Why Clubs Partner with Main Court
Do you need help promoting and filling your events?
We don’t just list your tournaments and socials. We create full marketing campaigns that fill courts, grow communities, and make your club the center of local pickleball.
Exclusive Event Rights in Your Area
Own Your Local Spotlight
- 12-month agreement with a protected 25-mile radius.
- Exclusivity covers tournaments and socials only — players can still create and play matches anywhere.
- Main Court will not partner with other clubs for tournaments or socials within your radius during the term.
Simple Commitment
- Host a minimum of two events per month (tournaments or socials) on Main Court.
- We share registration data for follow-up and community growth.
- Email your players about each event at 3 weeks and again at 1 week if needed.
We do the marketing. You keep the relationships.
How Your Event Comes to Life
Every event you post turns into a complete in-app and social campaign — handled by Main Court to fill spots fast.
1. Event Visibility & Countdown
- Your event appears instantly in the top area of the app within a 50-mile radius.
- We create custom countdown posts (1 week and 48 hours to go).
- Targeted reminders go out to players matching open divisions.
2. Story & Email Promotion
- We produce a short event video for Main Court stories.
- Each event is featured in “Events Near You” emails and our local player newsletter.
- Optional paid boosts available for wider reach.
3. Club Spotlight Collaboration
- Each partner club receives a Club Spotlight Video showcasing your venue and players.
- Posted in Main Court’s feed and shared collaboratively on social media.
- We handle creative, copy, and editing — you just approve and share.
How Main Court Promotes Your Club & Events
| Channel | What We Do | Included |
|---|---|---|
| In-App Featured Placement | Your event sits in the top area of the app, inside the Tournament or Social Event boxes, shown by default to players within a 50-mile radius. | ✔ |
| New Tournament Post (50 Miles) | Automatic event visibility to all nearby players within a 50-mile radius as soon as your event is created. | ✔ |
| Targeted Reminders | Automated 1-week and 48-hour posts to fill open spots and keep events top of mind. | ✔ |
| Division Invites | Reach players at the right skill level through segmented email and push notifications. | ✔ |
| Website Listing | Every partner event is listed on the Main Court website under “Events Near You.” | ✔ |
| Group Outreach | We assist with sharing to relevant player groups for official events. | ✔ |
| Instagram + Facebook Stories | Two story features per event promoted to local followers through Main Court’s accounts. | ✔ |
| Monthly Email Blast | Inclusion in our monthly email newsletter sent to local players. | ✔ |
| Posting Tools | Clubs can post updates, match highlights, or event recaps anytime to followers and event pages. | ✔ |
| Event Recaps & Spotlights | Post-event coverage in feed and newsletter for lasting exposure. | ✔ |
| Fully Integrated Tools | Registrations, payments, refunds, waivers, and check-in handled directly within Main Court. | ✔ |
| Paid Ad Campaigns Optional | Run targeted social or Google ads to reach more players. You set the budget (minimum $100); we handle creative and placement. | Add-on |
| In-App Sponsored Ads Optional | Boosted in-feed ads for your tournaments, memberships, or socials (up to 15,000 impressions per ad). | Add-on |
| Boosted Content Collaboration Optional | If your video or post fits our feed style, we can boost or repost it for extended visibility across our network. | Add-on |
| Brand Collaborations Optional | Co-host sponsored brand tournaments or joint promotions with national partners for extra exposure. | Add-on |
How Clubs Can Use the Feed Themselves
Posting in Main Court isn’t just for photos — it’s how your club connects with players, followers, and groups directly inside the app.
What You Can Do
- Post photos, videos, or short updates directly to your followers and event pages.
- Use @mentions to tag players and link to your event or division so confirmed players are notified.
- Create and share Event Recaps after tournaments or socials to highlight winners, sponsors, and community moments.
- Post to your group to trigger a push notification that evening.
- All posts automatically appear in your followers’ feeds.
💡 Encourage players to follow your club so your future posts always appear in their feed.
12-Month Partnership & Territory
- Term: 12 months of partnership benefits and territory protection.
- Territory: Exclusive 25-mile radius for tournaments and socials.
- Scope: Exclusivity does not limit regular player matches — players can still create and play anywhere.
- Focus: Your club receives our full promotional attention within your protected area.
Book a Meeting
Let’s walk through your goals and map your exclusive radius. We’ll show how Main Court fills your tournaments and socials with targeted promotion and zero admin drag.