Building the Ultimate Pickleball Community Platform
How we developed a comprehensive mobile and web platform connecting thousands of pickleball players, managing courts, clubs, and events with seamless user experience across all devices.
React Native
Cross-Platform
Social Networking
Project Overview
The Challenge
The pickleball community was struggling with fragmented communication across text chains, social media, and spreadsheets. Players needed a centralized platform to discover courts, connect with other players, manage clubs, and organize events efficiently.
Our Solution
We built PicklePlay as a comprehensive mobile-first platform using React Native and modern web technologies. The app features geolocation-based court discovery, in-app messaging, skill-based player matching, and robust club management tools—all accessible from iOS, Android, and web browsers.
Impact & Results
50K+
Active Users
10K+
Courts Mapped
25K+
Events Organized
100K+
Messages Exchanged
Technical Architecture
Cross-Platform Mobile Development
- React Native: Single codebase for iOS and Android with native performance and feel.
- Geolocation Services: Real-time court discovery using device GPS and mapping APIs.
- Push Notifications: Real-time alerts for game invites, messages, and event updates.
- Offline Support: Core features accessible without internet connection.
Community Features
- In-App Messaging: Real-time chat with individual players and group conversations.
- Skill Matching: Filter players by beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.
- Event Management: Create, share, and RSVP to community pickleball events.
- Club Administration: Tools for dues collection, schedule management, and member communication.
Backend Infrastructure
- Scalable API: Node.js backend handling thousands of concurrent users.
- Real-Time Sync: WebSocket connections for instant message delivery.
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS deployment with auto-scaling and load balancing.
- Data Security: Encrypted communications and secure payment processing.
User Experience
- Intuitive Design: Clean, sport-focused interface optimized for quick actions.
- Interactive Maps: Visual court discovery with photos and user ratings.
- Social Integration: Share achievements and events to social media platforms.
- Analytics Dashboard: Club managers track membership, attendance, and engagement.
Technology Stack
Mobile
- • React Native
- • Expo
- • React Navigation
- • Google Maps SDK
- • Firebase Cloud Messaging
Backend
- • Node.js & Express
- • PostgreSQL
- • Redis Cache
- • WebSocket
- • Stripe Payments
Infrastructure
- • AWS EC2 & RDS
- • CloudFront CDN
- • S3 Storage
- • Route 53 DNS
- • ELB Load Balancer
Partnerships
- • Franklin Sports
- • Just Paddles
- • Chicken N Pickle
- • UTR Sports
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