About this event

4:30 PM – 7 PM, 4th October, Sunday
πŸ“ Pick a Ball, Phase 3, Mann road, Opposite to yukio, Hinjewadi

Forget the usual sports setup. This Sunday, we’re bringing PICKLEBALL + CHESS + PEOPLE together. πŸ“β™ŸοΈβœ¨

This one’s gonna be SUPER SUPERRRR SOCIAL annnndd BANNGERRR!!!

Join us for PAWNS & PADDLES by MATES πŸ“β™ŸοΈπŸ”₯

Come for the pickleball.
Stay for the people.
Challenge someone at chess.
Leave with stories.

Let the whole Pune watch your game. πŸ‘€

✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING?

πŸ“ Fast & friendly pickleball games
β™ŸοΈ Quick-fire chess battles
🀝 Meet new people & fellow game lovers
πŸ”₯ Fun matchups & unexpected pairings
πŸ˜‚ Ice-breakers, mini challenges & crazy moments
πŸ† Mini Chess Tournament + Diamond Membership of Chess.com & exciting prizes for Top 3
πŸ“Έ Photos, conversations & memories
πŸŒƒ A completely different Sunday vibe

Whether you're a pickleball pro, playing for the first time, 600-rated at chess or 1600+, nobody gets left out.

Come play.
Get challenged.
Make a new mate.
Repeat. πŸ˜ˆπŸ“β™ŸοΈ


🚨 DON'T JUST HEAR ABOUT IT LATER.

While everyone else is figuring out what to do on Sunday, you could be stepping onto the pickleball court with a complete stranger… then sitting across a chessboard from them 10 minutes later. πŸ‘€

PLAY. SOCIALIZE. COMPETE. REPEAT. πŸ“β™ŸοΈπŸ”₯

❀️ MATES Chess Club, where games meet people, and strangers become mates.

Limited spots. Don’t be the person asking β€œhow was it?” the next day. πŸ‘€

We can’t wait to see you at PAWNS & PADDLES by MATES – Event #8! β€οΈπŸ“β™ŸοΈ

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WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FRKBkH2sQgn2AIUlYAceQa
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Code of Conduct

By participating in the MATES chess event, you agree to the following terms:

- Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and meet everyone
- Treat all participants with respect, kindness, and consideration.
-Follow the instructions of the event leaders and volunteers.
- Be mindful of your surroundings.
- No disruptive or unsafe behavior will be tolerated.
- I consent to being photographed or filmed during the event and for my image or video to be used in promotional materials, social media, or any other content related to the event.