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Offering the most pickleball courts under the Caribbean sun, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been named the“ Official All- Inclusive Resorts” by USA Pickleball.
This exclusive partnership serves up a new level of
pickleball action, with innovative programming, comprehensive staff training, top-quality equipment standards, and plans for exciting new and upgraded courts and facilities at Sandals and Beaches— building on the Caribbean’ s ultimate pickleball experience.
“ 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,” said 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 USA Pickleball. Sun, sand and pickleball— the Caribbean is the ultimate backdrop for play.”
The designation comes on the heels of a comprehensive site visit to Sandals’ and Beaches’ pickleball facilities, with USA Pickleball contributing expert guidance on layouts, design, materials and entertainment areas for future development. The partnership will also introduce USA Pickleball approved pickleball coaches,
becoming the first resort company to have staff undergo official training to help guests up their game.
Additional perks include the rollout of co-branded events, private and group lessons with pros, the integration of pickleballthemed vacation packages and tournaments, plus becoming a partner of USA Pickleball’ s Golden Ticket tournaments and National Championships.
“ This is the perfect match,” said Jose Moreno, CMO of USA Pickleball.“ We’ re proud to partner with Sandals and Beaches resorts to continue to elevate the Caribbean pickleball experience, where play meets paradise. From court enhancements to inclusive community programming in the Caribbean, we’ re excited to grow the game together.”
Sandals South Coast in Jamaica.
Guests can swing their paddles in breathtaking destinations like the newly opened Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with four courts set among the lush mountains; Sandals Royal Curaçao with eight courts to dink in the sun; or Sandals South Coast in Jamaica, home to an impressive 12 pickleball courts on a pristine 50-acre property. For families, Beaches Turks and Caicos is home to eight courts perfect for multigenerational matchups.
Special group offerings are available at select resorts for 10 rooms or more for those 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 or to book your next pickleball vacation, visit sandals. com / pickleball and beaches. com / pickleball. •
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