Bouncecraft Host Program

Host pickleball events.
Get paid to grow the game.

Looking for a flexible event hosting gig in Charlotte? Partner with Bouncecraft and get paid to run open plays, tournaments, leagues, and clinics. We bring the players, payments, and promotion, you bring the energy.

Apply to become a host
Up to 80%
of registration revenue is yours
$0
upfront cost to join
~2 days
automatic payout after each event
A Bouncecraft event host directing players across busy courts in Charlotte
How it works

From application to payout in four steps

1

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your court access, and the kind of events you want to run. Takes 3 minutes.

2

Get your dashboard

Once approved, you get a personal host dashboard to manage your events, players, and announcements.

3

Host your events

We list your events on Bouncecraft, handle sign-ups and payments, and promote them to our player community.

4

Get paid automatically

Your share lands in your bank account about 2 days after each event ends. Powered by Stripe, no invoicing.

Your events, your style

The kinds of events hosts run

Open Play, drop in, meet players, get games in
Open playsCasual drop-in sessions, the easiest way to start hosting.
Beginner level DUPR matches, low-pressure play, real matches, build your rating
DUPR matches & tournamentsRated play with our built-in match and score tools.
Beginner classes, learn the fundamentals in a fun, low-pressure setting
Classes & clinicsTeach fundamentals and build a following of regulars.
The partnership

You run the fun. We run everything else.

What you do

  • Pick the format: open play, tournaments, leagues, or clinics
  • Secure the courts (your venue, a park, or a club you work with)
  • Show up and run a great event
  • Build your local pickleball following

What Bouncecraft does

  • Registration pages, secure payments & refunds
  • Promotion to our player community, Discord & newsletter
  • Automatic reminder emails, waitlists & capacity management
  • DUPR match scheduling and score reporting tools
  • Automatic payouts to your bank after every event
Earnings

Simple, transparent revenue share

Example: a Saturday round-robin
16 players × $25 entry = $400 collected
You keep up to 80% of registration revenue.
$320
paid to you, automatically

Your exact percentage is agreed when you're approved and depends on the event format and how costs (like court rental) are split. Payouts are processed through Stripe about 2 days after your event ends.

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need my own courts?
No. Many hosts book public courts or partner with local clubs and gyms. If you already have court access, even better. Tell us your situation in the application and we'll figure it out together.
What does it cost to join?
Nothing. There are no fees to apply or to be a host. Bouncecraft earns its share only when your event earns money, so we're motivated to fill your events.
How and when do I get paid?
You connect a payout account through Stripe (takes about 5 minutes, one time). After each event ends, your share is automatically transferred to your bank, usually within 2 days.
Is this a job or a side gig?
It's a flexible, independent hosting gig with revenue share, not a salaried job. You choose how often you host: one event a month or several a week. Many hosts treat it as a side hustle that pays them to grow the sport they love.
Do I need to be a pro player or certified coach?
No. You need to be organized, reliable, and fun to play with. For clinics and lessons we may ask about your teaching experience, but open plays and tournaments just need a great organizer.
How does Bouncecraft promote my events?
Your events are listed on the Bouncecraft events page, announced in our Discord community, included in our newsletter, and players get automatic reminder emails. You're plugging into an existing player base from day one.
Apply now

Become a Bouncecraft host