Dink Tank Dynasty to Build Indoor Pickleball Complex in Ocean Isle Beach

Dink Tank Dynasty Pickleball Society plans to build an indoor pickleball complex at 615 Seaside Road SW in Ocean Isle Beach on property owned by Joe and Angela Kochuba, a move that StarNewsOnline reported would push Brunswick County’s total number of pickleball courts from roughly 97 to over 100. The location sits near the Sea Trail community in Sunset Beach and is being pitched as a year-round playing venue for amateur and recreational players.

Angela Kochuba, listed as a property owner in the announcement, framed the project as a community commitment: “We have been part of the southern Brunswick County community since 2016, and we're committed to creating something truly special for the area.” Kochuba described plans to construct a “first class pickleball destination” that is “made to last,” and added, “We are moving forward steadily, respectfully and intentionally.”

County-level context underscores why an indoor site matters. StarNewsOnline cited a county total of roughly 97 courts prior to this project and noted that Leland holds the most courts in Brunswick County with 39, a figure credited to pickleheads.com. Nearby private and public sites already serving players include Carolina Pickleball Company at 5825 Washington Road SW, near U.S. 17 and Old Shallotte Road, which the report describes as a newer private facility with six outdoor pickleball courts.

House of Pickleball in Leland provides a local model for indoor operations and expansion. The HouseOfPickleball website lists its address as 115 Long Pine Drive, Leland, NC 28451, phone (910) 253-7780 and email info@houseofpickleball.com, and states the HOP opened in July 2018 with a 12,000-square-foot facility and six professional outdoor courts. According to the HOP site, a 2023 expansion added 18,000 square feet and six more courts plus a conference room, concession stand and players lounge; the site also notes Jan Abbott’s passing in January 2024 and a December 2024 ownership change when Todd ‘Mojo’ and Vicki Muffley purchased Abbott’s interest. The HOP hours listed on its site are Monday–Sunday 8am–9pm, doors open 7:45am, last call 8:45pm.

Key project details for the Ocean Isle Beach site remain unspecified in public reporting. StarNewsOnline and the material provided do not include a construction start date, building permits, the planned number of courts or total square footage for the Dink Tank Dynasty complex, nor do they list an operator, membership or pricing model. Verification via Brunswick County planning and building records and direct contact with Dink Tank Dynasty and Joe and Angela Kochuba will be needed to confirm permits, site plans, timeline, amenities and financing.

The Ocean Isle Beach announcement fits a national trend toward indoor centers. A national operator example shows Ace Pickleball Club planning a roughly 26,000–26,500-square-foot indoor facility in North Brunswick, New Jersey, with “plans to open in March or April,” CEO Matthew K. Harding said, and leasing representative Fred Younkin added, “Pickleball has surged in popularity in recent years, appealing to players of all ages and abilities… Ace Pickleball Club brings the sport indoors, allowing pickleball enthusiasts to enjoy an unparalleled playing experience 365 days a year.”

If Dink Tank Dynasty proceeds as described, the 615 Seaside Road SW site will become the county’s newest indoor option and a potentially significant source of year-round court hours for amateurs and recreational players; next milestones to watch are permit filings, announced court counts and a construction timetable from Dink Tank Dynasty or the Kochubas.