Play Smart This Summer: Cool Courts, Sun Safety, and Serving Up Support for Melanoma Canada

Melanoma Canada partnership with IPOP

Pickleball’s popularity is rising fast—but so is the UV index. Here’s why playing indoors at IPOP is the safer summer choice, and how our first-ever tournament helped raise over $100,000 for youth sun safety with Melanoma Canada.

Pickleball + Summer = Fun…Until It Isn’t

At IPOP, you can rally without overheating, sweat without sunburn, and keep your game sharp without baking on the blacktop.

Cooler Courts. Smarter Summer.

Playing at IPOP means no sunburns, no reapplying sunscreen, no overheating, no UV damage, and no waiting in the sun for paddle lines.

If You Absolutely Have to Play Outside… Be Sun Safe

Quick Sun Safety Tips

  • Apply SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every 2 hours
  • Wear UV-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses
  • Avoid peak UV hours (10am–2pm) when possible
  • Stay hydrated before, during, and after play
  • Take breaks in shaded or cool areas

IPOP and Melanoma Canada: A Winning Partnership

IPOP hosted its first-ever charity tournament in partnership with Melanoma Canada, raising over $100,000 toward youth sun safety education. Book a sun-safe indoor session at ipop.fun or through the CourtReserve app.

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