Christmas and end of year events 2026
Everyone knows the Christmas party where forty people sit at one long table and only talk to the two colleagues next to them.
This is not that. Your team plays padel and pickleball, eats together and can finish in the wellness hub. Our coaches run the whole thing for 10 to 150 people, just off Epping Road in North Ryde.
Why teams book with us
Ryde Multisport & Racquet Centre gives you the activity, the venue and the food in one booking. No hunting for a venue, a caterer and something to do.
Teams rotate through games, so people end up talking to colleagues they never sit near.
Pickleball and padel are easy to pick up and suit all ages and abilities. No experience needed.
The coaching team runs social games, challenges or a full tournament. Nobody from your team has to organise the day.
Your event can be fully licensed, with alcohol available to buy at your function through our liquor licence. Subject to approval, with at least 20 days' notice.
We are open 7am to 10:30pm, seven days. Run a long lunch, an afternoon or an after-work session.
Music, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. It feels like a party, not a work meeting.
Christmas party ideas
Pick a format and we shape it around your numbers, your timing and how competitive your crew is.
A mini tournament with a draw and a winner. Name your teams and play for bragging rights until next year.
Two hours on court, then an Aussie BBQ or a catered lunch spread for the whole group.
Sport, food, then the wellness hub. Sauna, ice bath and compression boots to close out the year.
Split the session across padel and pickleball. Our Classic package mixes both with a coach-led mini tournament.
A relaxed, coach-led social format. Perfect when half your team has never held a paddle.
Events can run for a few hours or the complete day. Add breakfast and lunch to keep everyone fuelled.
More than the Christmas party
The last few months of the year are busy for every HR and culture team. We host the lot:
Want more of a team focus? See our corporate team building in North Ryde.
Corporate packages
Every package includes court use, racquets, balls and a coach. Packages start from a minimum of 8 people.
Minimum 8 people
Extra hours available
Minimum 8 people
Extra hours available
Minimum 8 people
Extra hours available
Minimum 8 people
Extra hours available
Minimum 8 people
Extra hours available
Tell us your numbers and preferred package and we will come back with a quote.
Food and drinks
Catering is available on request. Add any of these to your package.
| Add-on | What you get |
|---|---|
| Recovery package | Ice bath, compression boots and a sauna session |
| Drinks package | Water, coconut water and non-alcoholic drinks. Non-alcoholic beers available at an extra charge |
| Licensed bar | Alcohol available for purchase at your function through our liquor licence. Subject to approval, with at least 20 days' notice |
| Breakfast package | Toasted muesli, yoghurt and a fruit platter with fresh juices |
| Lunch package | Assorted wraps with a variety of juices |
| Mixed food package | Breakfast and lunch combined |
| Aussie BBQ | A mix of meat and salads |
| Transport | Pick-up from your workplace, arranged on request |
Close to your office
We are at 16-18 Epping Road, North Ryde. That makes us a handy end of year venue for teams across:
Need to move a big group? We can arrange transport with pick-up from your workplace. Pricing on request.
December is the busiest month for work Christmas parties. The earlier you enquire, the more dates and times you can choose from.
Send us your preferred date, rough numbers and the sports you like. We will come back with options and a quote.
Planning a licensed event? Book at least 20 days ahead so we can arrange approval.
Questions
Our corporate events host anywhere from 10 to 150 people. Our packages start from a minimum of 8 people. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the courts and format to suit.
Yes. Our events can be fully licensed, with alcohol available for purchase at your function, arranged through our liquor licence. This is subject to approval, so please give us at least 20 days' notice before your event. Licensed service runs within approved trading hours. Our drinks package also covers water, coconut water and non-alcoholic options.
Yes. Catering is available on request. Choose from a breakfast package, a lunch package with wraps and juices, a mixed breakfast and lunch package, or an Aussie BBQ with a mix of meat and salads.
That is fine. Pickleball and padel are easy to pick up and suit all ages and abilities. Our coach runs the intro and guides everyone through, so complete beginners can join in.
Our standard packages run for 2 hours, and the Platinum Experience and Tribe Padel & Wellness packages run for 3 hours. Events can also run for a few hours or the complete day, and extra hours can be added.
No. Racquets and balls are included in every corporate package. Your team just needs comfortable clothes and sports shoes.
Yes. Our wellness hub has a sauna, an ice bath and compression boots. It is included in the Platinum Experience and Tribe Padel & Wellness packages, or you can add the recovery package to any booking.
We are at 16-18 Epping Road, North Ryde NSW 2113. From North Ryde Station, turn left on Delhi Road, cross at Epping Road and walk about 250 metres. Bus routes 290 and 291 also service the centre. Workplace pick-up can be arranged on request.
It depends on your package, your numbers, the length of your event and any catering or add-ons. Packages start from a minimum of 8 people. Send us your details and we will come back with a quote.
As early as you can. December is the busiest month for end of year events, so enquiring early gives you the widest choice of dates and times. If you want licensed alcohol, book at least 20 days before your event.
The work Christmas party often has a format problem. A long table, a set menu and a bar produce the same night every year. Some people love it. Plenty quietly stay home.
An activity fixes that. It gives people something to do together and a reason to talk to colleagues outside their usual circle. Ryde Multisport & Racquet Centre gives you the activity and the venue in one booking.
The centre has 5 padel courts, 12 pickleball courts including 4 premium dedicated courts, hard and synthetic grass tennis courts, and a wellness hub with a sauna and ice bath. There is coffee on hand, covered outdoor seating, and a kiosk and pro shop on site.
Padel is a mix of tennis and squash, with a hint of badminton. Pickleball is super easy to pick up and suits all ages and athletic abilities. Both are social by design, which makes them a great fit for an end of year function.
For teams in Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Ryde, Marsfield, Lane Cove and Chatswood, we are close by. One venue, one booking and one team to deal with.
Planning more than a Christmas party? Explore all our corporate events, see our corporate team building options, or learn more about pickleball at North Ryde.
Call (02) 9888 7466 or send us your date and numbers below.
Tell us your date, numbers and what you have in mind. Our team will get back to you with options and a quote.
Ryde Multisport & Racquet Centre
16-18 Epping Road, North Ryde NSW 2113
Open 7am to 10:30pm, seven days.
Getting here by train: From North Ryde Station, turn left on Delhi Road, cross at the Delhi Road and Epping Road intersection, then walk about 250 metres to the entrance. Bus routes 290 and 291 also service the centre.
Planning a licensed event? Enquire at least 20 days ahead so we can arrange approval.
