June 4, 2026
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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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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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How to Grow your Club by Leveraging Beginner Clinics

Crew Pickleball010 mins

As pickleball continues its rise in popularity, club owners are constantly looking for ways to engage new players and build a loyal community. One of the most effective—and overlooked—methods for growing a club is hosting beginner clinics. Beginner clinics are great because they introduce new players to the sport in a structured, welcoming environment while simultaneously increasing court usage, strengthening member retention, and driving revenue opportunities. 

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Driving Pickleball Forward: Centerline Athletics Announces Rapid Growth and Strategic Collaborations

Centerline Athletics05 mins

MENASHA, Wis., — Centerline Athletics, a fast-growing brand revolutionizing high-performance
athletic apparel for pickleball players, is celebrating a milestone first year marked by significant
growth and strategic partnerships.The company has achieved 20% month-over-month growth
for nine consecutive months, surpassing six figures in revenue and securing retail partnerships
with Tennis Warehouse and Pickleball Kingdom pro shops.

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Top 3 Ways to Fill Downtime on Your Pickleball Courts

Luke Wade07 mins

Idle pickleball courts during off-peak hours present both a challenge and an opportunity. Over my years working with sports facilities, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity and community-focused programming can transform slow times into some of the most rewarding hours on your schedule. To stand out and maximize your facility’s potential, here are three impactful strategies to fill your courts, boost revenue, and engage your community:

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