Six Zero Pickleball Global Expansion: Six Zero Pickleball, a fast-growing Sunshine Coast brand, will open its new headquarters and retail showroom in Bokarina on August 23. Founded by Dale Young and Tanya Young, the company now sells paddles, apparel, and accessories in over 20 countries and has a team of 30 staff members.
From Garage to Global Brand
Dale Young said, “We’ve experienced vertical growth over the last two-and-a-half years. We had early success with some innovative engineering and have quickly grown to a team of 30 and one of the leading pickleball brands globally.”
The business began in late 2022 when Dale Young started playing pickleball to stay fit. Frustrated by broken paddles and plain designs, he began building better versions in his garage with help from his father, Bruce Young. Tanya Young managed operations and systems.
Health Backgrounds, New Mission
Both founders have backgrounds in international public health. Dale Young led sanitation projects in Tanzania, and Tanya Young worked on mosquito-borne disease control in several countries. They say their goal with Six Zero Pickleball is to connect communities and promote wellbeing.
“From the beginning we’ve designed and tested everything right here on the Sunshine Coast,” Dale Young said. “Opening our headquarters here is our way of saying we’re not just from this region, we’re investing in it for the long term.”
Inclusive Sport
Tanya Young said, “What we love most about pickleball is how inclusive it is. Grandparents play with grandkids and players in wheelchairs compete alongside non-disabled partners. It’s a sport that brings people together and we’re passionate about building products that support that.”
Opening Day Plans
The headquarters and store, at 11/2 Main Drive, will open from 9am to 2pm on August 23. The event will include free coffee from a local van, pickleball demos, mini games, giveaways, and first access to new products.
Tanya Young said, “We wanted the opening to reflect what pickleball is all about: fun, connection, and community. Whether you’re an experienced player or completely new to the sport, we’d love you to come down, grab a coffee, have a hit in the demo area and a first look at what’s next in pickleball.”
News in Brief: Six Zero Pickleball Global Expansion
Six Zero Pickleball will open its Bokarina HQ and retail store on August 23 with coffee, games, and demos. Founded by Dale and Tanya Young, the brand has grown from a garage start-up to a global name, selling high-performance pickleball gear in more than 20 countries.
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