SELKIRK SPORT ENTERS MILESTONE PARTNERSHIP WITH INVITED, THE LEADING COUNTRY CLUB OWNER IN THE UNITED STATES
Pioneering partnership between Pickleball’s premier gear brand and premier club operator, spanning gear, coach certification, special events and more.
Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment and paddle manufacturer, announced a groundbreaking pickleball partnership with Invited, the Dallas-based company and largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs in the United States. Fueled by Pickleball’s continued growth and as clubs continue to integrate the sport into their operations, this versatile two-year deal will introduce new players to the sport and enhance Invited’s Pickleball program across the country.
“We’re even more excited to be working closely with the Selkirk team to grow the game and continue to improve our pickleball offering to more than 400,000 members nationwide,” said Jonathan Fralick, National VP of Racquet Sports at Invited. “Selkirk is a fantastic partner and our members rave about their range of products. Together we are leaders in sport and we have only just scratched the surface of what we can achieve together.”
Selkirk’s industry-leading pickleball gear and gear will be available at more than 200 clubs in the Invited portfolio. Product demo programs will also be held at all invited clubs, allowing both veteran players and newcomers to try out Selkirk’s diverse line of pickleball clubs. In addition, pickleball instructors are outfitted with Selkirk bats at invited facilities and outfitted in Selkirk apparel while teaching and playing. Banners, windshields and more of the Selkirk brand will be on display at each respective venue.
“As demand for pickleball programs continues to grow, partnering with Invited is a natural next step as we seek to improve the sport at their industry-leading facilities,” said Mike Barnes, co-founder and co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. “While we are excited about every aspect of this partnership, I am particularly excited to provide their world-class tennis and pickleball instructors with our leading paddles, equipment and pickleball instructional materials.”
Pickleball instructor certification and training is an integral part of the partnership between Selkirk and Invited. Among several courses made available to invited club pickleball instructors, the Teaching Pickleball for Tennis Pros course, taught by renowned pickleball player and coach Mark Renneson, aims to help players Capitalize on their tennis experience, understand and understand differences between tennis and pickleball mechanics Help tennis players teach other tennis players to pickleball. Additional Selkirk coaching materials and content will be offered to further enhance Invited’s premium pickleball program and provide excellent instruction to the passionate and fast-growing pickleball player communities at Invited clubs.
Invited’s leadership in promoting Pickleball extends to the highest levels of the professional game as their key venues will host several key tour stops in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) 2023 schedule. As Selkirk continues its excellent relationship with the PPA Tour, content,
Cross-promotion and media opportunities surrounding upcoming tournaments at Invited facilities will abound between the Selkirk, Invited and PPA Tour teams. Selkirk will also be collaborating on upcoming Invited special events throughout the year including the USA Pickleball National Championships, the World’s Largest Pickleball Party and the Invited Celebrity Classic.
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About Selkirk Sports:
Selkirk Sport, a made-in-the-USA manufacturer of pickleball clubs and accessories, is a family-owned company based in Hayden, Idaho, in the shadow of its namesake, the Selkirk mountain range. Founded in 2014, Selkirk Sport was born out of a passion for sport and the great western outdoor leisure lifestyle offered by the company’s founders, Rob and Mike Barnes, along with their father Jim, Selkirk’s Production Manager. Backed by a philosophy of always pushing the limits, Selkirk Sport is dedicated to manufacturing products that offer the highest performance with unmatched quality and service. As part of their early success, Selkirk Sport was the very first pickleball manufacturer to offer an unprecedented lifetime warranty on their high-performance products. And to meet the demands of the game’s leading pros, the company has developed low-profile edge protectors that are lightweight and extremely durable. Selkirk Sport has grown into one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with their racquets being used by many of the game’s best players including Tyson McGuffin, Parris Todd, Dylan Frazier, Mary Brascia, Maggie Brascia, Wesley Gabrielsen, Cammy MacGregor and many more others who are top notch players and national/regional champions.
About Invited:
Since its inception in 1957, Dallas-based Invited has operated with a core purpose of building relationships and enriching lives®. As the leading owner and operator of private golf, country, city and stadium clubs in North America, Invited strives relentlessly to provide its more than 400,000 members with exceptional experiences, meaningful connections, shared passions and memorable moments. With approximately 20,000 peak season employees and a portfolio of 200 owned or operated golf and country clubs, city clubs, athletic clubs and stadium clubs in 29 states and seven BigShots golf locations. Invited creates communities and lifestyles through its championship golf courses, workspaces, handcrafted kitchens, resort-style pools, tennis and pickleball facilities, golf lounges, fitness centers and robust programs.
Properties invited by Marquee include: Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio); Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California); The Woodlands Country Club (Houston, Texas); and The Metropolitan Club (Chicago,
Illinois).