Published 17 Mar 2024 · 2 min read

Bounce Rolls Out Tournament Platform & Partners with Gamma

Through our leading pickleball platform, we've launched an innovative tournament organiser that’s being used by Gamma and other industry leaders.

Ryan Van Winkle
Ryan Van WinkleCo-Founder & CEO
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Bounce Rolls Out Tournament Platform & Partners with Gamma

As a team of passionate pickleball enthusiasts, Bounce wanted to address the longstanding challenges of accessing and organizing pickleball play opportunities, from tournaments to leagues and ladder competitions. We understand the ins and outs of pickleball organization first-hand as the Bounce team has run tournaments across North America. These experiences provided invaluable insights into the needs of both players and event organizers, leading to the development of this platform. So, our tournament platform has been made in meticulous detail by pickleball enthusiasts for pickleball enthusiasts.We use top-notch technology simplifying the complexities of organizing pickleball tournaments, from registration to scoring and player communication. With a focus on improving the community’s experience, the tool provides solutions for organizing and participating in pickleball events, making the sport more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.Amidst the launch of the tournament platform, a range of leaders in the pickleball industry are partnering with Bounce to bring forward exciting amateur events throughout the year. The tournaments powered by Bounce promise to help organizers with the intricacies of planning tournaments and deliver exceptional experiences for players, fostering the growth of pickleball at all levels.

Tournaments powered by Bounce

Gamma, a leader in the manufacturing of high-quality pickleball equipment, will run four amateur tournaments powered by Bounce across the United States this year, including their inaugural annual tournament in Pittsburgh in September. "We are honored to partner with Gamma," Ryan Van Winkle, co-founder and CEO of Bounce, says. "This collaboration validates our mission to enhance the pickleball community's connectivity and accessibility. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for what players and organizers can expect from tournament play."The first tournament sponsored by Gamma on the Bounce platform will be the Atlanta Classic taking place March 23rd to 24th. This will be followed by the St. Louis Classic April 6th to 7th and the Madison Classic April 13th to 14th. "We are excited to partner with Bounce for these tournaments, as it aligns perfectly with our vision of supporting and growing the pickleball community," Paige Powers, Marketing & Communications Manager of Gamma, states. "We are committed to growing the sport at the amateur level, and we are proud to have the opportunity to give players more exciting opportunities to compete."Ready for some competition? Find pickleball courts and tournaments near you over on Bounce. Or if you’d like to start organizing a tournament, start the planning now!

Ryan Van Winkle

Ryan Van Winkle

Co-Founder & CEO

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