Big Dink Energy • pickleball event activation

The Activation That Makes Your Pickleball Event Unforgettable.

You planned the event. We bring the part nobody expected.

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PROFESSIONALLY ORGANIZED. QUESTIONABLY BEHAVED.

Let’s clear this up

This is not a dance class.

  • Nobody needs rhythm.
  • Nobody needs to know choreography.
  • Nobody is getting judged on their ability to find the beat.

Booty on the Court is the part of your event where everybody gets in.

Players. Spectators. Beginners. Your boss. The person who said, “I'm absolutely not doing this.”

Simple moves. Good music. Zero pressure.

We're not trying to teach anybody to dance. We're trying to give your crowd a reason to laugh together.

Pick your occasion

This is built for your event.

From a Friday night at your local pickleball club to a corporate outing, destination weekend or major festival, we build the activation around your crowd, your theme and your event.

Who We Work With

  • Pickleball Clubs & FacilitiesClub nights, member events and themed experiences.
  • Corporate Event PlannersCompany outings, employee appreciation, retreats and team events.
  • Festivals & Event OrganizersGive the people around the courts something to do too.
  • Resorts & Destination ExperiencesAdd a social experience around the pickleball.
  • Conferences & ExposBreak up the schedule with something nobody expected.
  • Brands & SponsorsCreate an activation people can actually participate in.

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How it works

Here’s the Deal

You give us the crowd, the theme and the occasion. We build a 30–45 minute Big Dink Energy activation around it. Easy to join. Hard to stand on the sidelines.

01 / TELL US THE VIBE

Your event. Your people.

Tell us what you're celebrating, who's coming and how weird you're willing to get.

Glow night? Corporate outing? 80s? Pickleball prom? Your CEO's face on an award?

We're listening.

02 / WE BUILD THE MOMENT

We make it yours.

The BDE crew builds Booty on the Court, music, games and crowd moments around your theme and your people.

Company inside joke? Ridiculous awards? 80s night? Your CEO's face where it absolutely shouldn't be?

Give us something to work with.

03 / THEN WE TURN IT LOOSE

This is where it gets fun.

Music up. BDE crew in. People off the sidelines.

For 30–45 minutes, ratings don't matter, nobody's working on their third-shot drop, and somebody from accounting is probably making a questionable decision.

That's kind of the point.

Players. Nonplayers. Beginners. Pros. Your boss. Your mom. Get in here.

Previous themes

Pick Your Vibe

  • BOOTCAMP BOOTY
  • RED, WHITE & BOOTY
  • SUPER BOOTY
  • TACTICAL BOOTY
  • JINGLE BOOTY
  • BAD MOMS BOOTY
  • SPOOKY BOOTY
  • ROCK-N-BOOTY
  • BLING BOOTY
  • PARTY BOOTY
  • COUNTRY BOOTY
  • OLD SKOOL BOOTY

Have a theme brewing? Bring us the colors, the inside jokes, or the big idea — we’ll turn it into a custom Booty on the Court moment your crowd will still be talking about after the last dink.

Real event proof

What Pickleball Event Planners & Attendees Are Saying

The people who felt the energy firsthand say it best.

PickleCon 2026 · Championship Court

What Event Organizers Are Saying

“Booty on the Court was a hit at PickleCon 2026! Stephanie Beveridge brought incredible energy to the event, getting attendees of all ages involved and creating an unforgettable atmosphere on Championship Court.

This is exactly the kind of energy and community we hope to bring to PickleCon each year. The activation brought people together, encouraged participation, and added so much positive energy to the event.

I would highly recommend Booty on the Court to any event organizer looking to create a fun, engaging and community-focused experience.”
Kelsea ThompsonPickleball Director · Triple Crown Sports

“I want to see even more of it at our future events!”

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Beyond the court

More Than Booty.

We don’t just shake ass and leave.

Big Dink Energy brings the fun off the court too. Positive Pickle Pins, ridiculous challenges, attendee interviews, social content, court games and whatever else gets people talking to strangers and having a damn good time.

Every event is different. That’s the point.

Stephanie Beveridge posing with an attendee at a PickleCon booth Attendee interviews
An attendee proudly showing off the Positive Pickle Pins she made Positive Pickle Pins
Three attendees in costume laughing together during a social challenge Social challenges
Booty on the Court in action on a PickleCon court Booty on the Court
A crowd gathered around the Big Dink Energy booth at PickleCon Crowd & connection

Want more than a court activation? Build the version your event needs.

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Your Event’s Unfair Advantage

You got the pros, the clinics, the classes, the pickleball play. But do you have something DIFFERENT?

The Fun Doesn’t End When the Event Does.

A great activation gives people something worth posting.

Guests film it. Friends tag each other. Your club gets mentioned. BDE shares from the event. And suddenly the people who didn’t come are seeing exactly what they missed.

Want more? Social content and attendee interviews can be built into select activation packages.

Three ways to get started

Choose Your Court.

Clear tiers for every size of pickleball event, from a themed club night to a major national festival.

YOUR EVENT. YOUR REVENUE. WE BRING THE ENERGY.

YOU SET THE TICKET PRICE.

YOU SELL THE TICKETS.

YOU KEEP THE REVENUE.

Make it a Glow Night. Ladies Night. Company party. Pickleball happy hour. Costume night. Festival activation. Or something completely ridiculous we haven't thought of yet.

You choose the theme and make the event yours. We bring Big Dink Energy.

Depending on your activation, we can bring Booty on the Court, crowd games and challenges, Positive Pickle Pins, fun awards, attendee interviews and the kind of ridiculous participation that gets people off the sidelines.

Your team can handle the bar, food, vendors, sponsors, photos, ticketing or whatever else you want to build around it.

Big Dink Energy does not take a percentage of your ticket sales or event revenue. Our activation is a flat fee based on the size, location and scope of the event.

LOCAL CLUB NIGHTS / THEMED EVENTS

STARTING AT $500

Glow Nights, Ladies Nights, Costume Parties, Singles Nights & other local club events.

  • 30-minute pickleball event activation
  • Easy choreography, all levels
  • Theme customized to your event
  • Fun awards & crowd interaction
  • Designed for high participation
  • An event people actually remember

Local pricing applies within our Central Texas service area.

Built to Be Shared.

Dancing on the court. Costumes. Ridiculous games. Your players laughing at themselves. These are the moments people pull their phones out for. BDE shares from the event too, giving your club content and visibility that can keep working after the night is over.

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MAJOR EVENTS / BRAND ACTIVATIONS

CUSTOM PRICING

Large tournaments, festivals, conferences, destination events & brand activations.

  • Custom Big Dink Energy event activation
  • Booty on the Court with multiple sessions available
  • Custom theme, games & crowd interaction
  • Pre-event strategy & programming
  • Big Dink Energy hosts on-site
  • Built around your event, audience & brand
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MAKE IT BIGGER

Want more than Booty on the Court? Build out your activation with additional Big Dink Energy experiences.

Positive Pickle Pins

Give attendees a reason to connect, compliment a stranger and leave with a little something from the event.

BDE Games & Challenges

Ridiculous, easy-to-join games customized around your event, company or theme.

BDE Interviews

Quick, funny attendee interviews that bring out the personalities at your event.

Additional Booty on the Court Sessions

Perfect for larger events, festivals or events running throughout the day.

Custom Awards

Because somebody deserves recognition for something other than winning at pickleball.

What’s Included in All Pickleball Event Activations

Full event presence: mingles with attendees, gets to know your crowd, celebrates wins, and creates fun moments (attendees love videoing & capturing memories).

Bookable 30–45-minute programming slots. Built to give your event a high-energy pickleball event activation with music, movement, humor, and personality.Travel: Events outside Central Texas may require additional travel expenses. We’ll include any applicable travel costs in your quote before you book. No surprise fees.

Watch Engagement Spike

Added Value

Uplevel your event. You're already posting. Make it impossible to scroll past.

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FAQ

Good Questions. Good Answers.

Everything planners usually need to know before they bring the party to the court.

What if people have never danced before?

Perfect. It’s beginner-friendly choreography. We’ve done this with hundreds of people — athletes, non-dancers, all levels. The format is easy to join.

What does the activation cost?

Club nights and themed events are $500–$800 for 20–100 people. Small and regional events are $1,500–$3,500 for 100–300 people. Major events are $3,500–$5,000+ for 300+ people. Events outside Central Texas may require additional travel expenses, disclosed in your quote before booking. You can build the pickleball event activation into attendee pricing, have a sponsor cover it, or include it in your event budget.

What do people wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in. Sneakers or shoes. Some groups wear theme outfits or fun props — we love that.

How much space do you need?

A pickleball court is perfect, ideally 2–3 courts. If that’s not available, we typically need 400–600 sq ft — an outdoor area, ballroom section, or any open space. We adapt and make it work.

Do you bring sound and music?

Yes. We bring a portable sound system and curated playlists for each theme, or we integrate with your venue’s AV if available.

What if it rains / weather is bad?

We adapt. Move indoors, modify, or reschedule. We’ll talk through backup plans on our call.

How do we book?

Fill out the form below. Stephanie and her crew respond within 24 hours. One planning call nails the details, then a contract and 50% deposit lock the date. Final payment is due 7 days before.

Can we customize the theme?

Absolutely. Pick from the themes or bring your own pickleball vision. That’s what custom theme is for.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Canceled 14+ days out = full refund minus $50 fee. 7–14 days = 50% refund. Less than 7 days = no refund. Rescheduling requires 72 hours notice or additional fees apply.

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Ready to Make Your Pickleball Event Stand Out?

A pickleball event activation that gives your schedule a moment people remember.

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Meet the BDE Crew

Meet the BDE Crew

Four different personalities. One shared inability to let people stand around awkwardly.

Stephanie Beveridge giving two thumbs up

Stephanie Beveridge

The Instigator

Stephanie is the one who looks at a perfectly normal pickleball event and thinks, but what if we made everybody do something ridiculous? She leads the activation, works the crowd and turns your theme into something people actually want to participate in.

Her job: Start the trouble.

Stefanie Paddle Princess Hoffman smiling in her Big Dink Energy shirt and cap

Stefanie “Paddle Princess” Hoffman

The Celebrator

Glitter. Awards. Hype. Absolutely unnecessary levels of enthusiasm. Paddle Princess is there to make people feel like whatever they just did was worthy of a podium, whether they won the tournament, survived Booty on the Court or earned an award nobody knew existed five minutes ago. She's loud about your wins, committed to the theme and fully prepared to make grown adults feel weirdly proud of themselves.

Her job: Make everything feel like a big damn deal.

Carrie Harris smiling with a decorated pickleball paddle

Carrie Harris

The Social Butterfly

Carrie has never met a stranger and isn't particularly interested in letting you remain one. She's the face behind Positive Pickle Pins, working her way through the crowd, starting conversations, connecting people and making sure the fun reaches beyond whoever happens to be on the court. If 100 strangers show up, Carrie would like them to leave knowing 99 new people.

Her job: Turn a crowd into a community.

Guy Beveridge wearing a playful costume and holding a decorated pickleball paddle

Guy Beveridge

The Wild Card

Every crew needs one person willing to commit to the bit with absolutely no concern for his own dignity. That's Guy. Games, challenges, crowd interaction or whatever weird thing Stephanie decided sounded like a good idea that morning, he's usually in.

His job: Whatever Stephanie talks him into.

THIS ISN'T A PERFORMANCE.

We're not showing up, doing our thing and leaving while everybody watches.

The BDE crew is there to get into your event. We talk to people. We celebrate them. We pull them into the fun. We make strangers less strange.

Because the best event isn't the one where people watched something cool happen. It's the one where they were part of it.

That's the philosophy behind the entire activation.

Stephanie starts it.Paddle Princess celebrates it.Carrie connects everyone.Guy gets talked into it.

Crew size varies based on activation package, event size and location.