Selkirk Sport partners with Swimply to enhance pickleball experience nationwide

The collaboration will provide players exclusive access to private courts listed on Swimply and premium equipment discounts for hosts.

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO (July 16, 2024) Selkirk Sport, the leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles and equipment, has announced a strategic partnership with Swimply, the premier marketplace for renting private recreational spaces, including pickleball courts, by the hour. 

Swimply pickleball hosts will receive discounts on Selkirk pickleball nets and balls, while players who book their courts through Swimply will enjoy special deals on Selkirk balls and apparel.  

Pickle is the fastest-growing sport in America for the past three years. This growth has made it increasingly difficult for players to secure public court time. Selkirk’s partnership with Swimply will connect players with private courts nationwide, enhancing the pickleball experience by providing guaranteed places to play and exclusive benefits for Swimply hosts and guests. 

“We are excited to partner with Swimply to bring more opportunities for people to enjoy pickleball,” said Rob Barnes, co-Founder and co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. “One of our missions at Selkirk is to grow the game, and this partnership allows us to reach new players by providing access to private courts and top-quality equipment.”

Swimply’s platform allows players to reserve private courts by the hour, ensuring a more personalized and convenient playing experience. By partnering with Selkirk, Swimply aims to offer an enhanced experience for both hosts and guests.

“Partnering with Selkirk Sport is a natural and exciting step for us,” said Derek Callow, CEO of Swimply. “Their dedication to advancing the sport of pickleball aligns perfectly with our mission to provide players with access to the best private courts. Together, we can drive the growth of pickleball by making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”

Swimply hosts will receive emails with discount codes to participate in the program. Swimply guests will receive a special discount code to use on Selkirk.com after booking a court through the app. 

About Selkirk Sport

Selkirk Sport, manufacturer of pickleball paddles and accessories, is a family-owned and operated company. Selkirk Sport is based in Hayden, Idaho, in the shadows of its namesake, the Selkirk mountain range. Founded in 2014, Selkirk Sport was born from a passion for sport and the Western outdoor leisure lifestyle that was afforded to the company’s founders, Rob and Mike Barnes, along with their father Jim, who is Selkirk’s production manager. Backed by the philosophy of always pushing the limits, Selkirk Sport is committed to manufacturing products that deliver the highest performance with unmatched quality and service. Selkirk Sport has become one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, with paddles used by many of the game’s premier players, such as Jack Sock, Catherine Parenteau, Parris Todd, Dylan Frazier, Mary Brascia, Maggie Brascia, James Ignatowich and a host of others premier players and national/regional champions.

About Swimply

Swimply is a marketplace that connects owners of underutilized private amenities like pools and sports courts with people seeking to gather, engage in activities, and enjoy local amenities. The company is trailblazing the experiential-based sharing category and creating an entirely new income stream for property owners with spaces that are otherwise used sparingly. For users, Swimply is disrupting the market and providing an option for individuals who may not have access to certain facilities or amenities. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City. Swimply is backed by Mayfield Fund, Norwest Ventures, GGV Capital, Trust Ventures, Ensemble VC and other notable funds and angels. For more details and to book your own local escape, visit www.swimply.com.

Media contacts 

Kyle Whatnall: Kyle@Selkirk.com

Brynn Grissom: Brynn@Selkirk.com