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 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 pickleball players than tennis or golf. Originally considered a game for seniors, the largest growth today is ages under 25.

Did you know?
Pickleball is experiencing a 171% growth and ranked as the fastest growing sport for the last five consecutive years. Vacationers across the country combine their travel plans with their game plans, even choosing cruise ships that offer it! County websites proudly direct visitors to their courts and schools are adding pickleball to their curriculum. Pickleball 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. The club will raise funds for the infrastructure.

How will outdoor courts help the community?
* The current courts are shared with other sports in the county gyms. These outdoor courts designated for pickleball will offer our community daily play and help with the need for additional 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. This will generate revenues for our parks and businesses.