Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition and shared thoughtful feedback over the past day. The response shows how much members value Village Pickle—not just as a facility, but as a community built around the sport we all love.

Through conversations with fellow members, it has become clearer how the current Moneyball tournament structure operates. These events appear to involve a private member organizing tournaments by renting all eight courts and hosting DUPR-segmented competitions that often exclude the broader membership. While Village Pickle receives revenue from these rentals, the structure also allows one individual to profit while courts are unavailable to paying members during peak weekend hours.

To be clear, this petition is not an attack on Village Pickle or its staff. Many of us appreciate the facility and the work required to keep it operating. We also understand that Village Pickle must generate revenue to remain financially sustainable.

However, members who collectively pay thousands of dollars each year should not lose weekend court access while events designed around a single member’s business model take priority.

The goal of this petition is therefore twofold:

First, restore weekend court access for the members who support the facility.

Second, work collaboratively to explore alternative revenue opportunities that strengthen Village Pickle financially without restricting member play.

Some ideas members have already discussed include:

• Court naming rights sponsorships
• Banner advertising from local businesses
• Sponsorship placements in the weekly Village Volley newsletter
• Member-focused tournaments and community events

These approaches could help Village Pickle generate revenue while preserving the member experience that made the community strong.

This petition is not about conflict—it is about finding a fair balance that supports both Village Pickle’s financial future and its membership community.

Thank you again to everyone who has shared their voice.