“If you build it, they will come” certainly applies to the sport of pickleball, according to a new study from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and Pickleheads, a website that helps players find and schedule pickleball games. The study concluded that pickleball’s unprecedented growth would require a $900 million investment to build the 25,000 courts in the U.S. necessary to support continued participation gains.
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Pickleball Kingdom Entering Wisconsin with New Franchisee
The expansion comes as a result of a partnership between Pickleball Kingdom Franchising and Forbici Management Group, Inc.
EXEC: Selkirk Sport Co-Founder Talks Capitalizing on Pickleball’s Fast Growth
Brothers Mike and Rob Barnes started Selkirk Sport in Hayden, ID, in 2014, believing that pickleball, once an obscure sport played by seniors and in physical education classes, was about to take off. Rob Barnes, co-founder and co-CEO, talked with SGB Executive about Selkirk’s and the sport of pickleball’s potential growth and its challenges.
Skechers Partners with Pickleball England
Skechers continues to invest heavily in its sponsorship of pickleball events and was recently named the official footwear sponsor of the 2023 English Open and the English Nationals’ pickleball tournaments.
The Association Of Pickleball Players Partners With Universal Tennis
The Association of Pickleball Players agreed to make Universal Tennis, the creator behind the UTR Rating for tennis, its official ratings partner.
Selkirk Sport Steps Into Footwear Designed For Pickleball
Selkirk Sport, the manufacturer of pickleball equipment, is expanding its product range by launching the S01 Pro Court Shoe and S02 Premium Court Shoe. The S01 Pro Court Shoe, the first shoe introduced by Selkirk Labs, enables faster movement on the court. Key features include a ladder lacing system, breathable fabric and an extended sole wrap […]
Selkirk Sport Steps Into Footwear Designed For Pickleball
Selkirk Sport, the manufacturer of pickleball equipment, is expanding its product range by launching the S01 Pro Court Shoe and S02 Premium Court Shoe. The S01 Pro Court Shoe, the first shoe introduced by Selkirk Labs, enables faster movement on the court. Key features include a ladder lacing system, breathable fabric and an extended sole wrap […]
Pickleball Injuries Could Cost Americans Upwards Of $500 Million In 2023
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., could cost Americans from $250 million to $500 million in medical costs in 2023 tied to higher injury rates, particularly among seniors, according to a report from UBS.
Franklin Sports Inks Five-Year Partnership Deal With Pickleball Canada
Franklin Sports signed a five-year partnership agreement with Pickleball Canada, the National Sport Organization of the country’s fastest-growing sport.
Life Time’s New York City Expansion Continues With Indoor Pickleball And Athletic Club
Life Time reported it entered into a lease agreement with Vornado Realty Trust to occupy more than 53,000 square feet on the first three floors of the Penn 1 building adjacent to Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring indoor pickleball and an athletic club.
Major League Pickleball Names Imperial As Its Official Licensed Headwear
Imperial has been named “The Official Licensed Headwear of Major League Pickleball.” MLP is reportedly the highest-tier competitive league in professional pickleball.
USA Pickleball Names New CEO
USA Pickleball, the national governing body for pickleball, named Mike Nealy as CEO, effective mid-June. Nealy replaces CEO Stu Upson, whose last day with the organization was May 31.
The Pickleball Club Opens First Club In Sarasota, FL
The Pickleball Club is celebrating the recent grand opening of its first club. In Sarasota near Lakewood Ranch, FL, the recent ribbon cutting marks the opening of the first dedicated indoor pickleball facility in the state.
Skechers Sponsors Pickleball Canada National Championship
Skechers reported it signed an agreement naming the brand as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the Pickleball Canada National Championship, beginning with the 2023 season. “We launched Skechers Viper Court footwear to a positive reaction from the pickleball community, athletes and fans,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Skechers currently sponsors every major elite professional pickleball tour […]
Skechers Sponsors Pickleball Canada National Championship
Skechers reported it signed an agreement naming the brand as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the Pickleball Canada National Championship, beginning with the 2023 season. “We launched Skechers Viper Court footwear to a positive reaction from the pickleball community, athletes and fans,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Skechers currently sponsors every major elite professional pickleball tour […]
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