Swing Racquet + Paddle appoints business executive Donald Thompson Jr. to its advisory board 

Raleigh, N.C. (October 15, 2024) – Swing Racquet + Paddle, the first multi-racquet + paddle Sportstainment™ facility, has appointed Donald Thompson to its advisory board. Thompson brings a wealth of experience in business advisory and development, further strengthening Swing’s leadership team.  Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of the Diversity Movement, a data-driven strategic partner…

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Swing Racquet + Paddle Breaks Ground on Much-Anticipated Flagship Campus in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 14, 2024) – Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), a first-of-its-kind experience in racquet and paddle sports, has broken ground on its 44-acre campus in Raleigh with an anticipated opening in 2026. Swing delivers a sports-first approach—called Sportstainment™—that features pickleball, padel and tennis alongside a food and beverage experience curated by celebrity chef…

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Swing Racquet Sport Campus birds-eye view with tennis indoor tennis pickleball and padel

New York Times: It’s Tennis vs. Pickleball vs. Padel. Or is it?

Swing is featured in a New York Times article discussing the evolving landscape of racquet sports in the US. While the article requires a subscription to read, some readers are able to receive a limited number of free articles per month. You can read the full article by clicking here: “The idea is to bring…

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Jason DeGroff Joins Podcast Raleigh to Talk All Things Swing

Our very own Jason DeGroff had the chance to join Podcast Raleigh to talk about the future of racquet and paddle sports in NC! He spoke about our amazing new collaborations with Wilson Sports, Fabio Viviani, and Good to Great Tennis Academy, as well as what sports enthusiasts can expect from our flagship campus in…

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Wilson and Swing Join Forces to Create the Future of Racquet Sports

Wilson to Sponsor Swing Campus to Revolutionize Racquet Sport Experience and Grow Global Player Base Raleigh, N.C. — Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), in line with their mission to drive the evolution of sport through a first-of-its-kind dedicated multi-racquet & paddle sport and Sportstainment venue, is proud to announce Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (Wilson) as…

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The future of “Sportstainment” is coming – and traditional sports will benefit

Originally appeared in Sports Business Journal by Ken May These days, eatertainment is ubiquitous, it almost defies categorizing. How else would we combine axe-throwing venues serving local craft beers, movie theaters with in-show food service, and celebrity chefs giving their take on ballpark food? This is the result of a symbiotic relationship between food and…

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Swing Racquet Sport Campus birds-eye view with tennis indoor tennis pickleball and padel

Swing Racquet + Paddle Welcomes Top Industry Executives To Racquet Sport Dream Team

Wilson and Topgolf Veterans Top List of Experts to Join the Largest, Next-Generation Racquet Sports Facility in the World Raleigh, North Carolina – Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), the first-of-its-kind racquet & paddle sport ‘Sportstainment’ venue coming to Raleigh in early 2024, has put together a team of industry experts to help guide the project…

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