Why SilverSneakers Is a Win for Pickleball Clubs (And How to Actually Use It)
As pickleball continues to explode across the U.S., one group is quietly becoming a major driver of daytime play and long-term membership: SilverSneakers participants. SilverSneakers—a fitness program included in many Medicare Advantage plans—gives eligible members free or subsidized access to participating fitness facilities. For pickleball and padel clubs, that means a built-in pipeline of active, […]
The Sweet Spot Podcast: Get Hitched – Finding the Right Player with Hitch Player Finder
February 2026 Every pickleball player has been there. You show up to open play, put your paddle in the stack, and wait — not knowing if the next game will be a great match or a total mismatch. Or you’re traveling, paddle in tow, and spending more time hunting for a game than actually playing […]
Commercial Floor Resources joins IAPPF as Gold Sponsor
CFR brings decades of national expertise including extensive projects with leading pickleball franchisor PickleRage SEATTLE, Wash. — October 30, 2025 — The International Association of Pickleball & Padel Facilities (IAPPF) today announced that Commercial Floor Resources (CFR) has joined as a Gold Sponsor, expanding the association’s ecosystem of expert providers for high-performance racquet sport facilities. […]
IAPPF Welcomes PourMyBev as a Gold Founding Sponsor
PourMyBev helping facilities tap profits with self-pour Seattle, WA, October 7, 2025 – The International Association of Pickleball & Padel Facilities (IAPPF) today announced that PourMyBev, the self-pour beverage technology company behind tap-to-activate walls, mobile self-pour stations, and integrated analytics, has joined the association as a Gold Founding Sponsor. The partnership brings cutting-edge food & […]
Fill your Courts! How to Drive Growth With Digital Marketing
The Sweet Spot Podcast – Episode with Wes Shaw and Chase Wicklund of Stack 11 Marketing 🎙️ Episode Overview In this episode of The Sweet Spot, host Josh Kerns welcomes West Shaw and Chase Wicklund of StackEleven Marketing, the only agency exclusively focused on marketing for pickleball facilities. From filling courts to retaining members, West […]
IAPPF Welcomes Mindspring Padel as Sponsor to Boost Global Padel Growth
The International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF) today announced that Mindspring Padel has joined the association as an official sponsor. This strategic partnership aligns IAPPF’s global network of facility stakeholders and industry suppliers with Mindspring’s expertise in developing and financing padel infrastructure, supporting the rapid growth of the sport in the United States […]
Welcoming padel facilities and suppliers to the IAPPF family!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Association of Pickleball Facilities Expands to Include Padel, Partners with Conquer Padel as Founding Sponsor IAPF Rebrands as International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF), leading the development of the pickleball and padel industries SEATTLE, WA — June 13, 2025 — The International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF), the leading […]