Seattle Opens City's Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility
Ginny Gilder knows the power sports have in creating community. The Seattle Storm majority owner has seen it with the BECU Storm Center for Basketball Performance, and decided to develop another property in the Interbay neighborhood to bring people together. Introducing, Pickle at the Palms.
Gilder partnered with her daughter, Sierra Keeler, and son-in-law, Kyle Schraeder, to open Seattle's newest pickleball facility. The 20 indoor competition-level courts span two levels, and "The Palms" features a loft-lounge for hanging out and events, a pro shop, and a Mainstay Provisions cafe serving coffee, food, and alcoholic drinks.
The facility's hours (7 am - 11 pm) cater to pickleball superstars and newbies interested in picking up the sport, and Gilder wants all to feel welcome to compete and relax. She and her son-in-law both say "pickleball is easy to learn, and hard to master."
Moline (Ill.) High School Baseball, Softball Facilities Set for $9M Rehab
Moline High School’s baseball and softball facilities are set for a major transformation after the Moline-Coal Valley Board of Education approved a $9.145 million construction project.
The contract with Bush Construction includes new synthetic turf varsity baseball and softball fields, two grass lower-level fields, new dugouts and batting cages, a concession stand with restrooms and a new parking lot.
Moline Athletic Director Todd Thompson said the project has been in the works for several years as the district balanced facility needs with its budget. He said the synthetic turf should allow teams to practice more often and make it easier to resume games after rain.
The project continues a series of athletic upgrades in Moline, including renovations at Browning Field and ongoing work at the Soccer Bowl.
For Moline baseball coach Craig Schimmel, the project also has a personal connection.
Golden State Sports Academy and Shoot 360 Celebrate Grand Openings of Three New Bay Area Locations Inside City Sports Club Gyms
Golden State Sports Academy and Shoot 360, a fast-growing gamified basketball training franchise, have opened three new technology-powered basketball training locations in the Bay Area, continuing the companies' push to bring elite-level player development into everyday fitness spaces. The new facilities, located inside City Sports Club locations in Stonestown (San Francisco), Almaden (San Jose), and Newhall (San Jose), expand access to Shoot 360's data-driven training platform for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
The openings mark the latest step in a long-standing collaboration between Shoot 360 and Golden State Sports Academy, and position City Sports Club, a Fitness International, LLC brand, as a strategic player investing in innovative amenity programming to differentiate its clubs in a competitive fitness market. The expansion reflects a broader trend across the health and fitness industry, as club operators increasingly turn to specialty, tech-driven concepts to boost member engagement and retention.
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