July 2025

(above) Lighting posts being installed at construction site. (right) Members of the Regency at Monroe Pickleball Club engage in tournament play at their new facility. [Photos by Tom Cullen]

• A membership vote is mandatory • Existing insurance policy coverage needs adjusting • Any zoning restrictions apply • Town halls should be held to discuss benefits, objections, and cost • Property values would increase What’s Driving Market Growth? Rise of Indoor Facilities: These venues offer better court quality, availability, and consistent, temperature-controlled play regardless of the weather. Players must be willing to pay court rental fees and sign group contracts for fall/win ter enabling year-round indoor/outdoor enjoyment. Health and Wellness: “Movement is medicine, and pick leball gives us movement beneficial to health.” 3 Pickleball provides aerobic activity to keep participants healthy, active, and socially connected. Playing pickleball: • Strengthens muscles • Lowers impact on joints • Improves balance and coordination • Contributes to better weight management • Increases cardiovascular health

“Adults 65+ represent 15.4% of total players”

• Lighting: Basic LED or tournament-quality • Site preparation and drainage: Flat land for lower cost vs. hilly terrain or poor-quality soil which require grading and drainage costs The conversion of an existing 78’ x 36’ tennis court can yield up to four pickleball courts offering a cost-effective option. For example: • Re-lining allows tennis and pickleball to be played on the same footprint • Portable pickleball nets on wheels make switching between sports easy There are some challenges facing HOAs looking to add pickleball as an amenity. One is the noise created by the impact of the ball on the paddle, a common complaint from residents. There are also legal and liability issues. HOA boards should consult their attorneys for legal compliance and ensure adding a court does not violate existing ordi nances. Due diligence is required to determine whether:

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