UPCOMING PICKLEBALL OPPORTUNITIES
Susie Burton
PickleballCraze@comcast.net
816-377-5820
We either win or we learn...we never lose
|
|
EPIC PICKLEBALL COURTS
INDEPENDENCE, MO
PICKLEBALL UPDATE
With everyone's hard work, we made it and are ready to have all of you come visit the new Epic Pickleball Courts. You can just come and hang out, or pay $5.00 and play as long as you would like.
May 5, 2023 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
May 6, 2023 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
May 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We will have some games, a raffle and our concessions will be set up for you. You will be able to sign up for leagues, lessons, clinics and rental courts during this time period.
PickleballCraze Pro Shop will have a soft opening and includes paddles, bags, clothing, mugs, hats, visors, and more.
Come try out some DEMO paddles! You may just find that perfect one.
Whether you are just out to have some fun, or are working toward improving your games, we pride ourselves on personalizing your lessons to whatever goals you might have. Whether it’s conditioning, improving mechanics, learning the basics, strategy, having fun or a combination of all of these, we’ll work together on achieving your goals. We are here to analyze your game and help you take it to where you want it to go
|
|
I am looking for a few Pickleball Players to work part time in the PickleballCraze pro shop at the Epic Sports Lodge.
As we get up and running, the shop will be open mainly hours we are expecting a crowd. I would like to make these consistent each week for awhile.
Basic duties will be selling merchandise including paddles, balls, bags, sport drinks, clothing, etc. You will also keep the shop clean and complete an inventory of items sold. We are going to be a cash free shop right now and customers will be able to use charge cards, Venmo, or PayPal.
Please contact me if you are interested - even if it is for just a few hours a week.
Phone: 816-377-5820
|
|
KEYS TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT LEAGUE/CLINIC:
I am sure you will notice the change in the newsletter. It was time to start stream-lining it a bit to make things easier to find.
First of all it is separated out by site: Epic Sports Lodge, Chicken N Pickle South, Chicken N Pickle North and Serv.
Then at Epic all the regular leagues are divided into skill levels to make them easy to fine.
In the Epic section you will also find our Pickleball Training Academy and Junior Pickleball Training Academy with the Drills, Skills and Strategy classes.
Enjoy all the choices!!
|
|
DISCOUNT AT PICKLEBALL CENTRAL
Want to check out some more Pickleball gear, nets, balls, accessories, clothes, shoes and more?
You can now purchase from Pickleball Central website and receive a 5% discount by using the CODE: ARSBurton when you check out!
|
|
SHARE THE NEWSLETTER WITH FRIENDS
Every Wednesday morning I send out a PickleballCraze newsletter. I include clinics, classes, leagues, and tournaments for the KC Metro area. If you or a friend would like to receive the newsletter, just have them click the email link below and provide your name, and email address.
GET SIGNED UP NOW SO YOU DON'T MISS ANY OF THE FUN IN THE KC METRO AREA PICKLEBALL GROUP.
|
|
EPIC SPORTS LODGE PICKLEBALL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
|
|
Are you ready to give Pickleball a try? Are you wanting to learn new skills? Do you want to move up to the next level? Have a crazy work schedule. We can help.
PickleballCraze has the best coaching staff that can help you reach your goals. Every level from Beginner to Advanced can take advantage of this individual or small group play.
Private Lessons
Semi-Private Lessons
3 and a Coach
4 Player Lessons
Or if you would like to put some friends together for a group lesson we can do that as well.
|
|
OPEN PLAY AT EPIC SPORTS LODGE PICKLEBALL
Epic Pickleball will have Open Play Monday - Friday mornings from 8:00 - 10:00. The cost is $10.00 to play on the new courts.
You can pay when you arrive.
There will also be courts you can reserve throughout the day and evening.
|
|
SOCIAL LEVEL PLAY - 2.0 LEVEL
Starting Date: 5/15, 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
Day; Monday
Scheduled: Weekly - can sign up for one week at a time
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Cost $13.00
|
|
League: Mixed Social League
Starting Date: 5/18, 5/25, 5/31, 6/8, 6/15
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
Openings: 8
Cost: $18.00/week
|
|
BEGINNER LEVEL PLAY - 2.0 - 2.5
League: Mixed Beginner's League
Dates:
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: EPIC
Openings: 12
Cost: $130.00 for 6 weeks of play
|
|
League: Advanced Beginner Mixed Ladder League
Dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00 - 5:00
Available Slots: 12
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13.00/week - (sign up for one or multiple weeks)
|
|
League: Advanced Beginner 55+ Piccadilly Dames
Dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Available Slots: 8
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13.00/week - (sign up for one or multiple weeks)
|
|
League: Advanced Beginner Mixed Morning League
Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Available Slots: 1 Spot left
Coach: Pete
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $85 NO REFUNDS
|
|
League: Ladies Advanced Beginner League
Dates: 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/1, 6/22, 6/29
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Available Slots: 12 SlotS
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $138.00 for 6 weeks of play NO REFUNDS
|
|
League: Advanced Beginner Mixed King/Queen of the Court
Dates: 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/21, 6/28
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Available Slots: 12
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $23/night
|
|
ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 3.0 - 3.5 |
|
League: Pickleball Chicks
Days: Tuesday
Dates: May
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Slots: 16
Coach: Ellen
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
Cost: $13.00/session
|
|
League: Friday Night Switch Partner Advanced Beginner/Intermediate League
Days: Fridays
Dates: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $23.00/person (sign up for one week or as many as you want to play.)
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
|
|
INTERMEDIATE LEAGUES: LEVEL 3.5
League: Intermediate Ladies League
Starting Date: 5/8/2023
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball - Independence, MO
Slots: 20 This league is full but you can still sign up as a substitute
Cost: $78 for 6 weeks of play
|
|
League: Intermediate Mixed Round Robin League
Dates: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Available Slots: 8
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13/week (you can sign up for one or multiple weeks)
|
|
League: Intermediate Lady's Round Robin League
Dates: 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Available Slots: 8 Slot
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $78 for 6 weeks of play
|
|
League: Golden Picklers 60+ Men's Intermediate Level
Starting Date: 5/12/2023
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
Openings: 8 players
Cost: $13.00/week (sign up for one or multiple weeks)
|
|
ADVANCED LEVEL LEAGUES 4.0+ UTPR |
|
League: Women's Advanced Rally League
Dates: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Epic Pickleball - Independence, MO
Openings: 12
Cost: $23.00/night (sign up for one or multiple nights of play.
|
|
League: Men's Advanced Rally League
Dates: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Epic Pickleball - Independence, MO
Openings: 12
Cost: $23.00/night (sign up for one or multiple nights of play.
|
|
MULTI-LEVEL SPECIAL CLINICS,
SCRAMBLES, OPEN PLAY
Clinic: Intermediate/Advanced Level Drill of the Week
Dates:
5/9/2023 Double Handed Backhand
5/16/2023 Top Spin
5/23/2023 3rd Shot Drops and Resets
Coach: Tony
Cost: $25/per session
|
|
Clinic: Advanced Level Drill of the Week
DATES:5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8. 6/15. 6/22
TIMES: 8:00 - 10:00 am
COACH: Cristie Sharpsteen
COST: $25.00 PER SESSION
|
|
Clinic: Beginner/Advanced Beginner Drill of the Week
Dates:
5/10/2023 Dinking (Offensive and Defensive)
5/17/2023 Learn how to put Top Spin on your balls
5/24/2023 Develop Quick hands at the Net
Coach: Jan Hood
COST: $25/SESSION
|
|
Clinic: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Dates:
5/10/2023 Blocking
5/17/2023 Erne's
5/24/2023 Poaching
Coach: Jan Hood
Cost: $25/per session
|
|
League: Wake Up with the Birds Early Morning Pickleball Scramble
Day of Week: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings weekly
Skill Level: 3 Courts Intermediate Advanced and 3 Courts Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Time: 5:30 am - 7:30 am
Coach: Jeff M.
Cost: $10 you can sign up online or when you arrive to play
|
|
League: Rise and Shine Morning Scrambles
Day of Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
|
|
PICKLEBALL TRAINING ACADEMY |
|
The next series of leagues you will see are all part of our Pickleball Training Academy. It is designed to build from one level to the next. You can repeat levels until you have mastered then move on to the next level.
Levels include:
Introduction to Pickleball (3 Week Course)
Pickleball 101
Pickleball 201
Pickleball 301
Beginner Drills, Skills, and Strategies
Advanced Beginner Drills, Skills, and Strategies
Intermediate Drills, Skills and Strategies
Advanced Drills, Skills, and Strategies
|
|
PICKLEBALL TRAINING ACADEMY
INTRODUCTION TO
PICKLEBALL
EPIC SPORTS LODGE
PICKLEBALL TRAINING ACADEMY
BEGINNER SERIES – What is the fastest growing sport in the world? PICKLEBALL. WHY? It can be played by any age and any ability. It can be social or extremely competitive. That is the fun of Pickleball but above all else it brings together a community of people who love the game and their fellow players. Get ready to start your Pickleball Journey with this series designed to teach the basics of Pickleball preparing you for organized play. You will learn basic, Pickleball-specific skills, integrate into some Beginner Open Play sessions, and most importantly have FUN! This will be in a small group setting.
Let's have some fun!!
PICKLEBALL 101 – This clinic is designed for players that are brand new to the game. We will introduce the basic skills of the serve, the return, paddle position, rules, and how to keep score. There will be 20 minutes of gameplay to conclude the session. (1 Hour)
DATE: 5/9/2023 - 12:00 - 1:00 Coach Tony
PICKLEBALL 201 –This clinic is a follow up to Pickleball 101 or any Beginner Clinic. The emphasis is control of your backhand and forehand groundstrokes, basic blocking, the overhead, and an introduction to dinking. There will be 20 minutes of gameplay to conclude the session.
DATE: 5/16/2023 12:00 - 1:00 Coach Tony
PICKLEBALL 301 – This clinic is a follow up to Pickleball 201. The clinic puts an emphasis on control, shot selection, court positioning and gameplay while also improving upon the skills learned in Pickleball 101 and 201.
DATE: 5/23/2023 12:00 - 1:00 Coach Tony
Location: Epic Sports Lodge - Independence, MO.
Cost: $45 (NO REFUNDS)
|
|
League: PTA: Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18
Days: Tuesday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: James Cline
Cost: $120
Openings: 8
|
|
League: PTA: Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12 (six week league)
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Pete Northcutt
Cost: $150
Openings: 8
|
|
League: PTA: Advance Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12
Days: Wednesday
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Jan Hood
Openings: 12
Cost: $125 for 6 week league
|
|
League: PTA: Advance Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 5/25, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6
Days: Thursday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Grace Jaworsky
Openings: 12
Cost: $120 for 6 week league
|
|
League: PTA: Intermediate Drills, Skills and Strategies League
Dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, (Off for Memorial Day), 6/5, 6/12, 6/19)
Day: Monday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Grace Jaworsky
Openings: 12
Cost: $125 for 6 week league
|
|
League: PTA: Advanced Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Cristie Sharpsteen
Cost: $145.00 for six week league
|
|
League: PTA: Advanced Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coach: Chuck Auer
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Openings: 12
Cost: $145 for 6 week league
|
|
JUNIOR PICKLEBALL TRAINING ACADEMY |
|
AGES: 15 and under
Small class size
Cost: $45/session
BEGINNER SERIES – What is the fastest growing sport in the world?
PICKLEBALL. WHY? It can be played by any age and any ability. It can be social or extremely competitive. That is the fun of Pickleball but above all else it brings together a community of people who love the game and their fellow players. Get ready to start your Pickleball Journey with this series designed to teach the basics of Pickleball preparing you for organized play. You will learn basic, Pickleball-specific skills, integrate into some Beginner Open Play sessions, and most importantly have FUN! This will be in a small group setting.
NOTE: We are planning summer day camp fun for our Junior players. Will be out soon.
|
|
JUNIOR PICKLEBALL 101 – This clinic is designed for players that are brand new to the game. We will introduce the basic skills of the serve, the return, paddle position, rules, and how to keep score. There will be 20 minutes of gameplay to conclude the session. (1 Hour)
Date: 5/16/2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
Coach: Tony
Openings: 4
|
|
JUNIOR PICKLEBALL 201 –This clinic is a follow up to Pickleball 101 or any Beginner Clinic. The emphasis is control of your backhand and forehand groundstrokes, basic blocking, the overhead, and an introduction to dinking. There will be 20 minutes of gameplay to conclude the session. (1 Hour)
Date: 5/23/2023
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Coach: Tony
Openings: 4
|
|
JUNIOR PICKLEBALL 301 – This clinic is a follow up to Pickleball 201. The clinic puts an emphasis on control, shot selection, court positioning and gameplay while also improving upon the skills learned in Pickleball 101 and 201. (1 Hour)
Date:6/6/2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
Cost: $45 Session
|
|
League: PTA Junior Advanced Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Available Slots: 8
Coach: Grace
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $125
Ages 13 - 18
Coach: Grace Jaworsky
|
|
CHICKEN N PICKLE SOUTH
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS
|
|
Pickleball Chicks Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Ladies League
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: May
Time: 9:30 - 11:30
Slots: 12 each week
Coordinator: tbd
Location: Chicken N Pickle South, Overland Park, KS
Cost: $15.00/session
|
|
LADY ELITES LEVEL 4.0+
Our Lady Elites league is an invitation only league for level 4.0 and up players. This is a very competitive group of ladies who also have a lot of fun. Our players come and go and during the winter we always lose a few to warmer climates.
If you are interested in giving it a try, just email Susie.
We play at Chicken N Pickle South on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00.
We will be starting a second league at Epic Sports Lodge on Tuesdays from 9:00 - 11:00. This will be a new group.
If you would like to be considered to play with the "Elites", please send me an email. Susie Burton
|
|
Check this out:
Priest Holmes came in town for his first pickleball lesson at SERV today. Well, he’s also making sometime for the NFL draft. What a wonderful man to take time for a picture with the PickleballCraze Piccadilly Dames group.
What fun ladies.
|
|
Golden Picklers 60+ Men's 3.6+ Intermediate Level League
Dates: May
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Serv - Overland Park, KS
Coach: Bob
Openings: 12
Cost: $14.50 per session
|
|
League: Mixed Social League 2.0 - 3.0 skill level
NOTE: I am looking for a coordinator for this league. You will play free and just coordinate each day week for rosters.
Month: May
Day: Thursdays
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Available Slots: 12 slots per day
Location: SERV, Overland Park, KS
Cost: $15 per slot
|
|
League: Intermediate Mixed Round Robin
Date: May
Days: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00 pm
Openings:16
Location: SERV - OVERLAND PARK, KS.
Coordinator: Jennifer
Cost: $15.00 per slot (sign up for one or as many as you would like)
|
|
League: Piccadilly Dames - 55+ Women's Beginner/Advanced Beginner League
Dates: May
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Serv - Overland Park, KS
Coordinator: Perijo
Spots: 16
Cost: $15 per session (sign up for one week or multiple weeks)
|
|
CHICKEN N PICKLE NORTH
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
|
|
QUEEN B'S LEVEL 4.0+
Our Queen Bee's league is an invitation only league for level 4.0 and up players. This is a very competitive group of ladies who also have a lot of fun. Our players come and go and during the winter we always loose a few to warmer climates. We have a lot of snow birds so will have openings this winter. If you are interested in giving it a try, just email Susie.
We play at Chicken N Pickle North on Monday afternoons from 11:00 - 1:00 pm.
We play at Epic Sports Lodge on Thursday afternoons 12:00 - 2:00
If you would like to be considered to play with the "Queen B's", please send me an email. Susie Burton
|
|
PICKLEBALL: TRAVEL, LEARN, AND PLAY OPPORTUNITIES |
|
PLACES TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN THE KC METRO AREA
Pickleball is growing in popularity in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. As a result, courts are popping up all over the place. And they’re not just freshly-paved courts—many local parks’ existing tennis courts have been marked for Pickleball to account for the demand.
Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re already a Pickleball pro, here are all the places to play Pickleball in Kansas City Metro Area (changes daily) Keep in mind that most public park Pickleball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so prepare for a wait.
|
|
The PickleballCraze Coaching Staff are all seasoned Pickleball Coaches and players. They look forward to bringing new skills, strategies, shot selection and drills to each student to help you improve your game. Each of these individuals love the sport and the people who play it. We each look forward to working with you.
Susie Burton - Owner, PickleballCraze, LLC, PPR Certified Pro Instructor/Coach, League Coach, Selkirk Paddle Rep and Pro Advocate, USA Pickleball Association Regional Ambassador, Chicken N Pickle Sponsored Athlete
Pete Northcutt - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
James Cline - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Jan Hood - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Jeff MeHaffey - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Tony Hedges - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Bud Nelson - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Grace Jaworsky - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 2
Cristie Sharpsteen - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 2
Chuck Auer - Pickleball Instructor - Level 2
Minnette Chmielarski - Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Ellen Elaine - Pickleball League Coordinator
Jen Cline - Pickleball League Coordinator
Linda Yameen - Pickleball & Yoga Coordinator
Jennifer Peters - Pickleball League Coordinator
Perijo Maddox - Pickleball League Coordinator
Are you interested in running leagues or teaching for PickleballCraze? Please contact Susie B.
|
Support Pickleball by joining USA Pickleball.
Click the logo to the left to see all the great benefits you will receive as a member of this growing organization.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
