UPCOMING PICKLEBALL OPPORTUNITIES
Susie Burton
PickleballCraze@comcast.net
816-377-5820
We either win or we learn...we never lose
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PICKLEBALLCRAZE PRO SHOP
PADDLES
If you are planning on joining one of our offerings please DO NOT go out and purchase a paddle. Paddles are like shoes, they have to fit you right. You can borrow DEMO paddles from the PickleballCraze Pro shop to play. Try out different paddles to see what you like before purchasing. We currently stock Selkirk Paddles from entry level through Pro Level. Your Coach has access to paddles for you to demo.
The pro shop has all your Pickleball needs including bags, cute clothing, hats, visors, balls and more.
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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 certified 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.
Lessons can be at Epic Sports Lodge, Chicken N Pickle South, SERV, or SW19 as courts are available.
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.
If you are unsure of what you should sign up for, please do not hesitate to contact me. I have a great team of certified coaches and can help guide you in the right direction. 816-377-5820 Susie B.
EMAIL: pickleballcraze@comcast.net to set up your lesson time and Coach.
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PPR CERTIFICATION TRAINING | |
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DATE: July 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 - 2:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Trainer: Mike Johnson
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EPIC SPORTS LODGE PICKLEBALL
INDEPENDENCE, MO
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EPIC SPORTS LODGE PICKLEBALL
SUMMER RATES
The Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball announces their
Summer Rates offering 8 air conditioned indoor courts and 4 outdoor courts.
OPEN PLAY: $10.00 all you can play (c all to check availability
COURT RENTAL: $20.00/hour Non Prime: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
COURT RENTAL: $30.00/hour Prime: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm week nights and weekends
To rent a court call: 816-795-7171
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INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
CRASH COURSE
This is a 2.5 hour CRASH COURSE to get you ready to start playing with your friends. During this course you will learn all the basics of Pickleball and practice them through drills and games. At the end of the clinic you will be ready to start playing some basic games.
Days:
6/29/2023 Thursday 11:00 - 1:30 pm - Coach James
7/5/2023 Wednesday 10:00 - 12:30 pm - Coach Susie
7/11/2023 Tuesday 10:00 - 12:30 pm - Coach Tony
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Cost: $60.00
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO REGISTER
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League: Beginner Mixed Round Robin League
Starting Date: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Weekly slots: Minimum 4/Maximum 16
Cost $80 for 6 weeks of play
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: PTA Beginner Mixed Drills, Skills and Strategies League
Starting Date: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: James
Weekly slots: Minimum 4/Maximum 8
Cost $150 for 6 weeks of coached play
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Friday Night Switch Partner Beginner Play
Days: Fridays
Dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spots: 4 COURTS (Minimum 4 Maximum 16)
Cost: $15.00/person (sign up for one week or as many as you want to play.
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: PTA: Mixed Advance Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies
Dates: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
Days: Wednesday
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Coach: Jan Hood
Openings: 12
Cost: $125.00 for 6 week league
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Advanced Beginner Mixed Morning League
Dates: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Available Slots: 16 slots
Coordinator: TBD
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $85 NO REFUNDS
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Advanced Beginner Mixed Evening League
Dates: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Slots: Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Coordinator: TBD
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $145 NO REFUNDS
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Advanced Beginner Men's League
Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Slots: Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Coordinator: TBD
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13.00/Week NO REFUNDS
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
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Pickleball Chicks - Advanced Beginner/intermediate League
Days: Tuesdays
Month: July/August
Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
Time: 10;00 - 12:00
Coordinator: Ellen
Location: Epic Sports Lodge - Independence
Cost: $13.00/week you can sign up for one more multiple weeks
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OR TO SIGN UP
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League: Friday Night Switch Partner Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Play
Days: Fridays
Dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spots: 4 COURTS
Cost: $15.00/person (sign up for one week or as many as you want to play.
Location: Epic Sports Lodge Pickleball
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: PTA Intermediate Drills, Skills and Strategies League
Dates: 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7
Day: Monday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Available Slots: Minimum 4 Maximum 12
Coach: Grace
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $150.00
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Intermediate Ladies League
Dates: 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Slots: 16 players FULL but you can still sign up for sub spots
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13.00/Week No refunds
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Lady Elites League 3.6+ Competitive
Dates: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Slots: Minimum 4 Maximum 8
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $13.00/Week No refunds
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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MULTI-LEVEL SPECIAL CLINICS AND DRILLS | |
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE LEVEL DRILLS & SKILLS (Coach Cristie)
Are you serious about leveling up your game? Drills are the best way to do this. Senior Pro Coach Cristie will guide you through each drill giving you constructive ideas to sharpen your game.
Each session is $25.00 and will definitely help you in consistency, shot selection and proper form.
DATES:
7/20 9:30 - 10:30 Survival Skills for the Transition Zone (Advanced Beginner Level)
7/20 10:30 - 11:30 Offensive and Definsive Dinking (Advanced Beginner Level)
7/20 11:30 - 12:30 Executing an Erne (Intermediate Level)
7/27 9:30 - 10:30 Double Handed Back Hand (Intermediate Level)
7/27 10:30 - 12:30 Poaching (Intermediate Level)
7/27 12:30 - 1:30 Stacking (Intermediate Level)
8/3 9:30 - 10:30 Blocking at the Net (Beginner/Advanced Beginner)
8/3 10:30 - 11:30 3 Serves to have in your arsenal (Beginner/Advanced Beginner)
8/3 11:30 - 12:30 STOP Your Pop Ups (Beginner/Advanced Beginner)
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO REGISTER
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CLINIC: MINI-DRILL CAMP
Once you have learned the basic rules of the game, the best way to continue to improve is getting time on the court hitting lots and lots of balls. Muscle memory along with correct technique plays a big role in how you perform on the court.
These mini-camps will focus on one specific skill. There will be multiple drills, games, and competition to reinforce the skill you are working on.
Over 1 1/2 hour you will hit hundreds of balls working on perfecting one specific skill.
If you are ready for some hard work (and a lot of fun) this will be clinic you want to join.
7/11/2023 12:00 - 1:30 Focus (Advanced Beginner/Intermeidate)
7/18/2023 12:00 - 1:30 Drop Shots (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)
7/25/2023 12:00 - 1:30 Transition Zone (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)
Day: Tuesday
Cost: $30
Coach: Susie
Slots: Minimum 4 Maximum 8
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO REGISTER
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League: Intermediate Mixed Round Robin
Date: July
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Coordinator: Jennifer
Location: SERV - OVERLAND PARK, KS
Cost: $15.00 per week (sign up for one week or multiple weeks)
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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CHICKEN N PICKLE SOUTH
OVERLAND PARK, KS
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League: Advanced Beginner Drills, Skills and Strategies League
Date: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Openings: FULL
Location: CHICKEN N PICKLE SOUTH, OVERLAND PARK, KS.
Coach: Grace
Cost: $145.00 for 6 week league
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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League: Piccadilly Dames - 55+ Women's Beginner/Advanced Beginner League
Dates: July
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Openings: 16
Location: Chicken N Pickle South, Overland Park, KS
Coordinator: Perijo
Cost: $16/00/week
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION AND TO SIGN UP
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CHICKEN N PICKLE NORTH
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
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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
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PLACES TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN THE KC METRO AREA
We have had some new court openings this past week. Congratulations to Kearney in opening their new courts and Blue Springs just announced two new dedicated pickleball courts in Baumgarner Park.
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.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST:
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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
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
Angie Lickliter - Pickleball League Coordinator
Are you interested in running leagues or teaching for PickleballCraze? Please contact Susie B.
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