Business psychologists agree that team-building activities are essential to support work morale, build cohesion, and even increase productivity. Yet, when a manager mentions an upcoming event to staff, often all that is heard is the collective groan.
Team-building activities tend to be dry, boring, and predictable. The activities are lackluster and the food is bland. If employees are going to spend time away from the office, why not make it fun?
The Paseo Club is a private social club in Santa Clarita that offers fitness, swimming, tennis, and pickleball facilities. We also host private events for non-profits, businesses, and private parties, including pickleball team-building events.
In this article, we will share why most team-building activities fall short, why pickleball is a great team-building activity, and what you can expect at a pickleball team-building event at The Paseo Club.
Why Most Team-Building Activities Don’t Elicit the Fun Intended
If you were to poll most employees about their excitement for team-building activities, you would get some pretty poor reports.
Most events are unremarkable and are either boring (a party with cake and weak coffee), awkward (human knot and trust falls), or only meet the interests of a few (escape rooms).
The problem with most team-building events is that they don’t achieve what is intended, which is to create a positive experience and facilitate group bonding. These gatherings leave employees more excited to spend another day at the office meeting deadlines than going as a group for an outing.
Why is pickleball a great team-building activity?
Team building events should be simple to plan, but finding the right combination of novelty, inclusion, and fun — all the while staying within budget — is harder than it looks.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US and has been around since the 1960s. Interestingly enough, pickleball is also one of the most accessible sports ever invented, making it fun for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. If you have staff who have never played, they can pick up the basics in just one brief lesson.
- It is easy to learn
- Everyone can get engaged
- It is a collaborative group activity
- You do not need to be athletic to play
- It is stress-relieving and provides physical activity
Because pickleball is quick to pick up, people can focus more on the game and relate to their co-workers. This fosters socializing, team spirit, and connection — all of which transfer to a positive work environment.
Pickleball Team-Building at The Paseo Club
The Paseo Club has a comprehensive pickleball department with 11 well-lit courts, instructors, leagues, and tournaments. There is also a pickleball porch courtside with its own bar and fire pits for watching games and sharing drinks.
A pickleball team-building event at The Paseo Club is customizable so you can design the experience you want for yourself and your staff. A typical gathering includes
- Equipment Rental
- 2-3 hours of free play time
- 1 hour lesson with a pro instructor
- Catered food and drinks from a delectable menu
You can also include special add-ons, such as fitness classes, poolside access and swimming, and spa treatments. The options are endless and can be completely tailored to your needs.
Planning your next Pickleball Team Building Event at The Paseo Club
Luckily, you do not need to be a business owner and an event planner in order to launch your next pickleball team-building event. The Paseo Club has an event planner on-site who can assist you with organizing every step of the way.
Prepare for your private event by selecting the dates of your event, how many people will attend, what activities you are interested in, and a general budget. Once you have that information in place, request a consultation to finalize the details of your special day.
The Paseo Club has served the Santa Clarita community for over twenty years. We have fitness, Pilates, tennis, swimming, and pickleball facilities, plus several social events every month. Check out Wine Down Wednesday, Trivia Night, Salsa Night, and more.
The Paseo Club provides the finest amenities, so every visit to the club is the best one. Enjoy the cafe and clubhouse, spa, executive locker rooms, and Kids Club childcare.
Join today and get immediate access to all eight acres of the club. The Paseo Club is your home away from home.
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