September 11, 2026 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Our Pickleball and Breakfast event raised 325€ for – APF (Associação Para o Planeamento Da Família)!
We had a fun morning learning and playing pickleball with coaches from NUIKS Pickleball. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast in their warm and inviting space. It was great to learn from experienced coaches and see what NUIKS and the game brings to the community.
You can learn more about NUIKS and get involved by following them on Instagram or on Facebook.
You can also join their WhatsApp group here https://chat.whatsapp.com/EldVXwobpdJ8Dm5VtmWM8b?s=sh&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4 and find out about their open sessions, classes and events.
We would like to thank our hosts Pedro Gomes, Jorge Daniel, Fernando Fraga, Wendy Dixon and Cristina Giraldo for welcoming us to the pickleball community with such warmth and enthusiasm. Most of us had never played before and everyone at NUIKS was kind and inclusive no matter our skill level.
We would also like to thank Porto Kind’s own Troy Galloway for creating and organizing this event. Troy also coached and is a great resource if you would like to try pickleball!
Thank you Yasmin Alhilli for her work on our flyers.
A big thank you to everyone who donated and joined us at the first event of the fall season and making it a success!
Let’s Play Pickleball for a Good Cause!
Have you wondered if pickleball is for you but weren’t sure how to get started?
Have you played pickleball in the past and wanted to find places to play in Porto or connect with other players?
Please join us for a fun morning of pickleball and breakfast at NUIKS Pickleball in Vila Nova de Gaia. All levels of players are welcome! No experience necessary!
For anyone new to the game, there will be introductory training to get you started and ready to play. The NUIKS Pickleball facility has 4 covered outdoor courts for sun and wind protection. We will play doubles so there can be 16 players on the courts at any one time. We will have rotating sessions to allow for hydration and breakfast breaks or additional coaching. Tell us your experience level on the sign up form.
Give it a try or come show your skills!!!
The pickleball community in Porto is very international and it is a great way to meet people of all ages from all over the world.
A Continental breakfast will be provided for us featuring juices, coffee, fresh fruit, yogurt, breads, cheese/meat, pastry and hard-boiled eggs.
Rackets and balls will be provided but please bring a racquet if you have one.
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Place: NUIKS Pickleball
Polidesportivo da Ilha
Rua da Gandara
Vila Nova de Gaia
Price: Members – 30€
Non-Members – 35€
Reserve your tickets here!
This event is in support of APF (Associação Para o Planeamento Da Família)
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation here.
What to Wear/Bring:
Comfortable clothes (shorts, leggings, sport skirts, etc).
A layer depending on the weather.
Pickleball racquet if you have one.
Sunglasses/hat (personal preference)
What Will be Provided:
Racquets for whoever requires
Courts with nets and balls
Water
Continental Breakfast
Thank you for supporting APF!
We will see you on the court!
Reserve your tickets here
Questions and comments can be emailed to events@portokind.org