Pickleball’s Biggest Smash Yet Massive Georgia Complex Shows Sport’s Soaring Potential
Macon, Ga. — In a converted department store that was once a crumbling relic of American retail, a rocketing sport is smashing stereotypes about its niche appeal.
The mammoth Rhythm & Rally complex, spanning over 160,000 square feet in this city of 156,000 people, stands as a monument to pickleball’s astonishing growth from quirky pastime to a competitive and recreational powerhouse attracting hundreds of thousands of diverse devotees across ages and backgrounds.
Unparalleled Scale Cements Pickleball's Credibility
With 32 dedicated courts, the Rhythm & Rally center that awed pickleball ambassadors just two years ago is now the undisputed world leader hosting major tournaments that have attracted over 800 competitors from two dozen states and Canada so far. Its sheer scale and sophisticated infrastructure smash any notion that pickleball is a fringe activity dominated by seniors. (News Reports)
Visionary Local Leadership Propels Grassroots Groundswell
Rhythm & Rally owes its existence to the visionary leadership of Mayor Lester Miller and other Macon officials who recognized pickleball's soaring popularity to create a unique complex for community recreation and a destination for major competitions. Their public-private partnership illuminated a path for municipalities nationwide seeking to energize passion-fueled activities.
On the first Podcast, host Renee' Rayles sat down with Rhythm & Rally manager John Roberts for an exclusive interview.
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