If you're a pickleball enthusiast who is planning a tournament in your community, there are lots of things that you'll want to do to make this event stand out. One idea that you may wish to add to your to-do list is to order some custom pickleball paddles. While a lot of avid players order custom paddles as a way of showing off their personality during matches, there are lots of different custom designs that are worth considering when you're organizing a local tournament. Here are three ideas to discuss with a company that specializes in custom paddles.
Division Winners
One design to think about is ordering a number of custom pickleball paddles that you can hand out as prizes to the winners of each of the tournament's divisions. For example, your tournament might have several different divisions based on gender and age, with a winner in each division being crowned at the end of the event. A custom design that features the name of your tournament, its date, and its location, along with relevant wording, can make for a special souvenir for your winners that is more unique than a standard trophy. The wording should include "Winner" or "Champion," as well as the age division—for example, "Boys' 10 to 12."
Corporate Sponsors
At community sports tournaments, it's common to get local businesses to make donations to help with the event. If you're receiving support from a handful of local businesses and you want to thank them, ordering custom pickleball paddles for each can be a creative idea. In addition to having the paddle display some relevant details about the event, it should also include a message of thanks—for example, "Thank you for your support." Companies that receive these paddles will likely display them in their offices and enjoy the uniqueness of the gift.
Volunteers
If you're expecting to recruit several volunteers to help your pickleball tournament run smoothly, giving each of them a custom paddle is a good way to show your appreciation. Some of your volunteers will likely be pickleball players who will enjoy using their special paddle on your community's courts. Others may not play but will be proud to display their paddle at home as a reminder of their volunteer service. This paddle design should feature information about the tournament and a message of thanks for people's help as volunteers. Search online for a company that specializes in producing custom pickleball paddles.
Contact a local custom pickleball paddle service, such as Salted City Sports, to learn more.
