Selkirk Sport and Invited expand partnership to elevate pickleball nationwide

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Aug. 19, 2025 — Selkirk Sport, the leading pickleball equipment manufacturer, and Invited, the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs in the U.S., today announced an expanded partnership to grow pickleball across premier clubs nationwide.

Following a successful two-year collaboration, the two industry leaders are launching a new phase focused on delivering top-tier gear and programming. 

Selkirk’s paddles, nets, balls and accessories will be available at more than 50 Invited clubs with racquet sports programs. Every court will feature Selkirk nets, and all club pro shops will carry Selkirk gear, creating a consistent, high-quality playing experience for members.

“This partnership unites the best in the private club space with the best in pickleball,” said Mike Barnes, co-founder and co-CEO of Selkirk Sport. “Together, we’re not just outfitting courts — we’re delivering exceptional experiences and driving the next wave of pickleball’s growth.”

In addition to outfitting courts, the partnership will bring new member-focused programming. Selkirk’s top athletes and ambassadors will visit select Invited clubs to host clinics, instruction sessions and special events.

Invited will also roll out Selkirk’s coaching certification programs, developed through Pickleball Coaching International, to its club instructors. Coaches will have access to training courses, instructional videos and continuing education programs. Members will benefit from curated content on tips, drills and best practices.

“Selkirk has been an outstanding partner, and this new phase of our relationship will bring additional value to our members,” said Jonathan Fralick, National Vice President of Racquet Sports at Invited. “From world-class gear to expert instruction and exciting events, we’re raising the bar for pickleball in private clubs.”

About Invited

Since its founding in 1957, Dallas-based Invited has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives®. The leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs in North America, Invited is relentless in its pursuit of providing extraordinary experiences, meaningful connections, shared passions, and memorable moments for its more than 414,000 members. With approximately 17,000 peak-season employees and a portfolio of 170 owned or operated golf and country and city clubs in 27 states, the District of Columbia, and abroad, Invited creates communities and a lifestyle through its championship golf courses, workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, tennis facilities, golf lounges, fitness centers, and robust programming. You can find Invited on Instagram at @InvitedClubs, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/invitedclubs, on Twitter at @InvitedClubs and on Facebook at  facebook.com/@whereyoubelongclubs.

About Selkirk Sport

Selkirk Sport, a premium manufacturer of pickleball paddles and accessories, is a family-owned and operated company. Selkirk Sport is based in Hayden, Idaho, in the shadows of its namesake, the Selkirk mountain range. Founded in 2014, Selkirk Sport was born from a passion for sport and the Western outdoor leisure lifestyle that was afforded to the company’s founders, Rob and Mike Barnes, along with their father Jim. Selkirk Sport is committed to manufacturing products that deliver the highest performance with unmatched quality and service. It has become one of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, with paddles used by many of the game’s premier players, such as Jack Sock, Catherine Parenteau, James Ignatowich, Rachel Rohrabacher and a host of other top talent.

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