Pickleball is a sport that has grown rapidly in Fishers over the past few years. With the multiple public courts such as the ones in Cyntheanne Park and Holland Park, as well as clubs like The Picklr and lessons available at The Pickleball Lab, it’s no surprise that yet another competitor has stepped onto the court. 

24/7 Dink, located on 116th Street, is the largest pickleball facility in Central Indiana, featuring 20 courts all equipped with acrylic cushioning to achieve the best guest experience possible. 

“Philosophically what we are is pickleball for all,” Vice President of Player Experience Chris Bangis said. “What that really means is regardless of your experience or playing level, we got the court for you.” 

24/7 Dink opened their doors on Feb. 15. The business has already seen a favorable response from the community according to Bangis, with their beginner course being very popular. 

“One of the first programs we put together was introduction to pickleball,” Bangis said. “Over our first weekend we had about 70 people go through that program.” 

The business uses a mobile app to reserve courts. Pricing varies depending on what time a court is reserved for, with times late at night being the least expensive and the afternoon being the most expensive. To pay for a reservation, players buy “Dink Dollars”, a digital currency that gifts additional bonus dollars the more money that is spent. This system also saves the business the cost of transaction fees. 

“Almost all the other facilities in town have a membership,” Bangis said. “Ours is different in that, say you are only playing a couple times a week, which a lot of people do, you are probably not going to want to part with $139 a month. Rather, you would like to pay as you go.” 

Bangis, who has worked at three other facilities and has been a pickleball coach for three years, recommends anyone with an interest in pickleball to come to 24/7 Dink. 

“If you have even an inkling of an interest in playing the game, come here,” Bangis said. “We truly welcome the beginners. We welcome the people who want to learn about the sport, and we do it in a very friendly atmosphere.”