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…
Pickleball has revolutionized the way communities connect through sports. In 2024 alone, the sport grew by nearly 25%, with over 18,000 new courts popping up across the country. Each court isn’t just a playing surface—it’s a gathering place where players meet, compete, and form lasting connections. Pickleball more than most sports seems to thrive on…
World’s largest pickleball facility and the home of the US Open of Pickleball – which is billed as the “Biggest Pickleball Party in the World” – partners with CourtsApp making court and open-play bookings convenient and accessible New York, N.Y. (Feb. 25, 2026) — CourtsApp, the first AI-powered court marketplace for racquet and paddle sports, announced today an exciting…
Founded by former college and professional tennis players Shannon Hudson and Johan den Toom, Matrix Club in Lowell, Arkansas, opened in early 2021 and features tennis, padel and pickleball in one facility. Owners Shannon and Johan are keen to adapt space, programming and strategy as demand and member tastes change. Being finely tuned to their…
Looking to spice up the event selection at your club? Look no further than this special feature. This article will highlight three different clubs from around the country: Paddle Up (St. Louis, MO), Pala Pickleball (Spring, TX), and Weymouth Club (Weymouth, MA). Each club is unique in its location and business style, but they all…
As pickleball clubs continue to pop up nationwide, standing out requires more than just having courts. Branding, social media, and community engagement all play crucial roles in building long-term success. In this Q&A from PickleCon, Ashley Blakley and Suzanne Greever of Twisted Pickle share their insights on how club owners can approach marketing with intention…
