For some pickleball players, the ability to play 24/7 is a pipedream. For members of the 24-Hour Pickleball Club in Lexington, South Carolina, it is an everyday occurrence. Owner Dan Handford became a fan of pickleball after playing on a business trip. Upon his return to Lexington, he decided to open a facility based on…
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the Picklebarn is an indoor eight-court facility that opened in 2022. Husband and wife co-owners Mitch and Sidney Elofson played tennis together collegiately and opened Picklebarn to make racquet sports accessible and fun for everyone. Utilizing their coaching backgrounds, the couple has turned Picklebarn into a successful model of reliable revenue…
Lucky Shots Pickleball Club continues to be a leader in pickleball in the Twin Cities area, thanks to its welcoming and community-focused environment that keeps players coming back. From expanding youth programming to maintaining a friendly atmosphere, the first indoor pickleball club in Minneapolis remains a pickleball destination for Minnesotans and visitors alike. To help…
The first pickleball club in Macomb County, Michigan, Bash Pickleball Club, opened in May 2024 with 10 indoor courts. While co-owners Kevin and Sam Brikho had always planned to expand the facility, the success of the club prompted them to add eight more courts less than five months later, making it the largest indoor pickleball…
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Clubs of all sizes can benefit from hosting pickleball tournaments. From member-only events to renting your space for public tournaments, events can be a fantastic way to generate reliable income and new members. Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwall, Texas, has winning strategies in both areas that maximize profit and provide a great time for all. …
