# Event Details - **Event Name**: serve & socialize - A Beginner friendly Pickleball event - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: 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 welcomeMeet your hostsQuick intro circle (no forced speeches, just names and vibes)5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Pickleball 101Equipment familiarizationBasic rules explained (it's simpler than you think)Practice serves and rallies5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Guided GameplayRotating team matches (everyone plays with everyone)Hosts facilitate, guide, and keep energy highWater breaks with conversation prompts6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Cool Down & HangoutCasual conversations over refreshmentsShare numbers, join the community groupPlan future meetups organicallyWhat's Included?2 hours of guided pickleball gameplayAll equipment (paddles, balls, court access)Structured ice-breakers and facilitationPost-game refreshmentsAccess to Kraft Collective community groupMemories and maybe your new favorite peopleWhy You Should Be ThereIf you're tired of:Scrolling through Instagram watching others have plans"What did you do this weekend?" "Nothing much."Surface-level conversations that go nowhereFeeling like the new person in the cityWanting to be active but hating the gymTrying to make friends but not knowing where to startThen 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/- onlyImportant NotesLimited spots available (we keep groups intimate for better connections—max 8 participants)Beginner-friendly doesn't mean boring—it means accessible, supportive, and funThis is a mixed-skill, mixed-gender social. Everyone's welcome.Have Questions?? Call/WhatsApp: 7092534009? DM us on Instagram: @_kraft_collectiveStill 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 CollectiveP.S. - If you're reading this far, you already know you want to come. Stop overthinking. Register now. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chennai/serve-and-socialize-a-beginner-friendly-pickleball-event-tickets/80002117622246 - **Event Categories**: sports, meetups, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80002117622246 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 249, max: 249, currency: INR ## Event venue details - **city**: Chennai - **state**: TN - **country**: India - **location**: The War Arena - turf and pickleball court - **lat**: 13.0710669 - **long**: 80.2154142 - **full address**: The War Arena - turf and pickleball court, 81, Razack Garden Ave, Rani Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106, India ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 8 - **organizer**: Kraft Collective (https://allevents.in/org/kraft-collective/26974935) - **Refund policy**: No Refund PolicyAll ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds, cancellations, or exchanges once a ticket has been purchased. Please ensure all purchase details are reviewed carefully before completing your order. ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69368e4a514de.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The War Arena - turf and pickleball court, 81, Razack Garden Ave, Rani Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106, India - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 249 up to 249 INR - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Kraft Collective - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, meetups, contests - **Q**: Can I get a refund if I can't attend? - **A:** No Refund PolicyAll ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds, cancellations, or exchanges once a ticket has been purchased. 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