Clubs and venues

Pickleball can help grow thriving communities and optimise court capacity. Whether you're an existing racquet venue, community sports centre or have some great land waiting for action, integrating pickleball into your offering is easier than you think.
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How integrating pickleball can benefit you

Diversify your revenue

Many clubs observed a notable increase in membership, with some reporting growth of up to 20%.

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Meet more player demand

When introduced with a considered, strategic approach, pickleball can complement your existing sport offerings like tennis or other sporting operations. 

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Maximise existing court use

Integration doesn’t require major facility upgrades. Many venues use existing infrastructure and temporary nets and markers for flexible, low-cost set up.

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What to consider before integrating pickleball

What will you use courts and spaces for?

Pickleball court usage typically falls into casual play, competition or elite.

The primary use will influence your infrastructure needs.

Have a strategic plan

Define the purpose of integration, how you’ll govern and manage integration day to day and gauge demand from both members and the broader community.

Make sure it's feasible?

Conduct a venue audit to determine feasability and viability. Consider things like:

  • court usage rates, surface and market viability
  • court configurations and environmental factors that could impact play
  • budgets, costs, pricing strategy and insurance

Consider program delivery and promotion

How can you introduce and run a sustainable pickleball program at your venue. Consider:

  • promotions and programs 
  • coaches, competitions and volunteers; and 
  • additional digital tools and systems you may need
  • Tennis Australia has a suite of digital tools to support the set up, promotion and management of pickleball—from court hire to comps.

Need help integrating pickleball?

We can help clubs and venues determine whether integrating pickleball is a smart and feasible move for you and your community. If you'd like support get in touch.

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