Gloucestershire Pickleball League launch: The Gloucestershire Pickleball League will launch at Oxstalls in Gloucester on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. The new competition filled all eight team slots within four days, showing the growing popularity of the sport in the county.
League Format
The Gloucestershire Pickleball League, sponsored by Punchline-Gloucester.com, will feature eight teams split into two divisions. Each squad can include up to eight players, with four men and four women available for selection on match nights.
Over the course of each evening, teams will play three matches against others in their division. For every match, two men and two women must be chosen to compete. Squads can rotate weekly to allow more players to take part.
Schedule and Structure
The season will run for nine weeks, covering eight rounds before concluding with a finals night in 2025. The structure has been designed to provide regular competition for players and to support skill development.
Community Response
The league received strong interest through a Facebook announcement about four weeks ago. All eight team places were booked and paid for in just four days, while other interested groups missed out due to the quick response.
Organizers said:
“The interest was amazing and proves there is a demand for a pickleball league in Gloucestershire. It is for experienced players to get competitive play and improve their game. It is still quite a new game but expanding fast.”
Significance
The creation of the Gloucestershire Pickleball League shows how the sport continues to grow across the UK. By offering structured competition and encouraging participation from both men and women, the league could inspire similar setups in other regions.
News in Brief: Gloucestershire Pickleball League launch
The Gloucestershire Pickleball League begins September 10 at Oxstalls in Gloucester, with eight teams confirmed in two divisions. Sponsored by Punchline-Gloucester.com, the nine-week league filled all places in just four days. Organizers said demand highlights the sport’s rapid growth and appeal among experienced players.
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