Sandals International Ups its Game with Official Pickleball Designation

Pickleball fanatics rejoice ; Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been named the “Official All-Inclusive Resorts” by USA Pickleball in an exclusive partnership set to serve up a whole new level of pickleball action.

This means new programming, comprehensive staff training, top-quality equipment standards, and plans for exciting new and upgraded courts and facilities are coming to Sandals and Beaches properties across the Caribbean. Pickleball courts at the resorts were already designed in conjunction with USA Pickleball who contributed their expert guidance on layouts, design, materials and entertainment areas for future on-resort development.

“Pickleball’s rise in popularity has been nothing short of extraordinary and the enthusiasm is palpable in the Caribbean where we already welcome players of all levels from around the world to enjoy our 72 courts and counting,” says Melody Cargill, Senior Manager of Fitness at Sandals Resorts International.

“The momentum is only growing and we’re in it for the long run, investing heavily in the sport, our facilities and programming, while celebrating this designation by the very authority on pickleball, USA Pickleball. Sun, sand, pickleball: the Caribbean is the ultimate backdrop for play.”

There are a variety of pickleball packages available for everyone from novice to experienced players that can include unlimited pickleball play with no court or equipment fees and evening play on lighted courts. For newbies, there’s a free weekly complimentary Introduction to Pickleball group sessions led by a USA Pickleball Approved Instructor and there’s even a Tiny Tots & Teens sessions at Beaches.

The partnership will also introduce USA Pickleball Approved Pickleball Coaches on-resort, making Sandals International the first resort company to have resort staff undergo official training so that guests can up their game.

Special group offerings are available at select resorts for 10 rooms or more wishing to ‘dink’ together in the Caribbean, including reserved court times, tournaments and open play; group booking accommodations; special receptions and dinners; customized activities and more.

For more information visit www.sandals.com/pickleball and www.beaches.com/pickleball.