Melbourne's Biggest Pickleball Party- 80s themed
Description
🎾 Get ready for a night of neon, fun and pickleball! 🪩
Project Rally is bringing Melbourne a brand-new way to connect through social sport and we’re kicking things off with our very first 80s-themed pickleball party.
📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Runway Pickleball, Tullamarine
Dig out your brightest fluro outfits, leg warmers, sweatbands and retro gear because we’re turning the courts into an 80s playground!
Whether you’re a pickleball pro or picking up a paddle for the first time, this event is designed for everyone. Our format is social, fun and welcoming! We're focused on getting active, meeting new people and having a great time.
🏆 PRIZES TO BE WON!
We're bringing some awesome prizes to the courts, including:
🏓 ARTÉ Pickleball paddle
🔥 Recovery Lab voucher
🧡 Wheat Bags Love heat pack
🎁 More prizes to be announced!
What to expect:
🎾 Pickleball for all skill levels
🕺 An 80s theme - come dressed to impress!
🏆 Best dressed awards
🎧 Music, MC and a fun party atmosphere
🤝 Come solo, bring a friend or bring your whole crew
🎾 Paddle hire included (if you don’t have your own)
🥪 Food included
✨ Limited spots available!!!!
No partner? No problem! Project Rally is designed to be solo-friendly, so you can come on your own and meet new people while playing.
Grab your ticket, dress up, and get ready to rally!
Follow us on instagram for event updates and details on prizes to be won @project.rally
FAQs
- Who is the event for?
Whether you’re completely new to pickleball or already love the game, everyone is welcome!
- How does the event work?
When you arrive, you'll be assigned a player number and placed in groups. If you're coming with friends or there's someone you'd like to play with, let us know during checkout and we'll do our best to group you together.
We'll play 15 minute rotations, giving you the chance to meet and play with different people throughout the session. This is a social event focused on having fun, so there's no pressure to keep score.
If you and you're court want to keep track, you're welcome to play points and keep score :)
- What should I wear?
Come dressed in your best 80s-inspired outfit! Think fluro colours, sweatbands, leg warmers, retro sportswear and anything that brings the 80s vibes. Please wear runners/ non-marking shoes.
- Do I bring my own paddle?
No. Paddle hire is included with your ticket. If you have your own paddle, you’re welcome to bring it along.
- What is included in my ticket?
Your ticket includes:
90 minutes of pickleball play
Paddle hire (if required)
Food
Non-alcoholic drinks
Access to the 80s themed event experience, including music, and MC
- Is food and drink provided?
Yes! Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided during the event. Jarritos has kindly donated drinks for the night. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket so we can do our best to accommodate you.
- Will alcohol be available?
No. This is a non-alcoholic event focused on creating a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
- What happens if it rains?
The event will go ahead! Runway Pickleball is an indoor venue, so weather won’t impact the event.
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