We hope that you had a happy, fun, and healthy June as we transition to the summer season! We have TONS of great news to share since our May newsletter, so let's get started! | |
2025 Dill Dinkers 1st Annual Franchisee Convention
🎉 What an Unforgettable Experience! 🎉
We’re still feeling all the love and joy from our First Annual Dill Dinkers Franchisee Convention!
At the beautiful Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD, we brought together our incredible franchisees, regional developers, corporate team, sponsors, vendors, investors, and friends from the Dill Dinkers community all across the United States.
Over two jam-packed days, we collaborated as a team and shared ideas, built connections, played pickleball (of course!), and saw firsthand the exciting path ahead for Dill Dinkers and indoor pickleball. From educational sessions and strategy talks, hands-on demos of leading technology in the pickleball industry, and socializing at the beautiful resort, it was a perfect mix of learning, fun, and family vibes.
We couldn’t have done it without our amazing sponsors and partners who help us continue to grow this community. This convention was more than just a meeting, it was a celebration of what we’ve built together and a launchpad for where we’re going next. Thanks to everyone who made it possible, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead. Congratulations to all of our SMASHING award winners at our celebratory banquet.
Be sure to check out the entire newsletter below for some more pictures from the event with our Dill Dinkers family—and we’re just getting started. 💚🧡
Photo Credit to Chip Dizárd Studios 📷
| | | Dill Dinkers Franchisee of the Year Steve Ator- Cockeysville, MD | | |
Dill Dinkers Regional Developer
of the Year
Brian and Karen Birdy- San Antonio, TX
| | Serving Up New Clubs – Now Open & On the Way! | | We're excited to announce one new club now open and three coming soon: Hamilton, Ohio; Satellite Beach, Florida; Madison, Wisconsin; and Freehold, New Jersey | | | |
 
Hamilton, OH *NOW OPEN*
The Hamilton club features 12 championship-sized ProCushion indoor courts and fencing - located at 1740 South Erie Blvd Hamilton, OH 45011

Visit the club location page to learn more, sign up for memberships, and book a court today!
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Satellite Beach, FL Club Opening Soon
The Satellite Beach club features eight indoor courts with six regulation-size and two championship courts with fencing - located at 1071 S Patrick Drive Satellite Beach, Florida 32937
Visit the club location page to learn more and sign up for memberships today! The club will be open July 2 for their FREE soft opening week. Book a court today!
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Madison, WI Club Opening Soon
The Madison club features 10 regulation-size indoor courts and fencing - located at 5004 Tradewinds Parkway Madison, Wisconsin 53718
Visit the club location page to learn more and sign up for memberships today!
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Freehold, NJ Club Coming Soon
The Freehold club in Mount's Corner Shopping Center features nine indoor courts with six regulation-sized and three championship courts with fencing - located at 202 Mount's Corner Drive
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Visit the club location page to learn more and sign up for the membership waitlist today!
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We're expanding across America! Check out some more fun from our week at Turf Valley Resort for the 2025 Dill Dinkers Convention.
We are now at 387 clubs in development across 27 regions! We officially have 19 clubs open across the United States now at the end of May, and 2 scheduled to open in July 2025 with many more locations on the way.
| | Co-Founders Will and Denise Richards welcoming all of the attendees at the Welcome Banquet. | | The Convention kicked off with an Open Play pickleball session at Dill Dinkers - Columbia, MD | | Meet and Greet with Vendors, Sponsors, and more from all across the pickleball industry | | Dill Dinkers Convention Attendees got a first-look at the Playkout pickleball simulator in action at the Dill Dinkers Corporate Office. | | |
Franchisee Panel on-stage for live Q&A
From Left to Right: Dr. Ben Litalien (CDO, Dill Dinkers); Brian Birdy, San Antonio, TX; Jim Cassady, Delaware County, PA and Northern DE; Lisa Goettel, Pinellas County, FL; Steve Ator, Cockeysville, MD
| | Chief Development Officer Dr. Ben Litalien and the Dill Dinkers Leadership Team on stage to kick- off the SMASH Awards Banquet for all of our guests | | |
A massive thanks again to all that attended, and continue to be a part of the expanding Dill Dinkers family.
The fastest-growing sport in America needs a franchise model designed for success—and that’s exactly what Dill Dinkers delivers.
| | Are you ready to start spreading the joy of pickleball with Dill Dinkers? | | |
Brevard's first Dill Dinkers opening soon. Where it will be, what deals are offered?
Source: Florida Today
A national indoor pickleball chain is opening its first Brevard location, which will be only the second one in Florida... [Read more]
New pickleball facility opens in Greater Cincinnati for all skill levels
Source: Local12 WKMC
A new indoor pickleball facility, Dill Dinkers, has opened its doors in the Hamilton Crossings Shopping Center, providing a fresh venue for enthusiasts of the sport in the Tri-State area. [Read more and Watch video]
‘Pickleball is here to stay’: The sports craze taking over the DC region
Source: WTOP News
It’s the sport that’s sweeping the nation, and there appears to be no slowing it down as pickleball can be seen and heard at parks all over the D.C. area... [Read more]
Indoor Pickleball at Dill Dinkers
Source: FOX San Antonio - San Antonio Living
Are you looking to start a new hobby and wanting to get active at the same time? Many people are picking up pickleball because it's the perfect sport to exercise and socialize... [Watch video]
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Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Power Rankings
Source: Forbes
"The Major League Pickleball (MLP) season is now halfway done, believe it or not. We’ve now held 5 of the planned 10 regular season events, with stops in Orlando, Columbus, Austin, Phoenix, and Daytona Beach. While the 16 Premier teams have all played different numbers of matches (ranging between 11 and 15 each), we’ve had more than enough match history to update our power rankings and to talk about how things may play out the rest of the way." Read more and full mid-season Power Rankings from Todd Boss - Forbes
MLP heads to NYC; Grand Rapids, MI; St. Louis, MO; and Dallas, TX in July. For ticket information, full schedule, and registration updates click here.
Stay tuned for scores, schedule updates and event discount codes throughout the season in future newsletter editions!
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Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Playoffs
Source: Major League Pickleball
Major League Pickleball Announces 2025 Playoffs in San Diego and New York City, Setting the Stage to Award the Hardest Championship to Win in Pro Pickleball. [Read more]
Pickleball and Injury Prevention: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Source: The Dink Pickleball
This article will delve into the common causes of pickleball injuries, practical strategies for prevention, and the crucial role physical therapy can play in both injury prevention and rehabilitation. [Read more]
Collin Johns Drill: How to Volley With a Pickleball Banger
Source: Selkirk TV - YouTube
In this episode, pickleball coach Jarrett Chirico will take you through building a point with a drill he likes to call the Collin Johns Drill. [Watch video]
National Mall of Pickleball Returns for Third Year with Expanded Footprint and New, Central Location
Source: Yahoo Finance
The National Mall of Pickleball will celebrate America’s most accessible sport and the game that serves all in the heart of the National Mall this September. [Read more]
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We'll see you in July!
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