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24/05/2026

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24/05/2026

Another big week of Pickled Rats comps wrapped up on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Some absolute nail-biters this week with a few matches going right down to the wire… and a couple of teams decided to bring the broom out for some serious blow outs.

As we head deeper into the season, every game is starting to matter with teams fighting for ladder position and momentum heading toward finals.

Great energy around the stadium again and awesome to see everyone still having a laugh while battling it out on court.

Full results and ladders below...

23/05/2026

Phyllis Yap...

Our first chat is with Phyllis Yap one of Ballarat Pickleballs OG’s. She spends most of her time at KK whether it be Pickleball, badminton or curling. A Very valued member of the Pickled Rats.

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14/05/2026

Halfway through the season and the ladder is starting to take shape

With finals edging closer, teams are now looking to lock in their positions and build momentum for the second half of the season. Every game is starting to matter that little bit more, with some tight battles across both Monday and Wednesday night comps

A few teams are making big moves, a few are hanging on by a thread… and a few are just trying not to get pickled

Great energy again this week from everyone on court. The cooler weather might be just around the corner, but the competition is definitely heating up

13/05/2026

Happy 88th Birthday Carmel Durbidge . You will find Carmel and Alan at Social Pickleball every Wednesday and Thursday, mixing it with the best
Carmel wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to all who helped her celebrate today .
Carmel DurbidgeLinda Durbidge

13/05/2026

We have a full house! 17 courts in play for our popular ‘lucky dip’!

Thanks to everyone for your continued support

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Pickleball Mums out there.

Whether you're smashing winners on court, cheering from the side-lines, organising the family, or somehow doing all three at once, today’s for you.
Thank you for the laughs, encouragement, support, and the great vibes you bring to our pickleball community every week.
We hope you all get spoiled today and if your playing maybe even avoid doing the dishes after comp tonight.

From all of us at the Ballarat Pickled Rats, Happy Mother’s Day.

07/05/2026

Monday & Wednesday Comp Results

As the weather starts turning for the worse, don’t forget to rug up before heading to the courts
Thanks to everyone for bringing competitive spirit with good vibes each week.

This weeks quote: "THANKS BUT NO THANKS" coach only when asked.

30/04/2026

Monday & Wednesday Comp Results

Another great week on the courts with plenty of tight matches, long rallies and awesome sportsmanship all round

Both comps brought the energy great to see everyone keeping things fun and competitive

Well done to all players this week… bring on the next round