BREAKING NEWS: Reports of Picklr Financial Crisis and Layoffs: What We Know and Don’t Know, and What It Means for the Industry
By Josh Kerns/IAPPF The IAPPF is monitoring rapidly developing reports involving The Picklr. Here is what can be established from public records and first-hand sources—and what remains speculation. Reports that The Picklr is facing a serious corporate financial crisis spread rapidly across the pickleball industry Wednesday, including claims of sweeping layoffs and an imminent or […]
The 3 Decisions That Will Define Pickleball Clubs in 2026
By: Ben Borton Co-Founder PodPlay Technologies The first wave of pickleball was a gold rush. If you had courts, you had customers. In 2026, that advantage is gone. The best clubs aren’t the ones that opened first—they’re the ones that run the best experience and build real communities. Demand is no longer the question. Execution […]
Seattle’s Court Conflict: Pickleball Players Fight City Plan to Slash 36 Courts
The birthplace of pickleball’s largest city is poised to gut nearly 40 percent of its courts — and the community isn’t taking it lying down. By Josh Kerns/Facility Magazine Talk about irony: Seattle, the closest major city to Bainbridge Island and birthplace of pickleball — is now the stage for one of the sport’s most […]
CourtReserve unleashes power of Google and “Public Booking” to significantly boost new play and profits
CourtReserve is rolling out two tightly connected features designed to do one thing: get a new player or non-member onto your courts as fast as possible – and boosting your bottom line. The newly launched “Public Booking” feature gives racquet and paddle clubs a dedicated link that lets anyone reserve a court or register for […]
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 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 […]