serve & socialize - A Beginner friendly Pickleball event

What is this event?

This isn't just a pickleball session—it's a social experience designed for people who want to try something new, meet genuine people, and actually enjoy their weekend.

Serve & Socialize is Kraft Collective's beginner-friendly sports meetup where strangers become friends over guided gameplay, real conversations, and post-game hangouts. No prior experience needed. No pressure to be good. Just show up as you are.

Who is this for?

✓ New to Chennai? Finding your people starts here.

✓ Gave up sports as a kid? This is your second chance, minus the judgment.

✓ Tired of solo weekends? We're filling that void with actual human connection.

✓ Absolute beginner? Perfect. That's exactly who we designed this for.

✓ Looking for genuine friendships? Not networking. Not small talk. Real conversations.

What makes this different?

🎯 Guided Gameplay: Our hosts will walk you through the basics, form balanced teams, and keep things flowing. You're never left confused or sitting on the sidelines.

🤝 Structured Socializing: We've designed natural conversation breaks, team rotations, and ice-breakers so you actually get to know people—not just play next to them.

🏓 Beginner-First Approach: Everyone here is learning. No egos. No show-offs. Just people trying something fun together.

💬 Post-Game Hangout: The best conversations happen after the game. We've built in time for casual chats, sharing contacts, and planning your next weekend together.

🎪 Community Over Competition: Yes, there's a ball and a net. But the real win is the group chat you'll be added to and the friends you'll text on Monday.

Event Flow (2 Hours)

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Arrival, registration & warm welcome

Meet your hosts

Quick intro circle (no forced speeches, just names and vibes)

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Pickleball 101

Equipment familiarization

Basic rules explained (it's simpler than you think)

Practice serves and rallies

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Guided Gameplay

Rotating team matches (everyone plays with everyone)

Hosts facilitate, guide, and keep energy high

Water breaks with conversation prompts

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Cool Down & Hangout

Casual conversations over refreshments

Share numbers, join the community group

Plan future meetups organically

What's Included?

2 hours of guided pickleball gameplay

All equipment (paddles, balls, court access)

Structured ice-breakers and facilitation

Post-game refreshments

Access to Kraft Collective community group

Memories and maybe your new favorite people

Why You Should Be There

If you're tired of:

Scrolling through Instagram watching others have plans

"What did you do this weekend?" "Nothing much."

Surface-level conversations that go nowhere

Feeling like the new person in the city

Wanting to be active but hating the gym

Trying to make friends but not knowing where to start

Then this is for you.

We've seen it happen at Vol 1—complete strangers walked in nervous, walked out exchanging numbers and making plans for the next weekend. One person told us, "I almost didn't come. Glad I did."

That's what we're building here. Not just events. A community where showing up is enough. Where being a beginner is celebrated. Where your weekend plans finally feel exciting again.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 13th December 2025

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

📍 Venue: The War Arena, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106

💰 Entry: ₹249/- only

Important Notes

Limited spots available (we keep groups intimate for better connections—max 8 participants)

Beginner-friendly doesn't mean boring—it means accessible, supportive, and fun

This is a mixed-skill, mixed-gender social. Everyone's welcome.

Have Questions?

📞 Call/WhatsApp: 7092534009

📧 DM us on Instagram: @_kraft_collective

Still on the fence? That's normal. But here's the thing—the people who'll be there this Sunday are feeling exactly what you're feeling right now. Nervous. Hopeful. Ready for something different.

Your weekend deserves better. Your social life deserves better.

You deserve to show up and belong.

See you on the court. 

—Team Kraft Collective

P.S. - If you're reading this far, you already know you want to come. Stop overthinking. Register now.