesthetic and have really good quality surfaces. My favorite part is how much space there is between the baselines and the fences. Not once did I have to worry about hitting the barriers, and that allowed me to play much more freely. We encountered a technical difficulty during a tournament that caused us to play an opponent out of order, slightly messing things up which was a little frustrating in the moment. But the tournament organizer did a great job resolving it, and went above and beyond to offer some compensation in the form of free court time and some waived fees which is a huge testament to their customer service. I really appreciated that gesture. Will definitely be back here!

Clocktower is building a pickleball community in Asland. Everyone there is welcoming to new and…read morereturning players. Regardless of your skill level you'll find your group. Plan to spend 30 minutes after playing to rehydrate with new friends at watering hole.

Wanted to come play while visiting my in laws from out of town. Had Thursday night circled on the…read morecalendar since the previous week and was excited to play. I called and the day of to confirm the advanced play was happening, and was then told I had to make an account and sign up for the event to play. By the time I signed up the event was full and I was the first one on the waitlist. NO WHERE ON THE WEBSITE DID IT SAY I HAD TO SIGN UP OR HOW FULL IT WAS UNTILL I WAS TOLD AN ACCOUNT WAS NEEDED OVER THE PHONE. Colleen the person working was very nice, but what a waste of time for something I was so exited to do. Piss poor website design caused this issue and would be something easily fixed with better website design.

I play pickleball and the open play here is totally unorganized and not friendly to beginner…read moreplayers.

I truly enjoy playing Pickleball at Bosse. The courts are well maintained and the price point is…read moreexcellent. There are ample opportunities for Open Play at various experience levels. The Open Play sessions are casual, yet competitive. I've met lots of folks who love to play the sport!!! We've become friendly as a result!!! I've taken a few "Skills Session with a Pro" and these sessions have helped me improve my game. Scott, Kenzie and Carter are professional in both their approach to the game of Pickleball as well as the way in which they treat their clients. I highly recommend Bosse Sports!!!

Great place to play! Friendly people and open play available to non members! And cocktails for…read moreafter the match!

I been going to Planet Fitness right next door and decided to check out Pickles. I walked in and…read moretalked with a woman at the front desk who couldn't have been any nicer. She recommended going online and booking a "Quick Start 2.0" lesson with one of the instructors they had. I created profiles for my wife and I on their website and booked the lesson. Another couple at our same level was added to make a 4some. We met with our instructor Scotty for the 2 hour lesson and he was AWESOME. We spent about an hour discussing the rules, scoring and running through a bunch of drills that taught us to say the score, serve, volley, where to stand, etc. He simplified everything and and we were ready for some game play. The 2nd hour we spent playing actual games and rotating partners. We could get in about 3 games going to 11 points along with instruction. I highly recommend a lesson. We paid $60 each, but learned so much. I also watched a video on YouTube explaining the scoring prior to my lesson, so it made it easier to understand. The place is busy, but the reservations make it well organized. We have since rented our own court and brought our kids to play. Court was $50 and paddles were $5 each for those that didn't have them.

Came here just for a trivia event but the pickleball courts looked cool (have only played…read morepickleball once or twice and stopped after almost twisting my ankle). Seems like a cool space to hang out with friends and eat some just-ok BBQ. We had a hard time finding the entrance and almost went through the emergency exit but just know that it's on C Street and the signs for PKL/Pig Beach are pretty inconspicuous and small. We tried a few things off the Pig Beach menu, none of which blew my socks off. Ordered a sampler platter of BBQ meats, my favorite of which was the cheese jalapeno sausage link. The rest of the proteins were either dry/lacking in flavor (brisket) or doused in some indeterminable sauce that overwhelmed everything else (pulled pork). The best thing I ate ended up being the crispy chicken that my husband added to his salad. I wish they brought back the nachos on the previous menu. Parking: Limited meter options so get here with some time to spare. We did a few circles around the block before we finally found a spot in front of the building.

Came here for a friend's birthday and we had a great time! He booked out two courts and had some…read morefood catered, all of which was pretty nice. The facilities are clean and modern looking - they also provide paddles and balls which is great. The food was solid, service was pretty attentive with drinks and asks, and overall we had fun. I probably wouldn't come here on my own time due to the price, but otherwise, I enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to folks looking for an indoor pickleball session!

Bosse is a standout. Super modern, clean, and well-lit, with premium finishes. Booking is simple…read moreand smooth through their system, and it's easy to sign up for lessons or open play. The only caveat is pricing -- it's definitely on the higher end. Now, let's talk about the food - wow, we were blown away. Everything we ordered was incredibly flavorful, beautifully plated, and far exceeded our expectations. You'd never guess a restaurant inside a pickleball club could serve up dishes with this level of quality. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared -- no shortcuts, no "sport-club food" vibe here. The drinks and desserts also deserve a special shoutout -- they've crafted some really fun, one-of-a-kind items that tie into the pickleball theme in playful and creative ways. As for service, the staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and well-trained. We will be back!

Came here with a reservation on a Sunday and the place was pretty busy - definitely would recommend…read morebooking ahead if you can! The app wasn't too hard to use, although it seemed like it was iOS only when we tried so we had to use one person's phone specifically. Price is a bit high, but the facilities are nice. We ended up booking another court when our time expired since we were having such a good time. They could definitely enhance the experience by adding dividers between the courts to prevent balls from rolling over so often, but other than that, we had a nice time. If we're ever in the area again, we'd definitely come back!

This is a great place to play pickleball in Rhode Island! They have 5 indoor courts and 2 outdoor…read morecourts. The courts are nice and you need to reserve in advance on their calendar. There are different options for open play by levels or you can reserve a full court.

Perfect place for pickleball! Came here with friends on a Saturday afternoon--there are two outdoor…read morecourts, one of which we played on because it was a beautiful day. They provide paddles and balls if you don't already have them. There are also chairs to sit on the side if you are resting/waiting to play. Highly recommend!

I play about once a week here. They're friendly, the courts are beautiful, the ceilings are nice…read moreand high, and it's always a great time. Highly suggest giving them a try!!

Signed up to an open play with my sister who has never played before and was told my sister was not…read moreallowed to play because it would frustrate the more advanced players but that she could sit and watch. Was also told that she should have instead taken a beginners lesson for 100$. Open play insinuates all levels are welcome, if there are advanced players, they should be playing the slots specific for advanced players.

Terrible customer service. I tried multiple times to book a private event using email, voicemail,…read moreFacebook Messenger, and their website form. After three weeks, I never received any response. Completely unacceptable--would not recommend.

Big gym with lots of games to be played. Love that they have beer on tap and snacks. Fun place to…read morego to hang for a few hours with family or friends. We had a great time!