Tiered Memberships

💡 “The good, better, best model.”

• Different levels of perks and pricing.

• Captures more revenue from high-value players.

• Can create complexity or exclusivity issues.

👉 Best for: balancing casual and committed players.

Flat-Rate Annual

💡 “Simple, but limited.”

• Everyone pays one annual fee.

• Easy to manage, but revenue caps out fast.

• Works only in smaller, community-driven setups.

👉 Best for: accessibility, not profitability.

Session-Based / Punch Card

💡 “Pay as you go.”

• Players buy passes or pay per visit.

• Great for drop-ins and casuals, but unpredictable cash flow.

👉 Best for: participation and flexibility.

Monthly Subscription / All-Access

💡 “The gym model.”

• Predictable, recurring revenue.

• Encourages regular play, but frustrates light users.

👉 Best for: for-profit clubs seeking steady income.

Hybrid Model

💡 “The sweet spot.”

• Low annual fee + affordable per-play charges.

• Keeps loyalty strong, while revenue scales with demand.

• Protects access for residents and rewards frequent players.

👉 Best for: balancing revenue + community access.

Equity / Ownership

💡 “Buy in, buy loyalty.”

• Members purchase shares and pay dues.

• Creates deep commitment and raises capital fast.

• Can price out casual players.

👉 Best for: private destination clubs.

At Pickleball Partners, we’ve tested and refined all of these models. Some work brilliantly, some collapse under pressure. Choosing the right one depends on whether your goal is maximum profit, maximum participation, or a smart hybrid in between.

👉 Contact Us – We’ll help you pick the model that fits your courts and your community.

Design the Right Model for Your Facility

Book a discovery call. In 30 minutes, we’ll map your goals, constraints, and next steps to the right hybrid model — public or private.