15 pickleball gift ideas; earrings. pickleballs, paddles, cheese board, bag, gift box, skirt, cookies

15 thoughtful Pickleball gifts for your next social, round robin, or team captain

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Part of the fun of party planning is getting cute gifts. Pickleball is no exception and you can have so much fun doing it since there is something about “pickle” that is so funny.

I’ve given most of these gifts out at our holiday socials and round robins and they were a “hit” . There are a variety here, from simple giveaways and bag stuffers, to larger more substantial prizes or presents. While I like things to be fun, I also like them to be useful since we all have too much stuff and don’t want it to be something that people throw out or don’t use. Check out my list of 15 thoughtful pickleball gifts below.

Pickleball Pens

Left - 2 Pickleball pens Right - Box of Pickleball pens

These pens were a give away at our last Round Robin. Who doesn’t need a pen

Pickleball cap

girt with a pink pickleball cap on

The winner of our round robin absolutely loved this hat. You can buy it solo or buy it in this gift box with other nice gifts.

Pickleball paddle shaped cheese board

Charcuterie board shaped like a Pickleball paddle

This is a really nice gift that would be perfect for an organizer or captain. Maybe even for the winner of a tournament or round robin. Check it out here.

Pickleball earrings

6 pack of pickleball inspired earrings

These are so fun for a group of women players.

Check them out.

Pickleball wine glasses or tumblers

Dink Responsibly wine tumbler

This was a gift for our third place winner. It would be such a hit at the next party. Check it out.

Pickleball Gift assortment

Pickleball Gift set sorted into 3 bags

Get a gift assortment and give as one gift. Or do like we did and sort it into 3 gift bags for first, second, and third place prizes. Check it out.

Pickleball gifts for parties, social gatherings, and round robins

Pickleball skirt

sporty ododos skirt in pink

A skirt is such a wonderful gift, if you want to give it to a specific player or a team captain.

Check out the skirts here.

Check out more skirts here.

Pickleballs

Every pickleball player can always use some pickleballs. Unless, you know someone that bought the 100 pack and has too many. I find pickleballs to be a great stocking stuffer and wonderful when you don’t really know what someone would want.

Pickleball table runner

Pickleball table runner

Know someone that loves to entertain? This is such a cute gift for their next party. Check it out.

A baked item you made

Chocolate chip cookies, a cake, a casserole……These are always favorites. They also convey that you put in some time. If you can add a pickleball theme, like pickleball in icing, or serve or pickleball plates, how fun would that be? Maybe put pickleball stickers on a mason jar or box.

An elegant pickleball bag

Blue pickleball tote

I would love it if someone gave me this bag. This is really a nice gift for a winner, a team captain, organizer, or birthday gift for a player that loves pickleball. Check out the different colors.

Nice Earrings

Kendra Scott Drop earrings in rose quartz

Maybe not everyone want something pickleball themed or maybe you don’t have time for a special order? Find Some nice earrings for a pickleball player which makes for a sophisticated and special gift. Perhaps wrap them in some pickleball paper?

Pickleball T-shirt

pink pickleballer t-shirt

A cute t-shirt is always a great gift. While I love cutesy sayings, this one is actually one that I would really wear. They also have a black one with a different saying as well as other colors. Check them out.

Pickleball Towels

This is a fun gift that is affordable and you can get with fun sayings on them. They can use it as a gym towel or in the kitchen.

Pickleball Paddle

2 paddles and a pickleball

This is the ultimate gift. If you want to give a really special gift, consider buying that special player a nice paddle. You can pool money from your group to do this. Check out my post which has these paddles that my husband and I both use.

Here are some other useful articles where you can check out gift ideas

Get Started with Pickleball – Great list if you are buying for beginners

Pickleball outfits for cold weather – Know someone who lives in a cold area?

Pickleball Summer Capsule – For someone that plays in heat.

Build a pickleball gift bag

Get a few of these items and them add other things to the gift bag. Things to add

  • A bottle of wine or champagne
  • Candy
  • Pickleballs
  • Pickleball pens (shown above)
  • Pickleball stickers

I hope your next pickleball get-together, social, round robin, or tournament is a “smash”. Adding fun gifts is sure to bring lots of smiles to the net.

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