LEVELUP PICKLEBALL CLUB :
A GAME-CHANGER FOR PITTSBURGH
Bringing a passion for pickleball to the ’ Burgh .
BY LAURA GAINOR
Rendering of the LevelUp Pickleball Club scheduled to open in 2025 .
TThe anticipation is palpable . Throughout the area suburbs , residents are abuzz about the impending arrival of LevelUp Pickleball Club on Mayview Road in Cecil Township . This isn ’ t just another sports facility — it ’ s a 60,000-square-foot testament to the explosive growth of pickleball and the vision of founders Wayne and Lisa Dollard of Peters Township .
A Vision Born from Passion
The Dollards , avid pickleball players since 2015 , experienced firsthand the sport ’ s meteoric rise and the accompanying challenges . They bounced between overcrowded venues , sharing courts with other sports and longing for a dedicated space for pickleball enthusiasts .
“ Speaking with many other pickleballers , we felt we had a large-enough group to build our own club ,” Wayne explains . The initial plan for a modest four-court facility evolved into a megastructure that will soon become a cornerstone of Pittsburgh ’ s pickleball scene .
The LevelUp Legacy
The LevelUp brand is synonymous with pickleball excellence . The Dollards launched Pickleball Magazine in 2015 , followed by LevelUp Pickleball Camps in 2016 . The camps quickly gained national recognition , with the Dollards and their team of pros teaching more than 25,000 players across the country . Their expertise has even been featured on NBC ’ s Today show , Jimmy Kimmel Live , the Tennis Channel and Pickleball TV .
“ The LevelUp instructional program will be the core of our new LevelUp Pickleball Club ,” Lisa says .
More Than Just Pickleball LevelUp Pickleball Club is poised to be a driving force in Pittsburgh ’ s pickleball community . The club will host national and local tournaments , provide top-tier instruction , and foster a vibrant social atmosphere . Beyond pickleball , the club will offer badminton , table tennis , cornhole , darts , a golf simulator , a banquet room , a pizza shop , and a full-service bar . It ’ s a space designed for everyone , from families to corporate groups .
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