Our FacilitY

Grand Opening: Anticipated Late 2024

6 Tournament STANDARD Pickleball courts

7 LAYER COURT CUSHIONING

Our seven layered courts are designed to absorb impact from movements, reduce stress on joints and muscles, and provide a consistent ball bounce.

INDIVIDUALLY FENCED COURTS WITH PERMANENT NETS

APP & PPA PROFESSIONAL TOUR COURT COLORING

OFFICIAL SELKIRK SPONSORED CLUB

COUNTER TOP VIEWING BARS

PRO SHOP

BIG ASS FAN CO. FANS

EXTENDED ROOM BEHIND BASELINE

11 FOOT WALKWAY FOR VEWING & SOCIALIZING

APRÉS PICKLE AREA FOR MEMBERS + INVITED GUESTS

We are the premier playing experience with membership levels that include in-house leagues, club championships, tournaments, clinics, and members only social events.  

We are committed to providing you a superior playing experience with improved safety and comfort.

Meet the Premier Staff

Director of Pickleball

CHRIS KARGES

  • Certified PPR & ITTPA Coach

  • Touring Professional Pickleball Player

  • Team Selkirk Athlete

  • Lululemon Ambassador

  • 2024 US Open Silver Medal Winner

  • 2023 USA National Champion

  • Drafted in 2023 into the NPL League

  • 2021 Tournament of Champions Gold Medalist

  • Multiple medals on the APP & PPA tours

Chris is a renowned professional who is celebrated in the world of pickleball! She brings unparalleled instruction to our club. Chris has over 20 years of Division 1 coaching and playing experience. Chris is also a breast cancer survivor.

Premier Pickleball Teaching Professional

TITO LLARDO

  • Certified PPR & ITTPA Coach

  • Touring Professional Pickleball Player

  • Two pro doubles medals patterning with Federico Staksrud and Jordan Kinney

  • Multiple top 5 finishes in singles on APP and PPA tours

  • MLP Participant

  • Team Selkirk Athlete

  • Picklr Shop Ambassador

Tito brings incredible skill and playing ability to our club. He has been on the court with some of the best players in the world! We are excited he will be coaching pickleball full time at our club.

Director of Operations

LAUREN VALERIANO

Lauren will oversee operations, plan club events, design merchandise, and everything in between. She’s here to ensure that our club is premier from the biggest events to the smallest details. You’ll find her on the court or in the Dink House.

Meet Our Pro Ambassadors

Our club welcomes Jordan Kinney (6.61 DUPR) & Elina Geut (5.5 DUPR). Both athletes are on Team Selkirk and the pro tour! We are honored they are calling us their home club. Come play with them!

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