PickleballCraze
Newsletter
2/24/2022
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UPCOMING PICKLEBALL OPPORTUNITIES
Susie Burton
PickleballCraze@comcast.net
www.pickleballcraze.org
816-377-5820
We either win or we learn...we never lose
PickleballCraze is all about Player Growth & Development
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LEAGUES/CLINICS
TO SIGN UP: EMAIL: pickleballcraze@comcast.net
Phone or Text: 816-377-5820
To pay for leagues:
Venmo: susan-burton-28
PayPal as a friend: pickleballcraze@comcast.net
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EPIC SPORTS LODGE, INDEPENDENCE, MO |
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50+ Beginner Level Pickleball
St. Patrick's Round Robin Tournament
2.5-3.0 Ladies
Luck of the Irish My Ladies
What could be sweeter than playing in a Round Robin Tournament. This tournament is for our 50+ year old 2.5-3.0 Level players which is our Beginners level. For many of you this will be your first tournament - and it will be so much fun.
Medals awarded to: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!!
We will also have a fun drawing!!
Date: 3/17/22
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Location: Epic Sports Lodge - Independence, MO
Cost: $20/player - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS.
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INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
LEVEL 1
Our three week Introduction to Pickleball League is a great place to start. Over the 3 weeks you will learn about the court, scoring, shot selection, paddles, balls and more. Join this small class
(4 participants) and receive a lot of one-on-one coaching.
After this class you can continue to the Introduction to Pickleball Level 2, one of our Social Leagues or one of our Beginner Leagues.
Dates: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Day: Mondays
Time: 12:00 - 1:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $60 - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS.
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INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
LEVEL 2
Our three week Introduction to Pickleball League - Level 2 will help you elevate your game by working on footwork, paddle control, execution of shots, and court positioning for the Beginner player. Over the 3 weeks you will have the opportunity to improve your skills and play some fun Pickleball as well Join this small class (4 participants) and receive a lot of one-on-one coaching.
After completing the Level 2 class you will be prepared for a Social or Beginner League.
Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 - 1:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $60 - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER MIXED LADDER LEAGUE
This fun league is a fun and social league. You will play a A ladder league which allows you to play with each person in the league and against a variety of other players. You do not need a partner for this league. Get out there and have some fun.
Dates: 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $65 - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS.
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LADIES INTERMEDIATE
LADDER LEAGUE
Get ready to have some fun! The Intermediate Ladies Ladder league challenges you to move up the court with wins! This 90 minute league gives you the chance to play with and against a variety of players.
You do not need a partner to sign up for this league.
Dates: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
Days: Mondays
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $65 - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS
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BEGINNER LEVEL
PICKLEBALL & YOGA
Back by popular demand is Linda Yameen with her Pickleball & Yoga class. We all know we do not stretch enough or correctly, Linda's class will help you maintain an injury free body while playing Pickleball. First 30 minutes of class will be Yoga (mats are supplied) followed by one hour of fun, fun, fun Pickleball.
Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge, Independence, MO
Cost: $45 - your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. NO REFUNDS
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SUSIE B'S INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE
DRILL TEAM, SKILL RANKING AND PADDLE DEMOS
Do you want to become a better player but do not have the time, place, equipment or people to drill with? My Tuesday morning drill team will be just what you need. Repetitive drilling are what the pros and great players do more than anything else. Your body develops muscle memory after hours of drilling that will help you excel when you move to tournament play.
Courts will be set up for specific drills and Susie will go over the drill, the mechanics of the drill and when it should be used. You will be drilling with players at similar level to your own and have ample time to repeat the drills over and over.
We will utilizing the ball machine, floor targets, the new "paddle trainer" as well as positional targets, and will also be doing some videoing and playback for players to watch themselves and analyze what they can do better.
The Drill team is definitely for players who want to continue to develop and improve their overall play. Just sign up for the session(s) you want.
Skill Level Evaluation: Want to know what skill level you should sign up in? Register to go through a skill level evaluation. $10
Paddle Demos: Come in and try out paddles during this time period (no charge)
Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Epic Sports Lodge
Cost: $10 per session
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ELITE TENNIS AND FITNESS, OVERLAND PARK, KS |
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ADVANCED BEGINNER
DRILL & PLAY LEAGUE
Keeping with our goal of developing player skills, we are offering a Drill & Play League. The first 30 minutes of your league will be drilling a specific skill followed by an hour of play.
Drilling is the fastest way to improve your game so each week you will learn at least one new drill to take with you to practice. You will be surprised at how much this helps.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (3.0 level)
Dates: 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 (last night will be a tournament)
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Elite Tennis & Wellness, 14481 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223
Cost: $95/player NO REFUNDS.
Coach: Tim
What to bring: Bottled water, good court shoes, fun attitude!
NOTE: The "Little Pickle" bar will be open for beverage service this evening.
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ADVANCED BEGINNER
DRILL & PLAY BOOT CAMP
LEAGUE
Great job, you have been working and playing and are ready to not only continue to learn but move up a notch to the Advanced Beginners Drill and Play League. This league is for 3.0-3.5 level players. This will be a six week league. The first 1/2 hour of each session will be working on one specific drill. The final 1 1/2 hour you will play games with and against other players. You do not need a partner to sign up for this. Great way to continue to improve your game and make new friends.
Dates: 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Elite Tennis and Wellness
Cost: $95 - your spot is not reserved until payment is made. NO REFUNDS
Venmo: susan-burton-28
Coach: Susie
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CHICKEN N PICKLE SOUTH, OVERLAND PARK, KS |
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INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL
This 2 hour Introduction to Pickleball clinic will get you ready to join your friends in the fastest growing sport in the World. All ages and abilities can play Pickleball, you just need a little coaching up front to help you learn the rules, shots, scoring and play. Maximum of 4 in this clinic so you will receive a lot of individual attention.
Dates: 3/2/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
Cost: $45
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Intermediate Men's Group Play
We finally have a slot open that we can add an Intermediate Men's Group. This will be for players who are in the 3.0-3.5 range. You do not need a partner to sign up for this league as you will be playing with and against other players throughout your play.
You will be able to sign up for individual days to play - sign up for as many as you want.
Format: Round Robin Format
Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: $15.00 for each session you sign up for
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Sunday Night
Upper Intermediate/Advanced Play Level
This level has very competitive play. Please do not sign up for this if you are not a 3.8 or better level player.
You can sign up for one or as many spots as you would like to play. Each one is an individual registration. You are NOT CONFIRMED until you have made payment.
Remaining Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Days: Sundays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: The fabulous NEW CHICKEN N PICKLE SOUTH, Overland Park, KS
Cost: $20.00/session (No Refunds) Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. If not received in 48 hours name will be deleted from roster. No refunds.
Format: This will be a timed King-of-the-Court format. Random draw to start and then move up and down the court according to wins and losses. Do NOT need a partner.
Questions: Susie B. (pickleballcraze@comcast.net)
Courts: We will have 4 courts for each night. Sixteen regular players.
4 Substitute Players. If you sign up as a substitute please include your phone number.
Subs: If the day you want is full, please get signed up as a sub on this day. We always need subs.
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PICKLEBALL CHICKS
INTERMEDIATE LADIES PLAY
Have a busy schedule? You can pick and choose which days you want to play with the Intermediate level (3.5) Pickleball Chicks. We play a round robin format so you can play with and against different players each game.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/2
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: $15.00/session: Payment is due when you sign up for a slot. NO refunds.
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INTERMEDIATE MIXED PICKLEBALL
ROUND ROBIN PLAY
Come in out of the cold and play 2 hours of Intermediate Mixed Pickleball at the NEW Chicken N Pickle South.
This is a week-by-week play group for the Intermediate Level Player. Sign up for one week at a time and join some great competition.
Level: 3.5+ level players
Days: Wednesday
Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: $15.00/session (NO refunds)
Location: Chicken N Pickle South, Overland Park, KS
Format: Format will be a random player round robin. When first two courts finish play to 11, win by two, the other two courts rally and win by one.
Subs: If you are signed up for a date, you are responsible to find a sub that is on the approved sub list. If you want to be a sub, please sign up each day you can sub and include your phone number.
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LADY ELITES ADVANCE PLAY GROUP
4.0 + Tournament Play Level
This play group is for the Competitive Advanced Woman player. You should have a USA Pickleball rating of a 4.0 or above or you consistently play with players competitively at this level. Once you are approved to join this group, you can sign up for individual weekly play. You can sign up for one week at a time or all available weeks.
Day of the week: Wednesday
Dates: March: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
Cost: $12.00 for 2 hours of play
Format: Random Partner Round Robin (you will have the opportunity to play with and against a variety of partners. Once two courts are finished the final two courts rally score to keep things moving.
Subs: If all the slots are full you can sign up as a sub - please make sure to include your phone number. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for contacting a sub if you are unable to play for any specific date.
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ADVANCED MEN'S PLAY GROUP
4.0 + Tournament Level Play
Invite Only
This play group is for the Competitive Advanced Men's Player. You should have a USA Pickleball ranking of a 4.0 or above or you consistently play with players competitively at this level. Being the top dog each week is going to be a challenge. You can sign up for one week or all the weeks.
NOTE: If you do not have a tournament rating of a 4.0+, please just email your name and email address to pickleballcraze@comcast.net. I will confir with my coaching staff as to your eligibility to play in this advanced league. Please do not sign up for this league if you are not a 4.0+ level player.
Day of Week: Thursday
Dates: MARCH: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
Time: 10:00 - 12:30 (2 1/2 hours of play)
Format: Random Partner Round Robin (you will have the opportunity to play with and against a variety of partners. Once two courts are finished the final two courts rally score to keep things moving.
Cost: $15/session
Subs: If all the slots are full you can sign up as a sub - please make sure to include your phone number. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for contacting a sub if you are unable to play for any specific date.
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TOP NOTCH
ADVANCED MIXED LEVEL
PLAY GROUP
This play group is for the Competitive Advanced Men's and Women's Mixed Players. You should have a USA Pickleball ranking of a 4.0 or above or you consistently play with players competitively at this level. You can sign up for one week or all the weeks.
NOTE: If you do not have a tournament rating of a 4.0+, please just email your name and email address to pickleballcraze@comcast.net. I will confirm with my coaching staff as to your eligibility to play in this advanced league.
Day of week: Mondays
Dates: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Cost: $15 for 3 hours of play
Spots available: 8
Format: First two hours we play a random partner round robin. The last hour we pair up with a partner and play a fixed partner King of the Court.
Subs: If all the slots are full you can sign up as a sub - please make sure to include your phone number. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for contacting a sub if you are unable to play for any specific date.
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INTERMEDIATE DOUBLES TEAM PLAY GROUP
We are adding this group for players who want to work on their partnering skills. You will play as a team in a round robin format. Teams can be 2 women or 1 woman and 1 man. So you can be a women's doubles team or a mixed doubles team to participate.
Day of Week: Monday
Days: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 - you can play one week or multiple weeks.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spots available: 4 teams
Cost: $25.00/team - Payment is due when you sign up. NO REFUNDS
Sub: If you are going to be unable to make it, please contact an individual on the sub list to see if they can take your place.
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
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CHICKEN N PICKLE NORTH, NKC MISSOURI |
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Kat Tomlin's Yoga & Pickleball
Come on out to Chicken N Pickle North for a great stretch followed by some great play! Kat will lead yoga upstairs at 10am for 50 minutes. This is followed by 1.5 hours of organized play inside! Cost is $25 per event through Venmo to @Katherine-Tomlin-4. Sign up today to reserve your spot!
Dates:
March 9 (Wed) 10am-12:30
April 4(Mon) 10am-12:30
April 27 (Wed) 10am-12:30
*February Special*: Sign up and pay for all 4 events by February 20th and get all four classes and play sessions for just $80!
Sign up link is:
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DRILL CLINICS
How do you become a better Pickleball Player? DRILL, DRILL, DRILL. Coach Tim will be teaching a variety of drill clinics throughout the month of February. These are going to be small 4 player clinics so you will receive a lot of individual attention.
Drilling will help you perfect your shot, give you confidence and allow you to be more aggressive and skillful in your shot selection on the court.
CLINIC: Moving Through The Transition Zone
Date: 2/28/2022
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Cost: $25/person
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
CLINIC: Pop Volleys and Overheads
Date: 2/28/2022
Day: Monday
Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Cost: $25/person
Location: Chicken N Pickle South
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Private Lessons are a great way to work on individual as well as team skills and strategy. All of our coaches will prepare lesson plans geared toward what you would like to learn. These lessons are for anyone, at any level and any age.
Coaches: Susie, Tim, Pete, James, Tony
Indoor Private Lessons:
Harris Community Center - Lee's Summit, MO
Chicken N Pickle South - Overland Park, KS
Epic Sports Lodge - Independence, MO
1 players ($40 for 60 minutes)
2 players ($30/person 60 minutes)
3 players ($25/person 60 minutes)
4 players ($20/person 60 minutes)
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DRILLING WITH LARRY THE LOBSTER
Want to really get some reps in to develop your muscle memory - Larry the Lobster is your man (oops machine) that will provide you a variety of drills.
Larry can whirl balls at you up to 40 miles per hour. His hopper is full of 100 balls and you are provided a rolling picker upper to make pick-up easier. You can go through as many hoppers of balls as you like in an hour.
The coach on duty will set up the drills for you. You can choose from return of serve, overheads, blocking, punch volleys, pop volleys work on angles, and dinking. Top spin and back spin can be provided for each of these as well as straight on drilling or drilling from side-to-side.
The on-site coach will set the machine up for you to enable you to practice the drills you want to practice.
Just what you need to up your game to the next level. Inquire about availability to pickleballcraze@comcast.net
Cost: $40/hour
Code: EL821
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PLACES TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN THE KC METRO AREA
I have put together a list of places to play in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Please let me know if you have other places to add to this list. Also if there are time and date changes, let me know as well.
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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
Todd Sexton - PPR Certified Pro Instructor/Coach
Pete Northcutt - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Tony Hedges - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
James Cline - Certified Pickleball Instructor - Level 1
Grace Jaworsky - Pickleball Instructor
Chuck Auer - Pickleball Instructor
Tim Bratton - Pickleball Instructor
Ellen Elaine - Pickleball League Coordinator
Jen Cline - Pickleball League Coordinator
Jeff MeHaffey - Pickleball League Coordinator
Linda Yameen - Pickleball & Yoga Coordinator
Nicole Mathis - Pickleball League Coordinator
Sharon Swanson - Pickleball League Coordinator
Kathy Hoff - Media Coordinator (Web Site, Facebook, and more)
Are you interested in running leagues or teaching for PickleballCraze? Please contact Susie B.
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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.
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NOVEMBER SPECIAL: Anyone who purchases a Selkirk Vanguard Paddle during the month of October will also receive 3 Franklin Pickleballs (your choice indoors or outdoors). Players purchasing an Amped paddle will receive 2 balls.
Contact Susie B. to place your paddle order today.
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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!
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UPCOMING
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTS
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PICKLEBILLY HOSTED HOUSING
It is that time of year when there are tournaments everywhere. We have all learned that traveling to tournaments can get very expensive. Picklebilly Hosted Housing is a group of pickleball players focused on forging connections to others. They are in the process of establishing a worldwide housing network. Their goal is to have hosted housing in every country, every state, every city. To learn about and join Picklebilly Hosted Housing, click the logo above.
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Kansas City Pickleball Classic powered by the World Pickleball Tour
Fri 05/13/22 thru Sun 05/15/22
CLICK ON LOGO FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Payment:
VENMO
To pay for private lessons, special events or pickleball equipment, please use Venmo. It is a very simple app to download and set up on your phone. Here is my Venmo ID. Susan-Burton-28
PAYPAL
Please add $2.50 service charge to your total if paying through PayPal. Send to: pickleballcraze@comcast.net
CHECKS
Make checks payable to: PickleballCraze
2510 Mohican Avenue
Independence, MO 64057
Note: Your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
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