Aruba

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About this court

Pickleball in Sta. Cruz, Aruba found its footing at Centro Deportivo Betico Croes, a public multi-sport complex in Aruba that offers both 4 outdoor and 4 indoor courts, all reported in good condition. The venue holds a 4.5 rating across 129 Google reviews and operates as a Pay to Play facility, open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Organized play takes place on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, giving both regulars and visiting players structured sessions to join. The facility extends well beyond the courts, incorporating a fitness center, pool, food and drinks, restrooms, and court dividers — a setup that visitors mention makes it easy to spend a full day on-site. Reviewers note that the courts are nicely maintained, the staff are welcoming and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is lively but organized. The complex has clear multi-sport roots, with tennis and racquetball also available. The pickleball program in Aruba carries notable history: the sport was introduced to the island through this very facility by Gerald Franca, President of the Aruba Sport Unie — an association representing 32 sports federations founded in 1941. His continued leadership signals that the pickleball community here has organized, institutional backing, making this Sta. Cruz location a foundational hub for the sport across Aruba.

Notes

Contact: GERALD FRANCA Phone: 297 592 8851 Comment: We play on Thursday from 19:00 ta 22:00 hours. Sundays from 10:00 A.M. to 13:00 P.M. Centro Deportivo Betico Croes (Sporthal) Gerald Franca is the President of the "Aruba Sport Unie" for the last 8 years and just elected for another term of 3 years this asociation of 32 Sports Federation founded in 1941, Mr Franca is the person who started Pickle Ball in Aruba