Pickleball at “The World’s Most Famous Beach”: Q&A with Pictona

Pictona, a world-class pickleball complex located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is creating waves at the “World’s Most Famous Beach”. In this interview, we sit down with Mark Shaw of Pictona to hear about the journey of this club’s founders, Rainer and Julie Martens, and how their love for the sport evolved into a multi-million-dollar facility. From its origins as an idea to alleviate crowded courts, Pictona has grown into a 15-acre campus with 49 courts, a 1,200-seat stadium, and various recreational amenities. Shaw shares insights into the Martens’ dedication, the challenges and triumphs of developing Pictona, and the unique position it holds within the Daytona Beach area as a top-tier pickleball venue that attracts both local members and global visitors.

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Pickleball’s City Take Over: Q&A with CityPickle

Diving into the vibrant world of CityPickle, our team had the chance to learn more from one of the most unique clubs in the country, dedicated to furthering the sport beyond its boundaries. Founded by longtime friends Mary Cannon and Erica Desai, CityPickle has quickly made a name for itself in the pickleball community. From their innovative seasonal activations at iconic urban locations to their commitment to fostering a welcoming community, CityPickle stands out as a unique player in the growing pickleball scene. Join us as we explore the club’s origins, its inspiring mission, and the exciting programs that make it a cherished space for connection and fun.

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The HUB Brings Top-Notch Pickleball to the Golden State

Despite the typical challenge of expanding a business in California, the owners at the HUB, a pickleball club quickly gaining steam, have opened three unique facilities in San Diego, Alameda, and Silicon Valley. Simply put, the HUB is doing a lot of things right, as each club offers exceptional pickleball courts, tasty food, and a lively community at each location. Business expansion can be difficult in any state, let alone in California, but the HUB’s prudent philosophy of growth has yielded several fruitful facilities. The current owners, Ted Angelo and Pat Rolfe hope to further their club’s growth by franchising to other states in the near future. 

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DETA Pickleball Club Uses Management Software To Make A Good First Impression

As the first official pickleball club in Miami, Florida, it was important for DETA Pickleball Club to make a good first impression on the Miami community and ensure the administrative aspects of their club were well-organized. For this reason, DETA chose to work with CourtReserve for their backend management system to help them run their club confidently, knowing they can focus on pickleball and CourtReserve will handle reservations and other overhead tasks. Offering a variety of management tools specifically designed for pickleball clubs, CourtReserve brings value to their clubs through their dynamic reservation system, providing digital waivers to customers, point of sale features, and other add-ons the clubs can choose based on their requirements..

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