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title: How to Use PT Perks in Tournaments for Free & Discounted Gear
last_updated: 2026-08-24
description: Host your pickleball tournament with PT Perks to get free and discounted gear, nets, lights, swag, and more through Pickleball Tournaments. Register today!
url: https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000645266-how-to-use-pt-perks-in-tournaments-for-free-&-discounted-gear
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# How to Use PT Perks in Tournaments for Free & Discounted Gear

[PT Perks](https://grow.pickleballtournaments.com) is a program that gives tournament hosts access to free and discounted gear for their events — including swag, nets, lights, tape, and more. You enroll in PT Perks through the [Tournament Growth Hub](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-grow-tournament-registrations-with-the-tournament-growth-hub). This article walks through what PT Perks offers, how to set up your account, and how to register your tournament to unlock available items.

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## What PT Perks offers

- Free gear and swag items for players
- Discounted merchandise
- Nets, lights, tape, and other essential tournament supplies

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## How to set up your PT Perks account

When you first visit PT Perks, you'll land on a welcome page. If you haven't used PT Perks before, you'll need to sign up for a new account. This login is separate from your Pickleball.com account, but you can use the same credentials to keep things simple.

![Sign up for a new PT Perks account on your first visit](https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/a6f6e45750fee4c90f810c0a6d129350.png?v=-1623192340)

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## How to register your tournament

1. Once logged in, click **Add Tournament** to register your event and unlock available perks.
2. If you've already registered a tournament, click **Tournament List** to check its status.

> **Note:** PT Perks has its own support contact. For questions about the program or your orders, email ptperks@pickleballtournaments.com directly. Additional tutorials and webinars are available on the Pickleball Tournaments YouTube channel.

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## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a separate account for PT Perks?

No. PT Perks has a separate login from your Pickleball.com account. You'll need to create a PT Perks account the first time you access it, though you can use the same email and password if you prefer.

### Who is eligible to use PT Perks?

PT Perks is available to tournament hosts running events through Pickleball Tournaments (PT). You enroll in PT Perks when you submit a campaign through the Tournament Growth Hub.

### How do I get help with my PT Perks order?

Contact PT Perks directly at ptperks@pickleballtournaments.com. They handle all orders, gear questions, and program inquiries.

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## Related articles

- [Quick Start: How to Set Up a Tournament in PT](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000645449-tournament-simple-setup---basic-information)
- [Getting Started with Pickleball Tournaments (PT): Complete Setup Overview](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/72000643052-tournament--guide)
- [How to Grow Tournament Registrations with the Tournament Growth Hub](https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-to-grow-tournament-registrations-with-the-tournament-growth-hub)

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Questions about PT? Email [support@pickleball.com](mailto:support@pickleball.com). For PT Perks orders and gear questions, email [ptperks@pickleballtournaments.com](mailto:ptperks@pickleballtournaments.com).