Summer 2025 Poll

What are your preferences for more fencing between the courts?

• 69% wanted to close the large middle gap of the existing east-west fence to about 4 feet

• 65% liked the idea of short fencing surrounding all the courts

• 54% thought there should be fencing on either side of the large center alley going north-south

• 50% felt closing the side gaps of the existing fence to about 3 feet was needed

While the City might not have the budget for additional fencing, would you donate to if we raised money for the fencing?

Would you buy Dink on Mercer Island merchandise, with a small amount of the proceeds going to future amenities?

• 50% said they don't buy logo'd merch

• 21% liked the Sports Tek performance T-shirt

• 16% preferred the Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt

• 9% would buy the Gildan basic T-shirt

• 2% liked the vacuum insulated water bottle

Concerns and comments have been shared with the Mercer Island Parks Department

Top Club Member Concerns

• Reservations for coaches off peak

• Challenge court, off peak

• Parking

• More signage on rules, stacking

• Fencing

• Doubles only when full

• 15 minutes on court if not playing a game

Top Club Member Desired Amenities

• Lights

• Benches

• Trash cans

• Windbreak material on fences

• More low fencing on courts

• Sheltering for rain/sun

• Dedicated challenge court

• Dedicated beginner court

Winter 2025 Poll Results

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Events and Socializing:

#1: Interested in attending a member only meeting at MICEC, which would require us to rent a room:

• 50% want to meet

• 33% said maybe

• 17% would skip the meeting, not interested.

#2: How about a member sponsored gym rental?

• 37% are in favor

• 26% would if can invite others

• 26% maybe yes, maybe no

• 11% said no, they will sit out

#3: Would you pay an annual dues for membership:

• 50% would pay a nominal fee

• 19% said yes to a fee but not to subsidize gym rentals or other events

• 31% do not want to pay dues, ever

#4: Glow in the dark pickleball/gym rental:

• 68% would love to try it out

#5: BYOB Pickleball night/gym rental:

• 37% said they are game

• 26% would play but stay sober to win

• 37% don't think drinking and pickleball mix. They'll stay away.

Tournaments:

Sponsored tournaments on Mercer Island:

• 50% said yes;

• 35% said maybe

• 15% said no;

How many days should they be:

• 40% would like to see 2 day tournaments

• 30% said 1 day only, on a weekend

• 30% haven't wrapped their heads around tournaments

Exclusive members only tournaments?

• 60% want it open to all, with a member's discount

• 25% just want it open to all

• 15% want it exclusive as a member perk

Number of tournaments over spring and summer:

• 55% want 2 tournaments

• 30% want 1

• 15% do not want to see any tournaments

Should Dink On Mercer Island partner with others for managing tournaments?

• 60% said yes, tournaments are a lot of work

• 40% said maybe, depending on the details

Raising funds for Dink On Mercer Island pickleball club:

• 77% said they would pay $20 a year

• 32% said they would prefer to pay for events, like tournaments

• 26% said they would happily donate at a fundraiser

Why more than 100%? You were not limited to only one answer. The remaining answers were statistically insignificant.

So you know, the club is likely to combine those top three: there will be fundraisers, and likely an annual membership fee, with a member rate for event participation (non-members will pay more).

How many emails would you like to see from us?

• 65% said send emails whenever there is news to share

• 27% preferred no more than once a week, and only when important

• 8% said once a month, and only when news to share