Issue 35 · Pickleball / Operations
Growth Without Chaos
How fast-growing pickleball clubs can add programmes without exhausting staff or confusing members.
By Theo GrantRegional club operator6 min read
Give every format a job
Open play, leagues, lessons and events should each serve a clear member need. Overlap creates calendar noise and staff friction.
Standardise the handoffs
Simple run sheets and named owners make busy sessions repeatable without removing personality.
Retire what no longer works
A quarterly programming review creates room for stronger formats and keeps the timetable legible.