America's Fastest Growing Sport Continues to Impact Community
Planning and Facility Development Nationwide, Led by The Sports
Facilities Companies
CLEARWATER, Fla., June 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), which
manages the largest network of sports and recreation facilities in
the nation, reports that demand for facilities with pickleball
courts has reached an all-time high in 2024. Nearly half of SFC's
facilities accommodate pickleball, led by the newly opened Rhythm
and Rally Sports and Events in Macon,
Ga., touted as the world's largest indoor pickleball
facility after converting a vacant mall.
SFC announced it will manage the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center,
which is under construction and set to open in July 2024. This facility in Cape Coral, Florida, is designed to become a
central hub for both competitive and recreational pickleball
players. It features 32 permanent pickleball courts next to 12
tennis courts.
SFC reports that over 90% of community planners and facility
developers consider including pickleball in their feasibility
studies for new complexes. For venues without permanent courts, new
and existing facilities can easily convert their playing surfaces
to accommodate pickleball courts.
"Pickleball is more than a sport; it's a catalyst for community
development and social engagement," said Jason Clement, CEO of The Sports Facilities
Companies. "Through the establishment of facilities like Rhythm and
Rally and the upcoming Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, we are not only
meeting current demands but are also influencing the future of
urban sports facilities."
"It's clear that The Sports Facilities Companies is at the
forefront of the pickleball movement and helping our community meet
the demand for courts," said Southern Pickleball co-founder
Paul Midkiff. "Notably, in
Macon, we've had the ability to
host events at what is now the world's largest indoor pickleball
facility, which has significantly enhanced the player and spectator
experience."
SFC's existing and future venues that accommodate pickleball
include:
- Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Myrtle
Beach, SC
- Rocky Mount Event Center, Rocky
Mount, NC
- Crown Sports Center, Fruitland,
MD
- Iron Peak Sports and Events, Hillsborough, NJ
- Highlands Sports Complex, Triadelphia, WV
- The Bridge Sports Complex, Bridgeport, WV
- Cedar Point Sports Center, Sandusky,
OH
- Hoover Met, Hoover, AL
- Bill Noble Park, Gardendale, AL
- Sand Mountain Park, Albertville,
AL
- Brandon Parks and Rec,
Brandon, MS
- Starkville Parks and Rec, Starkville,
MS
- West Monroe Sports and Events,
West Monroe, LA
- Legends Event Center, League City,
TX
- Morristown Landing, Morristown,
TN
- Wintrust Sports Complex, Bedford
Park, IL
Additionally, venues being readied for pickleball include:
- Emerald Acres Sports Connection, Townville, SC
- Advent Health Sports Park at Bluhawk, Overland Park, KS
- Betty and Bobby Allison Sports
Town, Springfield, MO
- WYO Sports Ranch, Laramie,
WY
- Rocky Top Sports World,
Gatlinburg, TN
- Fort Bend Epicenter, Rosenberg,
TX
To learn more about the Sports Facilities Companies, please
visit our website at sportsfacilities.com. Stay tuned for
updates, programs, and job postings on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About The Sports Facilities Companies
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation's leading
resources for the management and development of sports, recreation,
wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for
community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut
of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation
master planning, program planning, and feasibility through
professional facility management services. Our 50+ managed venues
and 2500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more
than 25 million guest visits and produce over $500 million in economic impact each year. To
learn more, please visit SportsFacilities.com and
theSFnetwork.com.
Press Contact:
Ashley Whittaker
7274743845
http://sportsfacilities.com
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