Rabun Pickleball Club

There are benefits to communities that embrace pickleball.

The Rabun Pickleball Club’s non-profit status (501c3) was granted because our club’s mission is based on improving wellness for physical and mental health.  Local players can attest to this.  Pickleball is much easier on the body than tennis, easier to learn, and lots of fun the first time you try.  There is no shortage of testimonies from our weekly players. Since reservations to play are not required, it is a social sport that welcomes guests. Pickleball connects people of all ages and all backgrounds.  Today there are more than 48.3 million players in America. Originally considered a game for seniors, the largest growth today is ages under 25.

Did you know?
Vacationers combine their travel plans with their game plans; even choosing cruise ships that offer the game! Schools are adding pickleball to their curriculums and the game is positioned to be the next Olympic sport.

What is the Club doing to bring pickleball to Rabun County?
Final approval for the Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU) between the Rabun County Board of Commissioners and the Rabun Pickleball Club was unanimously approved on March 26, 2024. The county has prepared and donated the site, the engineering, and renovated the restrooms. Construction is underway and the club continues to raise funds to make the courts playable in the summer of 2025.

How will outdoor courts help the community?
* We are one of the few counties in Georgia that does not have outdoor courts. Basketball courts are currently used and there is overcrowding that will be greatly relieved with the addition of 10 courts.
* Our 10-court design has two courts designated for afternoon programs for Rabun’s youth, coaching, rentals, and special events.
* Pickleball facilities attract year-round visitors which will generate revenues for our parks and businesses.
* The new facility will accommodate 40 players at a time and there is generous space for spectating and socializing. Local charities will benefit from using the facility for fundraising round-robins.