PickleRage, Michigan, USA
Facilities and Amenities
The Courts: PickleRage located in Bloomfield, Michigan offers 9 indoor courts. The court layout is spacious with fences in between courts to provide a suitable environment for tournaments. The surface of the courts is coated with a high grade acrylic fit for advanced level play, paired with Joint Friendly CushionX technology. Courts can be booked by the public as well as the club’s members who receive discounted rates.
Additional Amenities: The club provides ample restrooms and locker rooms, high quality lighting systems for the courts to ensure the best level of visibility for players and plenty of space outside of the court areas for spectators to enjoy. Players can also gear up on pickleball equipment at the club’s pro shop and members can enjoy the spacious lounge area that PickleRage provides with a high level of cleanliness.
Membership and Community Engagement
Member Demographics: PickleRage memberships are open to players of all skill levels. Newcomers to the sport as well as seasoned veterans are encouraged to join. Their membership packages include an Unlimited Membership which comes with special rates on court reservations, priority scheduling, discounts at their pro shop and tournaments.
Club Culture: PickleRage is a rapidly growing community, full of pickleball enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. The club offers a wide range of events, including social matchplay, lessons with their professional coaches and tournaments. Furthermore, members can enjoy the benefits of PickleRage at 30 different locations in 16 different states across the US. The expansion of the club has allowed for a diverse, exciting and inclusive club culture.
Coaching and Player Development
Professional Coaching: PickleRage upholds professional standards with their coaching and encourages a strong sense of community and inclusivity in their training sessions. Pickleball is a sport that many can enjoy and with PickleRage’s certified coaches, accessibility to learning the sport at a higher level is rapidly increasing.
Skill Advancement Programs: The club’s academy offers lessons, training sessions and tournaments for players of all skill levels. Beginners may opt for private lessons to get a quicker grasp of the fundamentals, while players with a bit of experience may want to sharpen up specific skills with the club’s intermediate group sessions.
Location and Accessibility
Proximity to Major Urban Areas: West Bloomfield Township is a suburb of Detroit and is roughly 40 kilometers from the city. The club is located at the Gateway Centre which has a variety of shops and restaurants. Sometimes referred to by the locals as the “Lake Township of Oakland County”, West Bloomfield Township is known for its small and medium sized lakes.
Parking and Transport: For those driving in there are plenty of places for parking at the Gateway Centre’s spacious car park. The nearest bus stop to the club is Orchard LK Rd Bus Stop. The bus stop is a 10 minute walk from the club.