UTR Sports Joins Forces with PicklePlay: UTR Sports, the company behind the industry-leading tournament management software and the world’s most precise pickleball rating system, has announced its acquisition of PicklePlay, a platform designed to connect pickleball players and organizers. This acquisition aligns with UTR Sports’ mission to provide more opportunities for players at every level and deepen its support for local pickleball communities.
Enhancing Player Engagement Across the Globe
Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of UTR Sports, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome PicklePlay to the UTR Sports family. By joining forces with PicklePlay, we are enhancing our ability to support local pickleball communities, from casual players to seasoned tournament participants, creating more opportunities for people to engage in fun, level-based experiences across the globe.”
The integration of PicklePlay into UTR Sports’ platform will strengthen the company’s commitment to creating a global network for pickleball enthusiasts. The two companies will combine their resources to help players of all skill levels easily find opponents, track progress, and engage in various forms of play, including social, recreational, and competitive events.
Accelerating Pickleball Innovation
Blake Renaud, the Founder of PicklePlay, shared his enthusiasm about the acquisition, noting, “With the backing of UTR Sports, PicklePlay will be able to accelerate our plans to launch new features in 2025 that will further enhance the experience for players. Our goal has and always will be to make pickleball more accessible, organized, and fun for everyone.”
The acquisition will provide tools for community organizers to manage their local pickleball communities with ease, thus further expanding the reach of pickleball worldwide.
News in Brief: UTR Sports Joins Forces with PicklePlay
UTR Sports, known for its tournament management software and accurate pickleball rating system, has acquired PicklePlay. This acquisition aims to enhance local pickleball communities by simplifying the process for players to find opponents, track their progress, and engage in various forms of play. With UTR Sports’ support, PicklePlay plans to introduce new features in 2025, further improving the accessibility and organization of the sport for players of all levels.
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