Our Story

Social, uplifting, simple to learn, and endlessly fun were just a few of the reasons Rt. 12 Pickle owner Ben Minsk fell in love with the sport of pickleball.

What began as a casual invitation from a friend to hit a few (pickle) balls, quickly turned into a healthy obsession with the incredibly magnetic sport and an opportunity for a new kind of club in Worcester County.

While community courts are a great
place to start and play on sunny days,
Ben envisioned a dedicated, year-round community for local pickleball lovers to play, gather, and learn in a climate-controlled, welcoming setting. The goal was to replicate the tennis club experience, but exclusively for pickleball fans.

With nine indoor pickleball courts, an on-site area serving beer and wine, and group and private lessons, clinics, and leagues, Rt. 12 Pickle is ready to welcome you to our thriving, passionate, pickleball community!

Our Team

John Ward
Operations Coordinator

John Ward serves as the Operations Coordinator at RT.12 Pickle, helping oversee the club’s daily operations, programming, member experience, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management, John brings

experience in sports operations, event management, hospitality, and customer service.

John is passionate about creating an organized, welcoming environment where players of every skill level can compete, improve, and build lasting relationships. Outside of work, John is an avid Boston sports fan who enjoys staying active, being with family, and continuing to learn about the business side of athletics.

Ally Delaney

Manager of Marketing Communications

Ally graduated from Merrimack College in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Media and Marketing. After completing her studies, she quickly immersed herself in the marketing technology industry, where she developed a strong passion for marketing

technology, and content creation. Outside of her professional life, Ally enjoys photography and baking, and although she doesn't have pets of her own, she loves spending time with cats and dogs through her pet-sitting side gig. While she hasn't yet tried pickleball, she's excited to give it a shot!