Three local lads. One iconic Christchurch space.
The new benchmark for indoor pickleball and padel in New Zealand. A genuine community epicentre for the city's racquet scene, and a bucket‑list stop for anyone visiting the mainland.
Our philosophy is simple. Play and stay.
This is a space where the atmosphere is as crisp as your volleys, the banter is real, and the community is unmatched.
Lock in a session on championship-grade courts, then relax and enjoy some tasty kai, local brews and a great off-court vibe. Sport brings people together. We've just reset the stage.
KJ Randall
The Ringmaster
KJ is the operational powerhouse bringing picklepadel to life. With a background spanning adventure tourism, sports event management, and complex alpine engineering, he has delivered landmark Kiwi projects - including major infrastructure at Christchurch Adventure Park and key installations from Queenstown to Whakapapa.
Having steered massive events like the World Heli Challenge, KJ revels in the logistics of play. He is driven by the power of sport to unite communities, making sure every detail on and off our picklepadel courts is built for maximum connection.
Paul Morris
The Conductor
Paul is a financial heavy-hitter ensuring picklepadel operates at a world-class level. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce from UC and two decades of international experience, Paul has navigated complex financial ecosystems across the UK and Switzerland, where he spent over 20 years managing fiscal strategy for major institutions.
Deeply passionate about sports, Paul is channelling his strong financial background into the court. He's focused on turning a shared love for play into a sustainable, thriving, and profitable community hub.
John Targett
The Playmaker
From pioneering global adventure concepts to crafting premium local hospitality, John is all about turning big ideas into community hubs. After scaling Clip 'n Climb to a successful international acquisition by the ABEO Group, he co-founded Christchurch's beloved Tussock Hill Vineyard with his whānau.
John thrives on the thrill of the launch of sustainable, community-first businesses. His next serve? Making picklepadel the ultimate sports destination in New Zealand.
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Pickleball head coach
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Development
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Padel head coach
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From 1880s grain store to Christchurch cultural icon. This building has always had soul.
Long before it was Clarence Street South, it was Pigeon Lane, and this place was a humble grain shed. Fast forward to 2011 and the earthquakes forced The Court Theatre out of the Arts Centre. They saw the raw potential in these old bones, raised $6 million, and built The Shed, an anchor project that sparked the urban renewal of Addington.
For over a decade it was the city's deeply loved performing arts hub. In 2025 The Court Theatre took their final bow and moved into the central city, leaving the keys to a legendary space behind.
We're keeping the name, keeping the spirit, but completely rewriting the script. Welcome back to The Shed, reimagined as Christchurch's ultimate centre for indoor pickleball and padel. The stage is set. Now it's your turn to play.