Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 21

August 29, 2024

Hello, and welcome to Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 21!

In this issue of Austin Pickleball Update, we have information around Urban Pickleball’s new location, local happenings in Community News, and (as always) a huge tournament and event update!

In this issue of APU:

  • Urban Pickleball Expands South to Barton

  • Community News - New Clubs, 4.0+ Open Play, and a Pickleball Speakeasy

  • Tournaments, Leagues, and Community Clinics & Events

  • Austin Pickleball Update Social Groups

  • Six Zero and CRBN Paddle Discount Code - APU

If you’re looking for places to play pickleball in Austin, check out our Austin Pickleball Courts and Clubs page here. 

Let’s dink on in!

Tournament of the Week

Liveball, one of our favorite Austin tournament operators, is running their first event at Dreamland on Sunday, September 8th.

The Dripping Springs Mini Doubles Tournament will feature 4 men’s doubles divisions and 3 women’s doubles divisions, with a 4 game guarantee for the $65 registration fee ($55 if completed by Saturday August 31) and cash prizes for winners. 

League of the Week

Capital City Pickleball, one of the premiere social clubs for pickleball in Austin, is back for season 2 of their league at Waterloo Pickleball.

The 7-week league runs September 9 through October 21, and includes intermediate (3.0-3.9) and advanced (4.0+) divisions that take place on Sunday or Monday night depending on division. Players have the options to register with a team of 3 players for $210 or as an individual for $80, and includes prizes for each division. 

Urban Pickleball Expands South to Barton

Urban

Urban Pickleball Club, downtown Austin’s rooftop pickleball club first covered in APU Volume 8, is expanding to a second location. The new location, aptly named Urban Pickleball Barton, is located at 1221 S MoPac Expy just south of Bee Caves Road. 

Players can access the courts via the top of the parking garage, and the courts are open and available today for booking via OpenCourt. 

Urban Pickleball is collaborating on this project with Riverside Resources, a privately-held real estate investment firm that is currently renovating the office buildings next to the courts. When renovations complete, the site will include a cafe during weekday business hours as well as access to the two pickleball courts with amazing views of Texas Hill Country.

Pickleball

Urban Pickleball will own and operate these courts on a monthly membership basis, as well as offer paid hourly play for non-members. Membership runs $99/month with a one-time $199 initiation fee, and members can reserve a court for up to 2-hours at a time as part of their membership. 

For non-members, court rates run $40/hour on weekdays from 6-10:30am, 4-10pm, and on weekends. Court prices run $20/hour on weekdays from 10:30am to 4pm. Non-members who choose to play hourly will be able to book time through OpenCourt, where they will receive a court lock and instructions once time is booked. 

The club plans to set up weekly open play in the near future, as well as host events for members and the pickleball community. 

Barton

While this is the second location for Urban Pickleball, it is important to note that memberships for Urban Pickleball locations are unique and separate. This means that membership to either Urban Pickleball Club downtown or Urban Pickleball Barton will only get you access to that location. Urban Pickleball shared that they are considering what a combined membership model could look like in the future. 

We described Urban Pickleball Club downtown as an “enchanted pickleball oasis”, and judging by the photos of Urban Pickleball Barton, it feels like the club is successfully continuing to bring unique pickleball experiences to the Austin pickleball community. 

Here for these pickleball views

Interested in becoming a member of Urban Pickleball Barton? Reach out to the club at [email protected] or DM them on Instagram to get started. 

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Read our full review of The Dink Master in APU Volume 11. 

Community News

Pickleland Joins the Austin Pickleball Scene

Congratulations to the team at Pickleland on their grand opening! If you’ve been a reader of APU you’ve likely been following the news of Pickleland’s opening, and we’re excited to have this facility adding 9 new, indoor courts for the Austin Pickleball community to enjoy. Check out their Instagram reel for highlights from their opening. 

4.0+ Open Play and Free Pickleball Come to Austin Pickle Ranch

Austin Pickle Ranch has debuted their Level 4 Open Play & Ranch Play, which guarantee’s 4.0+ DUPR matches. Players must link their Austin Pickle Ranch and DUPR accounts and have a 4.0+ rating in order to register.

Additionally, Austin Pickle Ranch recently launched a collaboration partnership with Break The Love and Walmart's, with a mission to bring pickleball to everyone. Austinites can grab a free game during select times.

The Emerald opens at Eastside Paddle Club

Have you ever been to a pickleball speakeasy?

Eastside Paddle Club has opened The Emerald, their new speakeasy. The space is open for members and non-members and can be booked for private events. The Emerald is open 4-10pm on Thursday to Saturday, and 1-5pm on Sundays. 

Paddle Discount Codes - APU

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Use code “APU” and get a 10% discount on all paddles and gear purchased from CRBN and Six Zero. This includes the CRBN 1x, 2x, and 3x paddles and the Six Zero Ruby, Double Black Diamond, and Quartz paddles.

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If you’re looking for places to play pickleball in Austin, check out our Austin Pickleball Courts and Clubs page here. 

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Look out for Austin Pickleball Update - Volume 22 on Thursday, September 12, 2024!

See you on the courts!✌️