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Sandals Resorts Serves Up Pickleball-Themed Travel Advisor Contest

by Bruce Parkinson  October 10, 2025
Sandals South Coast

Sandals South Coast is set in a serene location. Photo: Sandals

In honour of World Pickleball Day on October 10, Sandals Resorts has announced a new travel advisor booking incentive featuring a number of pickleball-themed prizes including a 4-day/3-night, land-only stay in a Butler suite at Sandals South Coast.

The top three travel advisors across Canada and the United States with the highest earnings from bookings made to Sandals South Coast between October 10 – November 10, 2025 (and for travel October 10, 2025 – March 31, 2026) will win:

  • The Grand Prize – One 4-day/3-night land only stay in a Butler Suite at Sandals South Coast plus a complimentary private Pickleball lesson with a certified Pickleball coach on-site plus premium Pickleball gear.
  • Second and Third Prizes – Pickleball Prize Packages including premium gear, gift cards and more.

To be eligible, Canadian advisors can book with their preferred Canadian tour operator, but must register the booking on Sandals TA Portal within 30 days or book with Unique Vacations Canada. Winners will be announced on or around December 12, 2025.

Sandals South Coast features a dozen pickleball courts.

With 12 dedicated pickleball courts (the most across all Sandals Resorts) with lighting for night and day play, Sandals South Coast is a premier pickleball destination and features:

  • Daily all-inclusive pickleball play (no court or equipment rental fees).
  • Daily open pickleball pick-up and play (night and day).
  • Approved equipment (balls and paddles).
  • Complimentary “Introduction to Pickleball Group Session” hosted weekly.

Sandals South Coast features a serene location within a 500-acre nature reserve. The resort offers an array of accommodation options, nine restaurants, 2 food trucks and much more.

According to Pickleball Canada, Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in Canada, with over 1.37 million Canadians playing at least once a month.  

  
  
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