It looks like a kids’ club for the new sport pickleball is starting at Koshien Plus〜.
Here it is↓
This. It’s a sport that mixes tennis, table tennis, and badminton, and it’s hugely popular in the U.S. right now〜
What is pickleball?
The court is a bit smaller than a badminton court, and since it uses a plastic ball with holes, even beginners can keep rallies going pretty easily〜〜
Plus, it’s played indoors, so you can play regardless of the rain.
A kids-only club that’s rare even in Kansai
The club currently recruiting members is Lafit Pickleball Club, one of the clubs under “Pre-Miya”, a new program starting in Nishinomiya City. Pickleball is exactly the kind of sport included, and it seems to be the first specialized club in Nishinomiya and quite rare even in Kansai〜
Here it is↓
It’s for 5th graders through 3rd-year junior high school students. Rackets are available to borrow, so kids can try it out empty-handed〜. Apparently, moms and dads who come to watch often get into it right away, and sometimes it turns into parent-child matches lol
Schedule and Participation Fee
The activity venue is the Koshien History Museum Multipurpose Hall (3rd floor of Koshien Plus).
| Day | Time | March Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:15〜19:30 | 3/3, 3/31 |
| Wednesday | 17:00〜18:15 | 3/4, 3/11, 3/25 |
| Thursday | 18:15〜19:30 | 3/5, 3/19 |
| Friday | 17:00〜18:15 | 3/6, 3/27 |
The participation fee is 1,000 yen per session (cash payment on the day). Since you can join just once, trying it out for a single session first sounds like a good option〜.
*Sessions may be paused depending on venue circumstances.
How to Join
Reservations for trial sessions and practice sessions can be made here. You can do it after registering with Circle Square〜
Koshien History Museum Multipurpose Hall (3rd floor of Koshien Plus)
*From fall 2026, activities are planned to move to Hama-Koshien Junior High School.
Activity Days
Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:15〜19:30
Wednesdays and Fridays 17:00〜18:15
Who Can Join
5th graders through 3rd-year junior high school students (as of April 2026)
Participation Fee
1,000 yen per session (cash payment on the day)
What to Bring
Shoes (outdoor shoes are allowed at Koshien Plus), T-shirt, shorts, towel, drink, participation fee
(*Please check Circle Square directly for the latest schedule and other updates.)
Finally
This might be perfect for kids who want to try a new sport that isn’t offered in school clubs, or kids who want to start a sport but aren’t sure what to choose〜. It starts on Tuesday, March 3, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out soon〜〜. Shachomi is planning to try it too〜
