COMPETITION PLACES SOCIAL SOCIAL GOALS BENEFIT PRO PICKLEPALL INVESTORS

Atlanta, Jan 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Competitive Social Ventures (“CSV”) proudly announced its new partnership with the best pickleball professionals in the sport. The following high-end pickleball players have recently joined the ranks as investors in the Pickle & Social brand and as part of the CSV family, still promoting new locations.

Matt Wright was a former tennis star at the University of Michigan before he discovered the pickle ball. He introduced the game in 2016 and has since been hooked and competed at the highest level. Wright is currently the world’s best mixed doubles player and men’s double player, and has a long list of accolades, including multiple national and US Open champions. Outside the court, Wright works as a corporate attorney in his hometown of Wichita, Canada.

“I’ve personally seen the rapid growth of the pickle ball and the way it brings people together, I believe Pickle & Social has all the ingredients for a unique, memorable and fun experience for both family and friends,” Wright said. Wright chose a partner with CSV because “the management team’s experience and success story, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with some of my closest friends, made this decision easy,” Wright noted.

Pickle & Social has also partnered with world-ranked pickleball player Lucy Kovalova. Kovalova and Wright are not only top players in the sport, but also play as partners in the Mixed Doubles division. In their first single tournament (US Open 2016), the two won the Mixed Doubles division (19+). By doing so, it strengthened their self-confidence to continue playing and made them compete at the highest level.

Lucy Kovalova is ranked No. 1 on the world rankings in mixed doubles and No. 2 in women’s doubles. Like Wright, Kovalova was a member of the Slovak Junior National Tennis Team before coming to the United States to play tennis in the state of Wichita. He switched to pickle six years ago and has been at the top of the sport ever since. His current recognitions are: 2019 US Open Champion, 2018 US National Champion – Triple Crown Winner, 2018 Tournament of Champions Gold Medal, four (4) times US National Champion, two (2) times Tournament of Champions Gold Medal and nine (9) ) times the medal of the US Open Championships. During his professional life, he teaches pickle ball and tennis at a rural club in Wichita, Kansas. “When I started playing pickle ball six years ago, I couldn’t have imagined or imagined where the sport is today,” Kovalova said. “Pickle & Social brings all kinds of great into one festive, fun and yes, ‘social environment.’

The next Pickle & Social investor and brand ambassador with whom we are proud to announce a partnership is India’s best tennis player, who switched to pickle ball with great success. Altaf merchant. Merchant won two national championships in India and played Division I tennis at Southern Illinois University and represented India at the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships. The Merchant currently holds five (5) U.S. Open Pickleball Championship medals and one (1) silver medal in the National Championships. In addition to being a director in two sports, he has two values ​​in Merchant’s professional life, one being an investment director and the other a UBS Financial Services portfolio manager. For the past two years, Merchant has been the oldest player in the men’s doubles Top 20 and, professionally, also a financial advisor to the President’s Club.

“When I evaluate an investment, I focus on the people inside the building and not the building …” Merchant said. “The CSV management team was a home run for me. Being able to invest with my closest friends was a cherry on top of the cake.
Last Pickle & Social Partnership with CSV is proud to announce Todd Robertson. Robertson is also an award-winning pickle athlete. He most recently won silver at the APP World Pickleball Open in the Senior Pro Men’s Double Division. In addition to this, Robertson has also won several gold medals throughout his pickle career. Robertson is also an IPTPA Teaching Pro. One of the most important techniques he focuses on when teaching other pickleball professionals is the importance of shot selection. Robertson is also a player sponsored by Team Selkirk and Team Jigsaw. “I’m very excited to be part of Pickle & Social! Partnering with three of your good friends and getting to know CSV’s management team made this an easy decision for me, ”Robertson said.

Dave Weinbach’s “The Badger,” Pickle & Social’s original brand ambassador, has received overwhelming support from the pickleball community for the concept, which has led to many new partnerships that have led to his passion for the sport and his confidence in the Pickle & Social concept.

The first Pickle & Social venue is scheduled to open this fall in Atlanta and in early 2023 for a second venue. There are 5 sites in the discussion from Florida to Arizona. For more information on investing opportunities using CSV, visit www.cosoventures.com.

Photo authors: Steve Taylor, An official photographer for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).

“CSV could not be more proud to have these iconic players join our organization as we begin massive growth with all three different brands: Pickle & Social, Roaring Social and Fairway Social. This is certainly a testament to our hard work, design and team of professionals immersed deep in fantastic leadership. culture, ”said Joe Reardon, General Partner.

“We only appreciate this awesome set of players who see our vision and the first-class facilities we develop in unique communities. CSV is in a state of hypergrowth and is excited to provide exceptional service and memorable moments for our guests and stakeholders,” Reardon said.

“We are excited that this iconic group of players and investors will join CSV on this journey,” said Neal Freeman, CEO of CSV.

About Pickle & Social
Pickle & Social is a unique combination of indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, table tennis and an outdoor gathering space known as “The Yard” with live music on stage and curated food and beverage options. “The Yard” is the perfect place to gather before or after a friendly competition and is ideal for league games, pickle and table tennis tournaments and clinics, private and corporate events, parties, family outings, fundraisers and more. Read more about Pickle & Social here.

Information about competitive social projects
Competitive Social Ventures, LLC (“CSV”) is a real estate holding company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, established in 2020 for competitive social entertainment concepts. Fairway Social opened in the second quarter of 2021 and Roaring Social opened in the third quarter of 2021. The first two Pickle & Social venues are currently under development and are expected to open in 2022. CSV venues are unique, innovative, high-quality full-service entertainment venues with strong capabilities. differentiation of the period of validity for competitors. Read more about CSV here.

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