The Picklr
Whitney Burningham currently serves as Vice President of Franchise Operations at The Picklr since July 2022, bringing extensive experience in social work and event coordination. Prior to this role, Whitney worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Canyon Home Care and Hospice from January 2018 to July 2022 and held various positions including Event Planner at iCentris from 2008 to 2019, and Program Coordinator at the University of Utah from September 2016 to January 2018. There, responsibilities included coordinating Leadership Seminars and working on educational program development. Additional experience includes roles as a Staff Assistant at the Utah State 4-H Office and as a School Social Worker at Adams Elementary School, where therapy and skills education were provided to students. Whitney holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Utah State University, completed in 2016.
The Picklr
At The Picklr, we strive to make our facility stand out from the rest. We offer a wide range of Pickleball programs, from court rental to private lessons and clinics. We also have a pro shop with a wide selection of Pickleball equipment and apparel. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and safe environment for Pickleball players of all ages and skill levels. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is included and respected. We are The Picklr, and we are dedicated to growing the Pickleball community and making this great game available to as many people as possible. We look forward to working with you to make The Picklr the premier indoor Pickleball facility in the country. The Picklr, the nation’s premier indoor pickleball operation, has launched its franchise program to address the rapidly growing demand for full service indoor facilities across the country. The Picklr is the indoor court market leader for pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the nation with 36 million players in 2022 (APP Pickleball Participation Report). Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The Picklr is a fully integrated pickleball company. In addition to its 6 locations in Utah and 1 in Colorado, The Picklr has 2 e-commerce businesses, The Picklr Shop (www.thepicklrshop.com) and Stack Athletics (website to be launched Spring of 2023). The Picklr is also a strategic partner of Major League Pickleball (www.majorleaguepickleball.net).