In partnership with Pickleball IrelandPickleball Academy brings the fastest-growing sport in the world into Irish classrooms and sports halls. Every session is delivered personally by an internationally certified, Garda-vetted coach — with all specialist equipment, compliance documents and our 5-hour Transition Year module ready to drop into your PE timetable or TY blocks.
5-hour TY module
One hour a day across a single school week, mapped to the Bronze Gaisce activity requirement.
Everything supplied
Portable tournament nets, composite paddles and indoor/outdoor balls arrive with the coach.
Zero admin risk
Garda vetting, Child Safeguarding Statement and insurance submitted straight to your office.
The 5-hour Transition Year Pickleball Module
Delivered one hour every day across a five-day school week, supporting the activity strand of the Bronze Gaisce Award. Designed in partnership with Pickleball Ireland as part of their junior development programme.
5 hours
1 hour × 5 days
On-site
Your hall or courts
Sept 2026 – May 2027
Weeks booking now
Module structure
We provide a 5-hour module delivered directly at your school's indoor sports hall or outdoor courts (if suitable). We supply all required specialist equipment — portable nets, paddles and low-compression balls. Modules integrate seamlessly into your existing PE timetable or designated TY blocks, minimising disruption while offering a fresh, modern sporting experience.
Technical skill development
Mastering grips, the “dink” shot, volleys and serving.
Tactical gameplay
Understanding positioning, scoring and doubles communication.
Internal TY tournament
A structured, fun competition run during the final session of the week.
Leadership & peer coaching
Students umpire and teach basic drills to peers, building transferable leadership skills.
Compliance, safety and peace of mind
As a sole operator, I personally deliver every single coaching session. Your school's compliance and safeguarding requirements are already fully met:
- Fully Garda vetted
- Certified in Safeguarding; Pickleball Ireland Child Welfare Officer
- Comprehensive public liability insurance
- Internationally recognised pickleball coaching qualifications
- Robust Child Safeguarding Statement aligned with the Children First Act 2015
What is included in the price?
Elite equipment fleet
Top-tier composite paddles, specific indoor/outdoor balls and quick-setup tournament nets.
Expert coaching
Direct delivery by an internationally certified coach with active Garda vetting and safeguarding credentials.
TY portfolio resource
A certificate of completion sent to the TY co-ordinator for every student who completes the 5-hour module.
Compliance framework
Vetting, Child Safeguarding Statement and insurance documentation supplied for your records.
Booking & next steps
Due to high demand for intensive sports blocks during the TY autumn and spring terms, weeks are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Select your week
Contact us with your preferred dates using the form below.
Confirm cohorts
Let us know how many TY class groups will participate.
Onboarding
We submit our Garda vetting, Child Safeguarding Statement and insurance documents directly to your school administration portal for immediate approval.
School booking enquiry
Choose a preferred week and daily hour between September 2026 and May 2027 — bank holidays, mid-terms and school breaks are excluded from the list.
Prefer email? Contact info@pickleballacademy.ie.