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Jul 1, 2025
Pickleball is booming, but tournament organizers are stuck using outdated tools that can’t keep up. From spreadsheets to antiquated websites to clipboards, the current approach creates more headaches than highlights. It’s time for a smarter, more seamless solution.
The Sport Is Growing—Fast
Pickleball isn’t just a backyard hobby anymore. It’s the fastest-growing sport in America, with thousands of tournaments hosted annually across the country. Players are demanding more competitive, organized, and enjoyable events—but many organizers are still using tools that weren’t built for this scale or pace.
The growth of the game deserves systems that can match its momentum.
The Problem with the Old Way
Most tournament directors are piecing together a mix of spreadsheets, clunky websites repurposed from other sports, and handwritten notes to run events. That might work for a small round-robin, but once you scale to dozens (or hundreds) of players, things fall apart:
Delays in communicating court assignments
Errors in manual score tracking
Long lines at check-in tables
Confusion over updated brackets or schedule changes
These friction points don’t just slow things down—they frustrate players, stress out organizers, and diminish the experience for everyone involved.
Introducing Twist: Built for the Way Pickleball Works Now
Twist was designed from the ground up with today’s pickleball environment in mind. It’s a mobile-first platform that makes tournament management effortless and intuitive. With Twist, you can:
Manage brackets and scheduling in real time
Assign courts automatically based on availability
Handle player check-ins quickly through the app
Update scores and standings live
Keep players and spectators informed through smart notifications
It’s a complete tournament solution that saves time, reduces stress, and elevates the entire event experience.
A Better Experience for Everyone
For organizers, Twist means fewer errors, less juggling, and better control. For players, it means clear communication, faster check-ins, and no more wondering when or where they play next. And for fans and families, it means live scoring and smoother event flow—even if they’re following along from home.
When tournament operations are seamless, everyone wins.
The Future of Pickleball Tournaments Starts Now
As the sport levels up, so should your tournament tools. Twist is the tech upgrade the pickleball community has been waiting for—modern, reliable, and built to scale.
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