Indoor pickleball facilities require something most buildings don’t:
Wide, unobstructed playing space with elevated clearances — all within a structurally engineered envelope capable of handling significant snow loads.
In Vernon, British Columbia, the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex required a large-scale indoor sports facility designed to accommodate 12 full pickleball courts while providing year-round play in a cold-climate environment.
This wasn’t a gym conversion.
It was purpose-built sports infrastructure.
Built for Play. Engineered for Performance.
The Operational Requirement
Site Required:
Clear-span interior space for 12 regulation pickleball courts
Site Required:
55′ peak height for proper play clearance
Site Required:
Snow-load engineered structural performance
Site Required:
Durable framing for long-term recreational use
Site Required:
A building system capable of spanning 145′ in width
Without properly engineered sports infrastructure:
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Interior columns would disrupt court layout
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Snow loads could compromise structural performance
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Scheduling would be limited to seasonal conditions
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Tournament hosting capacity would be reduced
A multi-court indoor sports complex must prioritize both structural integrity and player experience.
Why It Mattered
In British Columbia, winter conditions limit outdoor recreation for much of the year.
An indoor pickleball facility must provide:
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Unobstructed playing surfaces
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High vertical clearance
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Reliable year-round access
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Engineered durability under snow and wind loads
The building had to support community recreation, league play, and tournament-level competition — all within a large, clear-span envelope.
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Structure Type: Centurion 48
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Size: 145′ x 230′ x 55′
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Application: Indoor pickleball sports complex
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Industry: Recreation / Sports Facilities
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Environment: Snow-load engineered (British Columbia)
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Outcome: Large-scale, clear-span indoor recreation facility
Project Snapshot
