PCYC Queensland and Pickleball Australia Join Forces to Deliver Inclusive and Accessible Pickleball Programs Statewide

Queensland, Australia - 25/07/25

PCYC Queensland and Pickleball Australia are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that will expand access to pickleball across the state of Queensland through local PCYC's, centres, and community programs.

With 23 PCYC clubs across Queensland to be affiliated with Pickleball Queensland, this collaboration formalises a shared commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and high-quality participation opportunities for all ages.

As part of the rollout, PCYC staff will undertake pickleball coaching accreditation through Pickleball Australia’s national coaching framework. This investment in PCYC staff training ensures that pickleball programs delivered through PCYC Queensland are supported by qualified coaches who can engage participants in fun, skill-appropriate, progressive pickleball programs. 

Pickleball Australia CEO, Brendan Lee, welcomed the partnership and the opportunity it brings to the community.

“I've seen firsthand the positive impact that PCYC Queensland has on local communities across Queensland and I am delighted that Pickleball Australia will be working with PCYC Queensland to grow pickleball whilst ensuring quality, safe programs are delivered to participants .”

PCYC Queensland CEO, Phil Schultz, expressed his excitement for the partnership, highlighting the inclusiveness of the sport.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Pickleball Australia to support a sport that brings people together and has proved extremely popular already among our members, and the children at our Fun Squads.

Pickleball is fun and inclusive, welcoming players of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building healthier communities, and I look forward to seeing pickleball roll out at even more PCYCs across the state within our youth programs and as an additional offering for our members. This collaboration is a fantastic opportunity to offer our communities a dynamic, accessible way to get active.”

The partnership includes access to Pickleball Australia’s coach education resources, coaching pathways, and sport-specific support to help PCYC teams confidently run programs in diverse settings, including clubs and and Fun Squad Services (Outside School Hours Fun).

Through this collaboration, both organisations aim to foster lifelong participation in sport, promote social connection, and increase physical activity across communities throughout Queensland.

About PCYC Queensland

PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Clubs) Queensland is a trusted and respected award-winning charity that has been supporting the Queensland community since 1948. Working alongside the Queensland Police Service, we offer a wide range of programs and activities for all ages. These include Outside School Hours Fun, youth programs like Braking the Cycle and Cadet Club, as well as gymnastics, boxing, martial arts, 24/7 gyms, and much more. Today, PCYC Queensland supports more than 70,000 members across 56 clubs from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast and beyond.

Read more about PCYC Queensland here

About Pickleball Australia

Pickleball Australia is the peak body for pickleball in Australia, dedicated to promoting and expanding the sport nationwide. Collaborating with State Member Associations and affiliates, Pickleball Australia supports over 20,000 financial members and continues to grow the game across the country.