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World Class Pickleball Courts for Australia

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We are reaching out to the global pickleball community, our kindred pickleball brothers and sisters, to help us build the first outdoor all weather pickleball facility in Australia.    We need your support ! 
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The registered not-for-profit Noosa Pickleball Club firmly believes the beautiful village of Noosa has the best year-round climate, social infrastructure, friendly vibe and potential to become a pickleball mecca. Several pickleball snowbirds from the USA and Canada have already discovered Noosa and are returning annually. 


OVERVIEW: 


Our goal is to build the first world class all weather outdoor pickleball facility in Australia. We need to raise funds to match the government's 50% contribution. The total cost of building the new facility is $460,000. 

The resort town of Noosa, in the State of Queensland is the ideal location for several reasons which include: (1) Noosa is one of the first locations pickleball was introduced to Australia; (2) Noosa is an ideal holiday destination for Australians and international visitors with beaches, surf, national parks, fine dining and a truly laid back, friendly, welcoming community; (3) the Noosa Pickleball Club is one of the most proactive and well respected pickleball clubs in the country; (4) the land required to build a new pickleball facility is available to use and has the approvals; (5) the local high school is across the street. 

BACKGROUND:

The cost of this project from construction-to-play is estimated to be $460,000 which includes court construction, all weather roof, LED lighting, fencing, nets, seating, and two drinking fountains. To match the 50% contribution required to receive Government funding we need to raise $230,000

Pickleball has seriously grown in Australia since 2017. There are approximately 4000 players spread across the country. Pickleball is played in all of the capitals and many regional cities. Approximately 150 Australian players have completed the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) teacher training workshops. Free beginner sessions are now available at most clubs. Pickleball is being enjoyed by all age groups, including some schools.

The Pickleball Association Australia (PAA) and Pickleball Association of Queensland (PAQ) are the national and state bodies to which the Noosa Pickleball Club is an affiliated member. 

PAA and PAQ are members of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).

The Noosa Pickleball Club has two IFP International Ambassadors.

Australia has the highest skin cancer rate in the world. In order to develop and grow the outdoor game, the courts need to be shaded from the sun to enable play, training and tournaments during daylight hours.

The sport of pickleball will not be eligible for Federal or State funding in Australia until 2023.

GOALS: 

To build a World Class Pickleball facility worthy of national recognition that sets the benchmark for future outdoor pickleball facilities around the country.  

Project completion target 1 December 2021.

To achieve 25% of our target domestically and 75% internationally.

To attract 1% of the 3.5 million American pickleball players to donate $10 each.
$10 Australian dollars (AUD) is only $7.50 USD.

DONATION OPTIONS

Individual Donations


Every donation counts so please donate $10, $25, $100 or whatever you are able.

Every donor will be eligible to play equivalent hours of court time at the new facility pro rata at $10/hr.( Donate $20 get two hours free plat in the future).

International and Domestic Pickleball Club Donations / Walk of Fame Recognition:  

Donations of $500 or more received from international or domestic pickleball clubs will entitle all of the club members to unlimited court usage at our new facility while on holiday in Noosa; discounted accommodation rates in Noosa*; invitations to our social mixers, Newsletters and updates from the Noosa Pickleball Club and FREE learn-to-play intermediate and advanced clinics while on holiday, AND their name perpetually memorialized with their own Gold Star painted along the sideline of the courts .

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80 Gold Stars will be painted along the sideline access and behind the baselines, approximately a meter apart recognizing the name and individual's two word message for all donations of $250 or more.   12 larger Stars will be available for corporate or donors of $500+. The cardinal points of the arena will have a dedicated Stars to the Founders of Pickleball.  Example:


Corporate and Business Donations:  

All corporate and business donors will have their logo included on the Noosa Pickleball Club website and Club newsletters. Donors will also receive a coupon book of "drop-in" vouchers to share with hotel guests, clients, etc. Additional benefits relating to donations or pledges over $500  include:

- Business Donors Basic - $500 benefits listed above plus Star on Walk of Fame
- Bronze Donors - $1000 – Larger Star in prominently  positioned on the court surface.
- Silver Donors - $2000 – plus receive 5 year corflute sponsorship recognition on court fencing.
- Gold Donors - $3500 – plus receive permanent 48” x 48” sponsorship recognition on court fencing .
- Platinum Donors - $5000 – plus Sponsor’s logo permanently printed on the court wind breaks
- Diamond Donors - $10,000 – Annual tournament naming rights with all proceeds from the event going to a charity of the donor’s choice; plus permanent sponsor recognition on court fencing.

HOW TO GIVE:

1) GoFundMe -- give safely online through this GoFundMe page using the "Donate" button 

2) Corporate Sponsors – contact the Noosa Pickleball Club President, Woody Dass to discuss the options available and the process of donating or pledging your commitment. [email redacted] 

Every donation will go in its entirety to helping the Noosa Pickleball Club fund new purpose built all weather outdoor courts. Donation amounts will appear on the GoFundMe page which can be anonymous or as public as you prefer.

We will provide a receipt for all donations. Australian donations are tax deductable.

Thank you for your generosity,
Woody Dass

President, Noosa Pickleball Club
http://www.noosapickleballclub.com  
[email redacted]

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For a glimpse of Noosa: https://www.visitnoosa.com.au


Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $70 
    • 3 yrs

Organizer

Woody Dass
Organizer
Noosaville QLD

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