Empower Pickleball Partners with Recreational Group to Bring VersaCourt Innovation to Players Everywhere

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Pickleball is proud to announce a long-term partnership with VersaCourt, makers of the innovative Pickleball Performance Tile. Together, the two organizations will bring more opportunities to play, practice, and connect through pickleball by transforming spaces into versatile, engaging courts designed for everyone—from first-timers to seasoned competitors.

This partnership marks an exciting step in Empower Pickleball's mission to grow the game at the community level. By combining Empower's player-first media platform with VersaCourt's customizable, high-performance surfaces, the collaboration will deliver in-person experiences, elevate backyard play, and help make pickleball more accessible to households, schools, and communities across the country.

"Pickleball is about connection and accessibility, and VersaCourt is a perfect partner for that vision. Their courts create spaces where new players can fall in love with the game and where families and communities can come together. We're excited to work with VersaCourt on experiences that go far beyond the professional scene." - Kim Bastien, Founder of Empower Pickleball

"At VersaCourt, we believe pickleball is a wonderful way to "Bring the Fun Home." It is a sport that should be accessible to everyone, and partnering with Empower Pickleball helps us bring that vision to life. Their passion for connecting players at every level aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver high-performance, customizable pickleball courts for families, schools, and communities. Together, we're not just building courts—we're creating opportunities for people to discover the fun, fitness, and connection that pickleball encompasses." - Josh Nelson, Vice President of VersaCourt

As part of the partnership, Empower Pickleball and VersaCourt will collaborate on:

• Transforming Backyards & Communities – Providing versatile VersaCourt systems that make it easy for anyone to bring pickleball home.
• In-Person Experiences – Empower Pickleball activations and pop-ups where players can try VersaCourt surfaces firsthand.
• Corporate Training Program – Empower's growing slate of corporate pickleball experiences will feature VersaCourt systems, giving companies new ways to connect employees, boost wellness, and inspire teamwork.
• Education & Growth – Resources and storytelling to inspire new players and show how the sport can fit into everyday life.
• And so much more.

VersaCourt's customizable court systems are already trusted by families, schools, and facilities worldwide. By joining forces with Empower Pickleball's growing platform, the partnership will help bring innovation to the everyday player and ensure more people discover the fun, fitness, and community that pickleball brings.

About Empower Pickleball

Empower Pickleball is a media and engagement platform dedicated to celebrating and growing the everyday side of pickleball. Empower Pickleball connects players of all levels through stories, resources, partnerships, corporate training, and community activations while supporting brands that want to make an impact in the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

About VersaCourt

The Recreational Group is a leading provider of innovative surfacing solutions for sports and recreation. Their VersaCourt systems are engineered for performance, safety, and versatility, making it easier than ever for families, schools, and companies to enjoy pickleball and other sports in any setting. With durability and customization at their core, VersaCourt courts are trusted worldwide to bring play to life.

For more information about Empower Pickleball and the partnership with Recreational Group, visit www.empowerpickleball.com.

Contact:
Delanie Nelson
(800) 540-4899
[email protected]

SOURCE The Recreational Group