Pickleball facilities are operating in an increasingly competitive landscape. As the sport grows, so do the number of places people can play. In many communities, players now have access to free public courts, which means private clubs must offer more than just access to the game. The most successful facilities recognize that they are not…
Technology has many benefits at work, socially, and in your pickleball facility. While many clubs use technology to book court time, there are a wide variety of ways to harness the power of tech that can increase members’ enjoyment at your club and the bottom line. Clubs of all sizes are taking advantage of the…
As a pickleball club looking to diversify your streams of income, opening yourself up to hosting private events at your club can be a beneficial strategy to bringing new people through your doors and increasing your bottom line. The possibilities are truly endless in terms of what kind of events you can host within your facility, especially considering the growing popularity of the sport among all generations.
A premier pickleball facility located in Encinitas, California, Bobby Riggs Racquet and Paddle Club seeks to provide top-notch pickleball programming for players of all skill levels. As a public club, they are intent on creating an approachable environment for anyone looking for a pickleball home and enjoy introducing people to the sport through various private events hosted at the facility. They have chosen to host private events as a way to “offer a unique and exclusive experience for individuals, groups, and organizations” in the community, says Callan Dawson, owner of Bobby Riggs Racquet and Paddle Club.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the best pickleball minds in the country at PickleCon 2024 in Kansas City, including the dynamic duo from Pickleball Management Group. In this Interview, Charlie Hauser and Scott Winters talk about the problems that clubs face with a growing industry, and share insights on how clubs can thrive as successful businesses, not just sports facilities.
Pickleball is widely reported to be the fastest growing sport in the United States. One of the key drivers of this growth is that almost anyone, regardless of age and athletic ability, can learn how to play and improve their skill level with a bit of work. The quickest and most successful way for players…
