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Jul 1, 2025

Why Pickleball Tournament Management Needs a Tech Upgrade

Why Pickleball Tournament Management Needs a Tech Upgrade

Pickleball is booming, but tournament organizers are stuck using outdated tools that can’t keep up.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.

Pickleball Tech
Pickleball Tech
Pickleball Tech

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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