Whatever climate your club is located in, summer months require different programming to keep members engaged. Whether your snowbirds fly back home, indoor players choose the sun and outdoor courts, or visitors frequent your vacation town, it is important to update programming and keep marketing your club and maintain or even grow your revenue. Clubs…
Pickleball’s social nature lends itself easily to leagues, tournaments and social interaction. However, it is still an individual sport, and quite often, despite most games playing using a doubles format, the sense of a larger team spirit is missing. And while popular with older players, many facilities are working through how to attract, and retain,…
In January 2025, Wendy Humphries and her brother opened Warehouse Pickleball in Kensett, Arkansas, 50 miles outside Little Rock, with a love for the sport and a desire to create a welcoming environment for others who loved pickleball too. Now over a year into running the club, Wendy is happy to share what she’s learned…
In Texarkana, Texas, six public pickleball courts revealed a pattern many communities are now experiencing. What started as a simple conversion from aging tennis courts quickly became one of the busiest recreational spaces in the city. Every evening, the courts filled, players waited, and the parking lot overflowed. The demand was obvious, but the experience…
Click here to view the issue! Dear Club Owners and Operators, There is a version of the pickleball business that looks easy from the outside. Courts are full. Demand is steady. New players keep showing up. It would be tempting to think that success in this industry is simply a matter of keeping the…
