In Meridian, Idaho, The Flying Pickle has built more than a pickleball club; it’s created a full ecosystem for players of every level. Between the quality of its facilities, the variety of its programs, and its focus on member experience, it has become a model DUPR Club other facilities are taking note of. 

And now, with their franchise model, they are ready to expand nationwide

Adding Value With DUPR+

When The Flying Pickle  decided to integrate DUPR+ into its Pro Membership package, it wasn’t about raising prices or chasing revenue. As Club Director Tristan Belue explains, it was about one thing: adding value for their most dedicated players.

“Our goal is to be a one-stop shop for everything pickleball. DUPR+ is just another way we can give more to our members,” said Tristan Belue, Club Director at The Flying Pickle. 

The Flying Pickle’s Pro Members already enjoy perks like earlier schedule visibility, more concurrent reservations, and access to DUPR Verified Events. Adding DUPR+ simply made the membership “that much more valuable” and set the club apart from local competitors.

Every detail is designed to make the club a place people want to spend time, not just a place to play a match.

Programming That Keeps Courts Full

The Flying Pickle’s success is built on variety and consistency:

• Clinics & Drills: From “Learn to Play” for newcomers to skill-specific drills for advanced players.
  
• Open Plays & King of the Courts: Popular across multiple levels, with 3.5 Open Plays being the most in-demand.
  
• Leagues: Always packed, always logged to DUPR.
  
• Major Events: Including the Flying Pickle Open, which draws over 350 participants from across the country.
  

Belue’s approach for other directors: “Test and fail until you find what your members love and then keep doing it.”

Why Other Clubs Are Watching

The success of The Flying Pickle’s Meridian location has sparked plans for franchising the model. While expansion details are still being finalized, the approach of combining high-quality facilities, strong community programming, and integrated player tools like DUPR has proven effective in attracting and retaining members.

Interested in franchising with them? Learn more here.

For players, it’s a one-stop shop for everything pickleball. For club directors, it’s a case study in how thoughtful facility design and programming can build lasting engagement.

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Interested in bringing the same value to your members? Fill out this form to see if you qualify to become a DUPR+ Club.

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