CourtReserve Partners with the International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF) to Support the Growth of Pickleball Facilities Worldwide

The International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF)

We’re announcing our new partnership with the International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF). 

This partnership will leverage the strengths of both organizations to further support the rapid growth of pickleball facilities across the globe.

You can signup for IAPF by visiting: IAPF.org/join

Discount code for CourtReserve customers: CRIAPF
(Valid thru November 15th, 2024)

The IAPF, launching in October 2025, is a groundbreaking initiative co-founded by David Johnson, a leader in the pickleball industry and the co-founder of Pickleball Central, Pickleball Station, and The Business of Pickleball newsletter. 

“CourtReserve brings an exceptional level of expertise in club management technology that will benefit our members immensely.

David Johnson, Co-Founder for IAPF

The IAPF’s mission is to provide a central hub for pickleball facilities, offering content, community, and research to help them thrive in this booming market. 

With 42,808 outdoor courts, 20,758 indoor courts, and 15,000 facilities worldwide, the pickleball facility industry continues to expand at an unprecedented rate. 

Facilities like parks, recreation centers, health clubs, and dedicated pickleball venues are seeking innovative ways to manage and scale their operations.

The partnership

“We are thrilled to partner with IAPF at such a pivotal moment in the growth of the pickleball facility industry.”

Tim Owens, Co-Founder & CEO for CourtReserve

Through this partnership, CourtReserve will demonstrate why its court reservation and club management platform has become an industry leader. 

This collaboration will empower IAPF members to access best-in-class solutions for organizing court reservations, programming, and member communications—all within a single, easy-to-use platform.

CourtReserve CEO, Tim Owens, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with IAPF at such a pivotal moment in the growth of the pickleball facility industry. Our mission at CourtReserve has always been to provide the best management tools to racquet sports facilities, and this partnership allows us to expand that support at scale. Together, we’ll help pickleball facilities achieve new levels of success.”

David Johnson, co-founder of IAPF, added, “Pickleball is expanding beyond the courts into complex facilities, and the need for streamlined operations is greater than ever. CourtReserve brings an exceptional level of expertise in club management technology that will benefit our members immensely. We’re excited to have them on board as a strategic partner as we launch this new association.”

Educate and inform

As part of this partnership, CourtReserve will contribute to IAPF’s efforts to educate and inform pickleball facilities worldwide about industry best practices.

CourtReserve, with years of experience in managing pickleball clubs will provide valuable input to the IAPF to maximize the value to the association’s members.

Additionally, IAPF members will be provided the opportunity to learn about CourtReserve in webinars, regional meetups, and at the annual conference. 

The IAPF will also host its annual conference and trade show in 2025, where CourtReserve will be a key exhibitor, offering attendees hands-on experience with its platform and expert insights on running successful pickleball operations.

Membership options

All memberships are on an organizational basis.  You may add unlimited employees to your account once it is created.

  • Individual Facility
  • Franchisors
  • Parks and Recreation Departments
  • International Facilities
  • Suppliers

You can signup for IAPF by visiting: IAPF.org/join

Discount code for CourtReserve customers: CRIAPF
(Valid thru November 15th, 2024)

About CourtReserve

CourtReserve is a leading club management platform powering tennis and pickleball facilities across North America. Trusted by over 1,600 clubs and serving more than 2.5 million players, our all-in-one solution streamlines reservations, communication, payments, and more. Founded in 2016, we designed the product we wanted to use as club owners, enabling facilities to scale efficiently and enhance member experiences. For every club, there’s CourtReserve.

About IAPF

The International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF) provides pickleball facilities worldwide with the resources, community, and tools they need to achieve success. Co-founded by David Johnson, a pioneer in the pickleball industry, the IAPF connects facility operators with valuable industry data, best practices, and networking opportunities, helping them grow and thrive in a rapidly expanding market. Launching October 2025, IAPF is set to become the leading association for pickleball facilities across the globe.

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