BookMyPickleball – Court Booking Site
Introduction
Category
- Sports
- Court Booking Platform
Pickleball Arena, a leading destination for pickleball enthusiasts, required a dynamic digital platform to streamline court reservations and improve player experience. The arena needed a real-time booking system, mobile-friendly interface, and automated scheduling tools to support growing demand and enhance operational efficiency.
Pelicans Technologies was chosen for our ability to deliver customized digital solutions that simplify complex booking workflows, boost user engagement, and enable sports facilities to scale effortlessly with smart, intuitive platforms.
Category
- Sports
- Court Booking Platform
Elevated the UI/UX
The new UI design really got users more engaged and helped bring down the bounce rate. With interactive features and a more appealing design, users stuck around longer and interacted more deeply.
Key Challenges
Ensuring real-time synchronization of court availability to prevent double bookings & Managing complex scheduling rules (e.g., recurring bookings, peak vs. non-peak hours)
Designing an intuitive interface that allows users to easily find, select, and book courts without confusion or friction.
Supporting bookings across multiple venues, each with different availability, pricing, and policies.
Implementing secure, seamless online payments with support for multiple payment methods.
Managing user accounts, memberships, and dynamic pricing based on user type (e.g., member, guest, group).
Implementing email/SMS/push notifications for booking confirmations, cancellations, and reminders.
Solutions
A dynamic scheduling system that updates availability instantly to avoid double bookings and manage overlapping reservations smartly.
Clean, intuitive UI/UX optimized for fast court selection, time slot navigation, and minimal input steps—reducing booking time to under a minute.
A scalable backend framework designed to handle multiple locations, each with unique schedules, pricing, and rules.
Seamless checkout with built-in payment gateway integration (Stripe, Razorpay, etc.), along with refund and wallet support.
Tools for managing user memberships, tiered pricing, and perks (e.g., early booking access, discounts, loyalty points).
Fully responsive design and progressive web app (PWA) support so users can book courts effortlessly from their phones.
Key Features
- Live Court Calendar View with interactive color-coded schedule showing availability by court and time slot.
- Waitlist & Cancellation Handling with automatic notifications for waitlisted users when slots open up.
- Custom Pricing Rules Set for weekends, tournaments, or prime time.
- Club details, amenities, photos, and player reviews to help users pick the best location.
- One-Click Rebooking for regular players or groups. SMS/email notifications for bookings, cancellations, and upcoming sessions.
- Personal dashboards with full booking records, preferences, and membership status.
Tech Stacks We Used
Outcome
By transforming Pickleball Arena’s digital infrastructure, Pelicans Technologies has empowered the brand with a seamless, real-time court booking experience—strengthening its position as a premier destination for pickleball enthusiasts.
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