Organizations
How organizations work in Paddles Up — membership, roles, and access.
An organization in Paddles Up represents a club, association, or group that runs pickleball events on the platform. All events are owned by an organization.
Membership
To participate in or manage events run by an organization, you need to be a member. Organizations can have an unlimited number of members.
Membership is granted by an organization owner or admin. You can also apply to join an organization by submitting an application through the app. Applications include your name, contact info, and any notes about why you're joining.
Roles
Every member of an organization has exactly one role:
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Owner | Full control — manage members, roles, org settings, and all events |
| Admin | Create and manage events, manage members (but cannot change owner) |
| Member | View org events and participate; no management access |
Owners and admins can see all events and participants within the organization. Members see only what's shared with them.
Applying to the platform
Organizations themselves must be approved to use Paddles Up. If you represent a club that wants to onboard, use the Apply page in the app to submit an organization application. Applications include:
- Organization name
- Website
- Notes about your club and use case
Applications go through a review process before the organization is activated on the platform.
Finding your organizations
Once you're a member, your organizations appear under Orgs in the navigation. Tapping an organization shows you its events, members, and details.
If you belong to multiple organizations, each appears as a separate card. Staff users (admins and owners) see additional management options on the org detail page.