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01 / Benefits
Designed for
Who the Institute was built for.
i.
Exclusive industry research
State of the Facility Industry Report (CourtReserve partnership), Global Pickleball Report (PlayByPoint), quarterly compensation, F&B, and membership-model studies. Plus the IAPPF Facility Buy/Sell & Valuation Index and a monthly subscription to the exclusive Business of Pickleball newsletter.
Standalone value · $1,800+
ii.
Health Insurance & Group Purchasing Power
Group-rate health, dental, vision, and disability insurance. 401K program. Group buying with J&J Snacks and Keurig Dr Pepper. Free insurance checkup with the Pickleball Insurance Program.
Member value · Thousands per year
iii.
Peer-to-Peer Networking & Community
Regional Meetups, local market networking events, webinars, and virtual networking events. Curated, invitation-only gatherings. Your direct line to others sharing how you can best succeed.
Priceless · And our members say so
iv.
Legal & compliance toolkit
Discounted Legal Forms Package built for sports facilities by industry attorneys. Waiver of Liability, Membership Agreements, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy. Free media releases via Conscious Counsel.
Standalone value · $2,000+
v.
The annual conference & expo
The largest gathering of pickleball and padel facility leadership in the world. Operators, vendors, investors, architects, and lawyers in one room. Members save on registration; FID members get one pass free.
Member savings · $400+ per event
vi.
Facility Magazine
The voice of the pickleball and padel industries. Case studies, operator deep-dives, legal and insurance briefings, and supplier reviews — exclusive to members. Members read it first, and read it free.
Members-only publication
02 / Membership
Pick your tier
Membership — Your pathway to success.
Facility
Pickleball & padel facilities operating in the US and Canada.
$
499
/ yr
- Full research library + State of the Facility Industry Repor
- Weekly Newsletter + Facility Magazine
- Business of Pickleball newsletter subscription
- Group insurance, 401K & buying programs
- Legal Forms Package ($2K+ value)
- Free admission to Regional Meetups
- Special member discount — International Conference & Expo and Investor Summit
- Special Sponsor Offers ($1K+ value)
- Unlimited employee members
- Travel Center & global advocacy
Facilities in Development
Aspirational owners and facilities in progress but not yet open.
$
499
/ yr
- Everything in the Facility tier, plus:
- Facilities In Development Institute access
- Guides: Starting & Financing a New Facility
- Ask an Expert — 8 free 30-min calls
- 1 FREE Annual Conference registration
- FREE Regional Meetup registration
- Architecture, Legal, Insurance, Lighting & Software consults
- Unlimited employee members
- Travel Center & global advocacy
International Facility
Pickleball & padel facilities operating outside the US and Canada.
$
199
/ yr
- Weekly Newsletter + Facility Magazine
- Business of Pickleball newsletter subscription
- State of the Facility Industry + Global Pickleball Report
- Services Center & Special Reports
- Member pricing — Conference, Meetups
- Unlimited employee members
- Travel Center & global advocacy
Associate
Aspirational owners and facilities in progress but not yet open.
$
249
/ yr
- Weekly Newsletter + Facility Magazine
- Business of Pickleball corporate subscription
- Annual industry, compensation & F&B surveys
- Global Pickleball Report
- Facility Buy/Sell & Valuation Index
- Happy Hour Webinars + Investor Summit
- Group insurance & EAP access
- Unlimited employee members
- Travel Center & global advocacy
New program · Now enrolling
Opening a facility is the biggest bet you'll ever make. Don't make it alone.
The IAPPF Facilities In Development Institute is built for one thing: getting your first (or next) facility from idea to grand opening without the expensive mistakes everyone else made. Part of the IAPPF Facilities Academy.
Starting Guides
Step-by-step playbooks for starting and financing a new facility.
Ask an Expert — Free
8 free 30-min consults: architecture, legal, insurance, court construction, lighting, software, HR, IAPPF staff.
1 Free Conference Pass
Plus FREE Regional Meetup registration. Network before you open.
Investor Summit Access
Connect with capital partners actively funding new facilities.
Membership · Facilities in Development
Built for what comes before opening day.
$
499
/ year
- All Facility tier benefits
- FID Institute curriculum & guides
- 8 free expert consults
- 1 free Annual Conference pass
- Free Regional Meetup registration
- RFP Submission Program
- IAPPF Investment Center access
03 / Members
In their words
Why join? Let our members tell you.
"
It's been invaluable to share information and get insights from these people. They've all gone through it in their own time — we're learning an incredible amount.
MB
Mark Beach
Co-Founder · Aloha Pickleball · Maui, HI
"
Entrepreneurs are a crazy group to begin with. To get us in a room with others like us to share wins and horror stories — it's a win for everyone.
PS
Patrick Sullivan
Co-Founder · The Orchard · Phoenix, AZ
"
Sometimes you can feel so alone. Having this conglomerate, someone to collaborate with and pull all of us together — it's awesome.
CJ
Courtney Jenkins
Founder/CEO · Armory Pickleball Clubs · Washington
"
From technology to court suppliers, every topic under the sun is covered. I can't say enough good things about the IAPPF and all I've learned.
SS
Shana Salstrom
Net Work Padel & Pickleball · Washington DC
"
Trade associations are the key to helping everyone do better faster. I'm a believer. The IAPPF is huge for the sport.
PO
Paul Olson
Selkirk TV · Industry Sponsor
04 / Newscenter
The latest from the industry
