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May 2025

Old Coast Pickleball’s Early Opening Makes Waves in St. Augustine, FL

Brady Watkins06 mins

Located in St. Augustine, Florida, Old Coast Pickleball Club opened its doors in May of 2024 and has quickly become a hub for Florida pickleballers. Tim and Ashley Owens, owners of Old Coast and founders of Court Reserve, have already been deeply immersed in the pickleball world for years. Tim and Ashley’s experience owning/operating Court Reserve, one of the top management software tools in pickleball, led them towards opening Old Coast. Now, they set their sights on serving the pickleball community by playing host.

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What Type of Weather Insurance Do I Need for My Pickleball Tournament?

Spectrum Weather Insurance020 mins

Organizing a pickleball tournament is an exciting endeavor that brings together athletes, fans, and sponsors for days filled with competitive matches and community engagement. However, one crucial aspect that can make or break your event is the weather. From sudden downpours, lightning, to extreme heat, unpredictable conditions can disrupt matches, reduce spectator turnout, and threaten your financial bottom line.

Weather insurance is essential to any risk management strategy to safeguard against these uncertainties. In this article, we delve into different types of rain insurance, compare them with event cancellation policies—emphasizing that cancellation insurance is often the more comprehensive choice—and discuss coverage for excessive heat and humidity. We also explore why working with a specialized broker is vital in finding the right insurance package for your tournament.

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THE WAIT IS OVER: VIVA PADEL & PICKLEBALL CLUB CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING ON JUNE 6

Viva Padel and Pickleball06 mins

PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 12, 2025) – VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club is pulling back the curtains with an official grand opening celebration starting with a members-only preview on Friday, June 6 from 5 pm to 9 pm, and opening to the general public on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 7 am to 10 pm. Located at 1300 N 8th Street, this 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility marks Philadelphia’s first dedicated outdoor padel and pickleball club. The grand opening event is free to attend and welcomes guests of all ages to experience the club’s premier amenities and vibrant community atmosphere.

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Business Model Based on Classes and Inclusivity Create Success for The Pickleball Club of Carlsbad

Amy Busse07 mins

What do you call a pickleball club that offers classes seven days a week? The Pickleball Club of Carlsbad, California. 

PBC’s business model is different than many other clubs. As owner Shawn Walker describes it, programming is their offense.

“When I first started playing pickleball, I showed up, paid a fee and that was it,” Shawn said. “I wanted something different for my club and for me, that was focusing on the new players and in turn creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere.”

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Serving Health and Performance: How Pickles Is Redefining Pickleball Through Physical Therapy

Emma Jane011 mins

On a mission to create connections between all types of people and enrich the lives of others through Pickleball, Pickles, located in Hanover, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, has differentiated themselves from other clubs by partnering with a local physical therapy (PT) clinic to provide in-house rehabilitation and injury prevention services to players. Their facility, all completely indoors, features six tournament sized courts, two dinking practice courts, “The Kitchen,” which serves pre-packaged snacks and beverages including beer/wine, a retail shop, and a player’s recovery lounge which houses the PT. Each of these aspects of the club serve specific purposes which contribute to Pickles’ overall prioritization of member health and enjoyment of the sport.

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Whoa MPO! How Madtown Pickleball Open Became Wisconsin’s Largest Pickleball Tournament

Destination Madison07 mins

The year was 2020. As the world sought new ways to stay social safely, who knew that pickleball would emerge as such a strong national pastime? 

The Madison Area Sports Commission did. 

“We were on hiatus from hosting IRONMAN Wisconsin, a world-class event we’d welcomed since 2002,” says Brandon Holstein, Senior Sports Account Manager at the Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC). “As much as we missed bringing thousands of IRONMAN athletes and fans to our capital city, it gave us time to explore what sports were trending—and where Madison’s offerings may have been lacking. We knew pickleball was rising in popularity and the Professional Pickleball Association had just been established, so we got to work.”

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