New venue gives locals a space to play America’s ‘fastest-growing sport’ year-round
May 30, 2023
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IDAHO FALLS – During the COVID-19 lockdown, when many people were stuck inside, Justin Fullmer started playing pickleball to break up the monotony.
Today, the 26-year-old Idaho Falls man is part-owner of a pickleball gym. Spitfire Pickleball opened in December at 3130 Spitfire Street in Idaho Falls. For a monthly fee, customers have access to any of the business’s five courts to play a game with family and friends. Patrons can also schedule a one-time three-hour session.
Fullmer tells EastIdahoNews.com the community response has been tremendous during the last six months.
“We’ve had tons of good feedback. We’re growing. Six months seems like a long time, but it’s gone super fast. We’ve made a lot of improvements, and we’re hoping to keep growing like we are,” Fullmer says.
Other owners in the business are Jalen Fuhriman, Taylor Hale, Jordan Hale, Luke Hale and Robbie Owens.
Fullmer started playing tennis years ago. Pickleball is similar, so it was an easy sell for him. He was thrilled with the chance to be involved in the business after working construction for several years.
Earlier this year, CNN reported pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. The number of people playing it has grown by 159% in the last three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
When asked why it’s so popular, Fullmer’s simple response was “because it’s fun.”
This trend was part of the reason why his partners wanted to open an indoor pickleball complex.
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