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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, the National Governing Body for the United States’ fastest-growing sport. This exclusive partnership will serve up a whole new level of all-inclusive pickleball action, with new 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,” says 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 the very authority on pickleball, USA Pickleball. Sun, sand, pickleball: the Caribbean is the ultimate backdrop for play.”

Game, Set, Match: Exclusive Partnership with USA Pickleball

The designation comes on the heels of a comprehensive site visit to Sandals’ and Beaches’ pickleball facilities, with USA Pickleball contributing their expert guidance on layouts, design, materials and entertainment areas for future on-resort development. The partnership will also introduce USA Pickleball Approved Pickleball Coaches on-resort, going on to become the first resort company to have resort staff undergo official training so that guests can up their game. Additional perks include the rollout of co-branded events, private and group lessons with pros, the integration of pickleball-themed vacation packages, and tournaments, plus becoming a partner of USA Pickleball’s Golden Ticket Tournaments and the 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.”

USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball, together with the Sandals Foundation, Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ non-profit arm, will create meaningful opportunities for community engagement in the Caribbean. This will include the creation of community courts and unique pickleball clinics for kids, which will be provided with paddles and balls, instructional support materials and additional equipment.

The Ball is in Your Court: Programming for Every Type of Player

Through Pick Up and Play, guests at Sandals and Beaches can enjoy all-inclusive, unlimited pickleball play with no court or equipment fees, including evening play on lighted courts with USA Pickleball-approved equipment. For those wanting to take their first swing or take their pickleball skills to the next level, the resorts offer weekly complimentary Introduction to Pickleball group sessions led by a USA Pickleball Approved Instructor in addition to Solo Pickleballers Partner Matchups for those wanting to test their skills against other guests. A variety of paid lessons are also available, from private, group and couples' classes to Tiny Tots & Teens sessions at Beaches, designed specifically for kids.

With over 70 courts to play on, guests can swing their paddles in breathtaking destinations like the newly opened Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with four courts set amidst 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 set on a pristine 50-acre property. For families, Beaches Turks and Caicos is home to eight courts perfect for multi-generational matchups.

Special group offerings are available at select resorts for 10 rooms or more 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.