Kings Court Hosts CSR Pickleball Day for SK Sungai Penchala Students
Sureena Shree Chandrasekar40 students stepped onto the courts in TTDI for a structured introduction to pickleball led by professional coaches. Kings Court hosted a dedicated CSR pickleball session on 6 May 2026, welcoming 40 students from SK Sungai Penchala for a hands-on introduction to the sport.
Running from 2.00PM to 4.00PM, the session was designed as a structured, on-court experience where students learned the fundamentals of pickleball through guided drills and gameplay. The programme was led by a team of professional coaches headed by Chris, Picklestarz Academy's Head Coach, ensuring a balance between learning and active participation.
Event Flow
The afternoon began earlier with a casual community setup before transitioning into the official programme:
- 1.00PM – Snacks were available at KC Courtyard Booth
- 1.30PM – Opening speech by Mik (Kings Court)
- 1.35PM – The official launch
- 1.40PM – Guest transition for luncheon
- 2.00PM – Pickleball session began with SK Sungai Penchala students
On-Court Experience
From 2.00PM onwards, the focus shifted fully to the students. The session introduced:
- Basic rules and court movement
- Paddle handling and rally techniques
- Simple match play scenarios
With 40 participants on court, the format was designed to maximise engagement, giving each student time to play while receiving direct guidance from coaches.
A First Step Into Pickleball
For many of the students, this was their first exposure to pickleball. By placing them directly into a real court environment at Kings Court, the programme aimed to make the experience immediate, practical, and memorable.
Rather than a demonstration, this was a participation-first session built around movement, interaction, and learning by doing.
Extending Beyond the Day
While the 6 May session served as the official launch, it also marked the starting point of continued engagement between Kings Court and SK Sungai Penchala, with follow-up access and training already planned.
For one afternoon, the courts at Kings Court shifted from regular play to something more intentional giving a group of students their first real rally, and potentially, their first step into the sport.
