How Hot Shots Pickleball Club is Redefining Pickleball With a Connected Tech Stack
GoTab, PourMyBeer, and CourtReserve team up to deliver a next-level guest experience at one of the most innovative pickleball venues in the U.S.
In Northeast Ohio, a new kind of pickleball club is making waves, not just for its nine professional-grade courts, but for the cutting-edge technology that powers every part of the guest experience.
Hot Shots Pickleball Club (Hot Shots PBC), a 28,000 sq. ft. facility in Canton, OH, officially opens its doors August 9—and it’s already being recognized as a model for the future of hospitality-driven sports venues. The grand opening comes with a joint announcement today from GoTab, PourMyBeer, and CourtReserve, celebrating our shared role in bringing this fully integrated experience to life.
A Pickleball Club Built on Smart Tech
Founded by four local entrepreneurs passionate about community and innovation, Hot Shots PBC blends competitive play with social energy. Guests can reserve courts, pour their own drinks, and order food—all with minimal friction and maximum flexibility.
Here’s how GoTab fits in:
- Mobile-First Ordering & Payments: GoTab’s POS and mobile ordering platform powers Crushers Taps, Kitchen & Bar, the club’s on-site food and beverage hub. Whether guests are grabbing a bite between games or enjoying a drink from the mezzanine lounge, they can easily place orders, open and settle tabs, and pay—all from their phones.
- Seamless Integrations: GoTab integrates effortlessly with both PourMyBeer and CourtReserve, enabling a tech ecosystem that works in harmony across the guest journey.
- Operational Efficiency: With fewer touchpoints and faster service, staff can focus on hospitality while GoTab handles the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
“Great guest experiences don’t happen in silos,” said GoTab CEO Tim McLaughlin. “We built GoTab to integrate effortlessly with platforms like PourMyBeer and CourtReserve because the most elegant hospitality is connected, flexible, and designed around how people actually move through a space.”
From Court to Tap: A Fully Connected Experience
Hot Shots PBC features a 12-tap self-pour wall with rotating craft beers, cocktails, and the venue-exclusive Hot Shots Zesty Pickle Beer. Thanks to PourMyBeer’s integration with CourtReserve, members can unlock taps using a QR code right from their club app—eliminating the need for additional wristbands or payment cards.
Once inside, guests can:
- Check in and book courts via CourtReserve
- Pour drinks using their CourtReserve QR code
- Order food and drinks through GoTab
- Pay and tip from their own device—no waiting in line
This frictionless, tech-enabled flow is what turns casual guests into loyal fans.
“From the beginning, our vision was to blend high-energy pickleball with social connection and smart tech,” said Lisa Beaufait, Co-Founder of Hot Shots Pickleball Club. “Thanks to PourMyBeer, CourtReserve, and GoTab, we’re not just offering great courts and great beer, we’re offering an elevated player experience.”
Designed for Today’s Players (and Tomorrow’s Operators)
Whether players are chasing their next trophy or just catching up with friends over a drink, Hot Shots PBC caters to every type of guest. With its smart layout, thoughtful amenities, and fully integrated systems, the club sets a new bar for how sports, hospitality, and technology come together.
From reducing lines and increasing throughput to giving guests more control over how they order and pay, GoTab helps bring the entire vision to life. For operators, that means more revenue per square foot, streamlined service, and happy guests who come back again and again.
Join the Grand Opening on August 9
Hot Shots Pickleball Club will host its official launch celebration on Saturday, August 9 from 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM at 6320 Promway Ave NW, North Canton, OH. Expect live music, open play, exclusive tastings, and a firsthand look at this next-gen pickleball experience.
Want to follow their journey?
Check out @hotshots_pickleballclub on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at their buildout, events, and updates.
Want to see how GoTab can power your pickleball, sports, or eatertainment venue?
Request a demo or explore more ways we support high-volume, tech-forward hospitality operators.
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