As pickleball continues to expand at seemingly ever-increasing speed, it’s been notable that a definitive frontrunner was needed to navigate players through the plethora of court options. That’s why the announcement that Pickleheads is now the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball is so important.
A Strategic Approach
Unlike other court search engines, Pickleheads adopted a strategic approach, leveraging the power of Google searches to secure premier rankings for myriad “pickleball courts near {city}” keywords. This method made it more effective than Places2Play.com, which USA Pickleball used to endorse.
It is also notably different from its competitor, Pickleplay.com, which predominantly focuses on amassing app users. In contrast, Pickleheads solely aimed to streamline court accessibility.
Harnessing the robust presence garnered through Google searches, Pickleheads unveiled its app in October 2023. This innovative platform allowed users to update court information dynamically, ensuring a high degree of accuracy. The site has seen 60,000 interactions since its inception.
Understanding the quintessential journey of the pickleball-curious, the significance of locating a nearby court cannot be overstated. This grassroots connection underscores the partnership between USA Pickleball and Pickleheads, serving as an invaluable resource for novices and seasoned players alike.
Comprehensive Database
Furthermore, the comprehensive database curated by Pickleheads encompasses not only court listings but also player profiles, open-play sessions, and tournament details. This repository of information grants both organizations the flexibility to explore innovative avenues and cater to the diverse needs of the pickleball community.
USA Pickleball’s 2,200 ambassadors can now head to the Pickleheads website to update their court and game information. With their input, the court and schedule information you see on Pickleheads will be more accurate than ever before.
The Best Tool
With Pickleheads now replacing Places2Play as USAP’s official court and game finder, Places2Play users should be sure to migrate to Pickleheads for the most up-to-date information.
Pickleheads partnered with USA Pickleball to offer YOU, the player, the best tool for finding courts and games possible. Pickleheads has come a long way since it started. It took them over two years to get the most reliable information available, and now, with USAP’s help, they’ll be able to create the one platform all players can rely on.
All Pickleheads data is crowd-sourced from players like you, and it has processed over 60,000 user updates. Keeping up with new courts and changing schedules takes a team effort, so contribute to the community by submitting your updates!
You can help by:
- Adding new locations: Add a court to our database using the link at the bottom of our homepage.
- Suggesting edits: You can also suggest edits to any court. Just find this button on any court page.
Follow all your local courts. Updated schedules and games are coming soon, so you won’t want to miss out on new opportunities to play! On any court page, just hit “Follow this court.”
