THE PADDLEHOUSE.
"Where an 8 year old can rally with an 80 year old."
THE OUTDOORPROBLEM.
Our problem is the inaccessibility of consistent courts year-long. Broome County has the demand, but not the climate.
Available in peak summer, completely empty by November.
Between May and September, weather and municipal maintenance permitting.
Zone
Zone
Washed out weekends and prime evenings during the short peak season.
Leaving passionate local players with nowhere to go for the other 70%.
THE SANCTUARY.
The infrastructure Binghamton deserves.
5 Dedicated Courts.
We are eliminating the confusing, overlapping lines found at multi-sport complexes to provide a pure player experience.
24/7 Facility Access.
Powered by app-enabled 2FA entry, ensuring you can play on your schedule with seamless open-play.
Beyond the Baseline.
A supplemented social space featuring organized cornhole, ping pong, billiards, and viewing spaces.
5 Dedicated Courts.
We are eliminating the confusing, overlapping lines found at multi-sport complexes to provide a pure player experience.
24/7 Facility Access.
Powered by app-enabled 2FA entry, ensuring you can play on your schedule with seamless open-play.
Beyond the Baseline.
A supplemented social space featuring organized cornhole, ping pong, billiards, and viewing spaces.
The Epicenter.
Positioned at 890 US-11, we mathematically capture the Triple Cities demographic, bringing a premium destination right to the local epicenter.
Pickleball players will drive an average of 22 minutes to get their pickleball fix (Johns Consulting 2024).
We are within 8 minutes of downtown Binghamton.
890 US Route 11
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Reserve Your Court.
Court Reservation
Reserve a dedicated court for your group.
Founder's Membership
Priority access. Limited spots available.
Open Play
Standard flexible drop-in.
Current
Milestones
Roadmap – Path to Grand Opening
6-month sprint from Kickstarter launch to opening day
Roadmap – Scaling to Break Even
15 months post-opening to break-even at Month 15 (Jan 2028)
Net income surplus of $2,920 starting Month 15→Year 2 total net income:
$162,004
Building
The House.
The Immediate Ask
Seed capital to launch a 2-week, 4-court MVP pop-up experience. Proving the model and generating immense local momentum.
Financial Horizon
Projected Monthly Target
Break-Even Milestone
Positioned to reach breakeven on full operations.
Total Capital Required
Funding Plan — How We Raise $282,000
82% Equity · 18% Debt
All raised by June 2026 for November opening.
- $72,000Presale MembershipsLock in 100 members × $60 × 12 months
- $60,000Founder BootstrapKai, Jason, Brian self-funded
- $60,000Friends & FamilyConfirmed commitments from network
- $50,000SBA Loan10-year term, 10% APR
- $20,000SponsorshipsVisions, Dick's, local partners
- $10,000KickstarterCommunity launch campaign
- $10,000CompetitionsBU pitch + Koffman winnings
Community Impact
- 1
Facility RevitalizationAdaptive reuse of an existing, dormant industrial warehouse in Broome County.
- 2
Economic EngineJob creation across multiple sectors: part-time desk workers, janitors, local coaches, and structured SUNY student internships.
The Founding Board
Guiding the operational excellence and strategic vision of The Paddle House. A unique synthesis of commerce, community, and innovation.
Kai Chen
Co-Founder
- President of Binghamton Pickleball Club
- Tax Intern @ PwC
- Bing FB Pickleball Group
Jason Moeller
Co-Founder
- VP of Entrepreneur Connect
- PM Intern @ AllPhase Tech
- Meal Prep Startup
Brian Ng
Co-Founder
- President of Entrepreneur Connect
- AI Innovation Intern @ RSM
- 6+ Years Sneaker Business