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The pioneering technology platform PodPlay has officially unveiled its innovative solution tailored for racket sports venues, garnering early adoption from over 30 locations, including CityPickle, the prominent New York City pickleball hub. The platform integrates hardware features such as replays, scoreboards, and door access with essential venue management software. Enhancing Efficiency Developed by PodPlay Technologies, the autonomous experience tech stack manages reservations, door access, video replays, digital scoreboards, event programming, security, coaching, memberships, and payments in a user-friendly application. The integrated system, coupled with a robust data and analytics layer, aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize metrics, and drive revenue…

If you’re considering incorporating pickleball into your fitness center or commercial real estate property, what are the do’s and don’t’s, and how can you spot any potential pitfalls in time? Pickleball courts are cropping up everywhere these days, although experts believe the sport has still yet to meet its ceiling. Surging Popularity As we have read many times, pickleball’s surging popularity means it is now the fastest-growing sport in America, with participants doubling to 8.9 million between 2021 and 2022. But is it a wise investment? The U.S. reportedly needs an additional 25,000 courts, requiring a $900 million investment to…

Pickleball is catching on big time in the Hudson Valley, New York, with a surge in new local courts annually, frequently repurposed from disused tennis courts in public parks. The emergence of leagues, continuous casual games, and the proliferation of instructors and new courts have all contributed to the sport’s growth. Hudson Valley’s Best Courts Zac Shaw of Hudson Valley One has put together a list of the most favored and easily accessible courts in and around Ulster County: Accord Bank House (294 Queens Highway, Accord) provides four hard courts, two indoors and two outdoors, with permanent lines and portable…

Veterans’ Day Tournament Being Held This Weekend In Naples, Florida Naples Pickleball Center is set to host the Veterans Day Tribute Pickleball Tournament today, Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11.  This two-day event aims to support Homebase Florida and Warrior Homes of Collier, organizations providing essential services such as mental health support and housing assistance. Free Clinics NPC has been actively contributing by offering free clinics to veterans and team members, ensuring their prowess on the courts. The primary objective is to unite the community, expressing appreciation for the selfless service of our nation’s veterans. The tournament kicks off…

Franchisor and indoor court operator Dill Dinkers has announced an expansion plan into the D.C. area. Local entrepreneurs Travis Andrews and Jonathan Boateng have collaborated to introduce the pickleball brand to Washington, D.C. They’ve inked a regional development deal with Dill Dinkers to establish five indoor pickleball facilities in the District within the next five years. A Promising Opportunity The duo, inspired by their meeting with Dill Dinkers founders Will and Denise Richards earlier this year, perceived it as a promising opportunity to join forces with the expanding company, initiated in November 2022 in Columbia, Maryland, and now boasting over…

Kentwood, Michigan’s Broad Leaf Brewery and Spirits, is embarking on a strategic transformation of its vacant production space. The brewery recently closed its doors temporarily to repurpose the approximately 4,000-square-foot warehouse area into an indoor pickleball court. Innovative Move This innovative move aligns with the evolving dynamics of the craft beer industry and the brewery’s adjusted distribution strategy. Originally procured for its substantial storage capacity, the former Klingman’s Furniture warehouse covers over 25,000 square feet, accommodating brewing facilities, storage, a retail space, and a 99-seat taproom. A Reevaluation However, shifts in the craft beer landscape prompted a reevaluation of the…

The Leading Health and Wellness Company AdvoCare International, LLC has teamed up with the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships as the official hydration and energy sponsor, making AdvoCare products available to players and attendees. Pickleball’s premier event is taking place at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, until November 12. AdvoCare Present At The U.S. Nationals AdvoCare will be at the event offering samples of Spark® and Rehydrate® as well as providing an exclusive BOGO offer. Attendees and players can enjoy AdvoCare products throughout the tournament and are invited to visit the AdvoCare booth in Pickleball Boulevard. The…

Indoor pickleball facility provider and franchisor Pickleball Kingdom has announced news of their latest franchisées. Sam and Jami Zolt bring a deep-seated passion for pickleball and a shared objective of nurturing a lively pickleball community in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Substantial Demand The choice to extend operations to Murfreesboro is a direct response to the substantial demand for pickleball facilities and programs in the area. Sam and Jami, who are pickleball enthusiasts themselves, discerned this surge in popularity and identified an opportunity to address the needs of their local community. Ace Rodrigues, CEO of Pickleball Kingdom, was characteristically enthusiastic about the new…

As we have read over the last few days, the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour has seen a wide variety of participants with intriguing and heartwarming stories. The mother-and-daughter duo Angie and Ella Cosma out of Washington state, for example, only started playing the sport in June of last year. “Cool” Ella Cosma, age 14, told Stephen Hunt of Red Line Editorial, “It’s cool to see how big this event is because pickleball started small where we’re from. To see so many people come together is cool.” The event, hosted at Brookhaven…

The Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown held on Tuesday night has been one of the undoubted highlights of the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Farmers Branch, TX, so far. This exhibition featured renowned Dallas sports figures Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, John Isner, Scottie Scheffler, and Marty Turco, who shared the pickleball court with some of the sport’s prominent pro players, including World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, Jay Devilliers, Catherine Parenteau, Julian Arnold, Lauren Stratman, and Allyce Jones. Memorable Moments Among the memorable moments, Dirk Nowitzki displayed a deft touch as he executed an “ATP”…