Ways to Play:
Hire a Court – Want to book a regular spot each week? Get in touch with your chosen facility to secure a court and make your booking.
Book to Play – FREE for Active members! Book a space up to 5 days in advance (3 days for Pay As You Go users). You can easily check availability on our app. The lead booker secures the court, and the other players can swipe in or pay when they arrive.
Note: Pickleball and Badminton are available for Book to Play. For Table Tennis, book directly with the facility by phone or in person.
Pickleball
Pickleball started in America in the 1960s, when a few dads created a fun new game to play with their kids. Now, it's the fastest-growing sport in the world, and it's taking off in Dundee!
This family-friendly game is low-impact and packed with fun, perfect for everyone—whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro. Scotland’s Judy Murray is proudly representing Pickleball Scotland, and even tennis legends like Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi have joined in. If they love it, you will too!
Pickleball is played with paddles and a lightweight ball on a court about the size of a badminton court. The goal is simple: hit the ball over the net and stop your opponents from returning it. Games are usually played in doubles to 11 points.
Where to Play: DISC, Douglas, Menzieshill, Grove, Harris, and St Paul's
Free for Active Dundee members. Non-members pay £4.30 for adults and £3.30 for concessions and under 18s.
Court Hire: Standard £11, Concession £7, Juvenile £7 per court
How can I play Pickleball?
Intro to Pickleball: These are coach-led sessions that introduce the rules and basic skills, perfect for individuals or small groups looking to try the sport.
Group Pickleball: Social group session where you come along and play for fun with others in a mixed group, great for those who have played the sport before.'
Date/Time Venue
Tuesday
7.00pm – 8.00pm St. Paul's Swim & Sports Centre
Thursday
1.00pm - 2.00pm Douglas Sports Centre
Friday
7.00pm - 8.00pm Douglas Sports Centre
Saturday
10.00am - 11.00am & 11.00am - 12.00pm Grove
Badminton
Fast-paced and fun, Badminton is one of the UK’s most popular sports. Play singles or doubles and aim to outplay your opponents!
Where to Play: DISC, Douglas, Menzieshill, Grove, Harris, and St Paul's
Free for Active Dundee members. Non-members pay £4.30 for adults and £3.30 for concessions and under 18s.
Court Hire: Standard £11, Concession £7, Juvenile £7 per court
Table Tennis (Ping-Pong)
Perfect for all ages, Table Tennis builds agility, speed, and skills in a fun, social setting!
Where to Play: DISC and Douglas
Free for Active Dundee members. Non-members pay £3.40 for adults and £2.80 for concessions and under 18s.
Court Hire: Standard £6, Concession £4.50, Juvenile £4.50 per court
How to Book:
Log into the Active Dundee app.
Tap ‘Racket Sports Bookings’ on your chosen facility page.
Select 'Intro & Group Pickleball Bookings'
Choose which session you wish to attend.
Confirm your booking, and if there’s a payment, it’ll be processed at this stage.
Check your bookings under ‘My Bookings’ to view or manage your sessions.
Bookings can also be made online via CONNECT or in person at the Centre's Reception.
Log into the Active Dundee app. If you need to create a free Pay As You Go account, click here.
Tap ‘Racket Sports Bookings’ on your chosen facility page.
Select your sport, choose a court, and pick a time slot that works for you.
Confirm your booking, and if there’s a payment, it’ll be processed at this stage.
Check your bookings under ‘My Bookings’ to view or manage your sessions.
Reminder: Book to Play is available for Pickleball and Badminton. For Table Tennis, book directly with the facility.
To Hire a Court for a set period or block booking, contact your chosen facility directly via phone or in person. Alternatively, you can email our Sports Booking team at sports.bookings@leisureandculturedundee.com.
Terms & Conditions for Racket Sports Bookings
Booking with Short Notice: If you're booking less than 2 hours in advance or outside of operating hours, please give the facility a quick call to let the team know before you arrive. This ensures our Leisure Attendants can set up your court and equipment in time for your session.
Court Availability: Racket sport bookings are subject to availability and can only be made during each facility's operating hours when a court is free. Here are the times for each location:
DISC: Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Douglas: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Menzieshill: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Grove: Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm
Harris: Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm
St Paul’s: Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-12pm
Concession and Juvenile Rates: To access the Concessionary rate for court hire, all players must have a Concession Sub on their account. Similarly, for Juvenile rates, all players must be under 18.
Advance Bookings: Active Dundee Members can book courts up to 5 days in advance via the Leisureactive app or CONNECT. Pay-as-you-go customers can book 3 days in advance. You can also make bookings in person at the reception of any facility during opening hours.
Cancelling a Booking: Please only book slots that you’re sure you can attend. If your plans change, cancel your booking as soon as possible to free up the time slot for someone else to enjoy.
Check-in on Arrival: When you arrive for your session, don’t forget to swipe in at reception so we can record your attendance.
Membership Perks: Free access to courts depends on your membership type. Off Peak & Gen Fit members can enjoy free play from Monday to Friday, up to 4pm (last booking time at 3pm). CommunityFit members get free access to courts at Grove, Harris, and St Paul’s Swim & Sports Centres.
Court Hire Exclusions: Please note that Hire a Court bookings are not included in free member access.
