Designing or renovating a pickleball facility brings many decisions – how many courts, what the locker rooms to look like, and how about parking? All of these decisions, of course, are important; however, one that might be the most important in the long run is lighting. Lighting impacts player safety, tournament readiness, and, of course,…
Private clubs are still able to provide larger experiences for their pickleball-playing members. All it takes is interested players and some collaboration, as The Stirling Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, can attest. “Since offering pickleball five years ago, our members have really embraced it,” Marty Hennessy, director of tennis and pickleball, says. “We have three…
Triple Team Pickleball, formerly known as NTPL, has a proven model for league success if you’ve got a court, a roster of players, and a desire to grow your pickleball program. This fast-growing, team-based league is designed with clubs in mind, offering a flexible but structured format that elevates competitive play while building community. Whether you’re a private facility, social club, or public venue, you can host a league that feeds directly into the national Triple Team tournament pathway and can help improve your bottom line and strengthen your club.
Located in St. Augustine, Florida, Old Coast Pickleball Club opened its doors in May of 2024 and has quickly become a hub for Florida pickleballers. Tim and Ashley Owens, owners of Old Coast and founders of Court Reserve, have already been deeply immersed in the pickleball world for years. Tim and Ashley’s experience owning/operating Court Reserve, one of the top management software tools in pickleball, led them towards opening Old Coast. Now, they set their sights on serving the pickleball community by playing host.
What do you call a pickleball club that offers classes seven days a week? The Pickleball Club of Carlsbad, California.
PBC’s business model is different than many other clubs. As owner Shawn Walker describes it, programming is their offense.
“When I first started playing pickleball, I showed up, paid a fee and that was it,” Shawn said. “I wanted something different for my club and for me, that was focusing on the new players and in turn creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere.”
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.
