Why Start a Company Pickleball Team?

Is Pickleball a Good Game for Companies?

We’re all celebrating the warmer weather and the good times and health benefits it brings! Summer is a time when many of us feel more social and excited to get out and connect with others. It’s easier to travel and find places to get in our daily movement. With increasing importance placed on health and wellness this year, summer 2024 might just be the perfect time to create that company rec team you’ve been wanting to start!

Company summer rec leagues are a great way to focus on both physical health and wellness as a whole. Being active outdoors has many health benefits, including physical fitness, boosted mood, improved mental health, and opportunities for social connection. Creating a summer rec league means giving your team a reason to get out and get moving so they can be encouraged to work toward their wellness goals! 

Additionally, company rec leagues are a great ice-breaker for connecting with your employees. Rec games are great conversation starters, and they can help you build friendships outside of the office. Your team members will see how invested you are in their lives and wellness, which is extremely important to employees right now. So, now that it’s the perfect time to get your team together, you need to find a sport that’s accessible for your whole team. Our suggestion? Create a company pickleball team!

Get Custom Printed Tees for Your Company Pickleball Team

Gear up for your company pickleball games with custom-printed tees and sweatshirts for your team! At Merchology, we offer direct apparel printing, which is a faster, lower-cost, higher-durability decoration method for merch. If you’re looking to customize a large number of tees for your company pickleball league, whether they’re for your team, your fans, or your spectators, direct apparel printing is a convenient solution that gets quality printed merch in your hands quickly!

What is Pickleball and Why is it So Popular?

Pickleball has been sweeping the nation in recent years, and its popularity is not fading anytime soon. It’s a paddle sport that combines tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. Pickleball is played with paddles and wiffle balls on courts that are a bit smaller than tennis courts, and the net is slightly lower. You can play pickleball as doubles or singles, so it’s great for teams of any size. The rules are simple, and it’s easy to learn!

So why is pickleball so popular? Its sudden rise to fame may be puzzling to some, but when you look at the benefits of pickleball, its popularity isn’t so surprising. Here are some of the reasons people love pickleball so much:

• Pickleball can be played by people of all ages, from kids to seniors.
• Any level of athlete can play.
• It’s easy on your joints, so it’s perfect for older players and people recovering from injuries.
• The number of pickleball courts is growing every year: you’ll likely find one not far from your office or neighborhood.
• There are indoor pickleball courts, too, so you don’t have to stop playing when summer is over.
• The rules of pickleball are simple to learn.
• The high-energy, fun spirit of pickleball will get you hooked, so you’ll never want to stop playing.

Is Pickleball a Good Sport for Company Rec Leagues?

Yes, pickleball is a great sport to join with your company! It’s great for all the reasons listed above, but here’s why it’s especially great for a team activity:

• Pickleball is cheap to play! It’s cheaper to join a pickleball league than it is to join other racquet sports leagues.
• Team members who are less athletic won’t feel intimidated because pickleball is made for all skill levels. People will lower skill levels will have just as much fun as the pros!
• Pickleball creates opportunities to strategize with your team members, so the creative planning part of your brain gets a workout, too!
• You can get company-branded pickleball paddles for your team!

Is Pickleball Good for Networking?

The growing popularity of pickleball has made it a prime networking tool. It’s not too fast-paced, so you have plenty of time for chatting. Since only a maximum of four people are on the court at once, you have plenty of time for socializing on the sidelines, too. And with millions of people joining in on the sport, you’re likely to make connections with your potential clients and business partners.

How to Make Custom Merch for Your Company Team

Before you and your team play your first pickleball game, customize your own logo-branded pickleball gear! Here are a couple of our favorite merch items for corporate pickleball teams to help you get started:

Recess Custom Pickleball Paddles 

These custom pickleball paddles from Recess are fully customizable! You can add designs to both sides of these regulation-level paddles that meet USA Pickleball Association specifications. Below are just a few examples of the awesome artwork brands have added to their custom paddles.

        

Logo-Branded Gemline Cream Renew PET Sling Bag

This logo-branded sling bag from Gemline is the perfect place to store your pickleball gear! It will perfectly fit your pickleball paddles and balls, and it’s sustainably made from recycled plastic water bottles, too!

Want more pickleball merch inspo? Check out the Summer 2023 Lookbook! Look at custom apparel and gifts to get your team ready for the pickleball lifestyle!

Contact Us

Contact us at Merchology to create your own custom pickleball paddles and shop branded apparel for summer company rec leagues! We can answer any questions about logo decoration, shipping, sizing, and much more!