How to Convince Your Pickleball Club to Join You on Vacation
Thinking about vacations and planning them, especially for Pickleball, can be a really exciting adventure. And how much better would it be to take your Pickleball club along! Imagine spending your days at an all-inclusive resort with Pickleball in the morning, a fantastic lunch, drinks by the pool, surf and turf in the evening, and entertainment before bedtime—all while enjoying your Pickleball group as well. All the memories you will make. If you’re ready to do this, here’s the formula.
Pitch the Perfect Pickleball Getaway
Put a picture in the mind of your group members of:
-New courts in new locations surrounded by immaculately manicured landscaping.
-Dedicated courts for your group.
-All-inclusive amenities that allow you to leave your wallet and cares at home.
-Excursions tailored to each individual.
One of the great things about having a group in a place like Jamaica is the care that the group receives from the resort. They have a dedicated person looking over the group as well as the travel agency, if they choose to use one.
Test the Waters First to Determine Interest
-Share some of your ideas during casual, social gatherings.
-Highlight your interest in going on vacation.
-Do some research to be informed about Pickleball destinations and options.
Choose a Few Destinations
Some of the great destinations include:
Think of some of the pros and cons of each, and if you use a travel advisor, such as Pickleball Travel, be sure to use their expertise as they are there for you.
Create a Compelling Proposal
-Create an itinerary: Include travel dates, cost, full itinerary, photos, and other information.
-Details while they’re there: Detail the accommodations, food, drink options, and court access.
-Point out the advantages of planning early: Mention the discounts for this, as well as other perks such as a free room during certain dates. Again, this can be accessed through the travel agency as they are well aware of these types of benefits.
Coaching
-Does the group want a coach each day to make the experience even more enjoyable? If so, what coaches would they dream of having coach them? Pickleball Travel has enlisted Mark Price for this experience, and groups have raved about him.
-Perhaps they don’t want coaching and just want to enjoy Pickleball more casually. Maybe they will play Pickleball that day; maybe they won’t.
Address Concerns
-Plan a meeting to talk about any questions that people might have or concerns.
-If appropriate, have a Zoom call with members if they are at a distance.
-Consider prizes during a meeting to help the gathering be more engaging.
Give Testimonials of Groups That Have Done Similar Types of Pickleball Trips
-Share photos of other groups, which can be provided by a travel agency.
-Relay stories that occurred while the groups were at the resort.
Set a Deadline for Committing to the Group Pickleball Retreat
-Point out the benefits of putting down a deposit early.
-Highlight the advantage of gaining access to the courts sooner than others, since nowadays groups are booking these courts more and more.
Ready to Plan Your Group Pickleball Vacation?
Traveling with a group does take planning, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, especially with help. Enlisting Pickleball Travel to help with your group Pickleball trip is like having that backup resource full of ideas for how to make the perfect vacation.
We would love to help! We live for Pickleball and travel, and we’d love to have you contact us so we can help you create lasting memories that you can share with your group when you get back home!