August 21, 2026
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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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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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How West Coast Pickleball Built a Thriving Business Through Community Minded Marketing

Amy Busse08 mins

As with any new club, the founders of West Coast Pickleball in Yorba Linda, California, knew that to get players in the door, they first had to be aware that the club existed. To help spread the word, Club Director James Byun utilized a variety of marketing tactics with minimal costs.

When the club opened in December of 2024, Jason and his co-workers went to the streets to find pickleball players where they already were. As the first indoor pickleball facility in Orange County, they had something unique to offer players and were eager to tell the community about their facility. 

With an eye on the local market, West Coast Pickleball provided an article on the newly opened club to a neighborhood magazine that is distributed to 15,000 homes. They also went one step further to ensure nearby players were aware of the newly built six-court facility in the area.

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Breaking Ground and Building Buzz: How a Construction Entrepreneur Brought Pickleball to Cleveland

Amy Busse06 mins

What do you get when you cross an entrepreneur and the fastest-growing sport in the United States? The Cleveland Pickleball Center! Since opening in February 2025, Cleveland’s first and only dedicated indoor pickleball center offers three outdoor and ten indoor courts, state-of-the-art LED lighting, private event and party space, bar, players lounge areas, on-site parking with EV charging stations and more.

Cleveland Pickleball Center President Rob Euerle says he understood the appeal of pickleball after playing one game. Looking around town he noticed while there were some city-owned outdoor recreational properties, there wasn’t anything that allowed players to play year-round. He saw a great opportunity to bring the sport to Cleveland and was eager to take advantage of it.

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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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