Non-FWPI Clinics, Camps, Leagues and Tournaments
This page contains the latest info and links to pickleball clinics, camps, leagues, and tournaments that are independant of FWPI in the area and around the state. This programming is not run by, nor is it endorsed by FWPI.
March Pickleball Clinics w/Ryan Keirns at Wildwood Racquet Club!
Intermediate Drill Session
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2:30pm - 4:00 p.m.
Intermediate Pickleball players wanting to improve and add to your game! This clinic will cover dinking, volleys, serves, returns, footwork, player communication, and strategy. Ryan will provide detailed demonstrations, constructive feedback, and helpful drills to advance your game.
Cost for all clinics:
$15 members, $20 non-members
Call the front desk at (260) 432-0502 to register!
Beginner Pickleball "Two-Fer" Clinic w/
Lee Ann Berning!
When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 & Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What: Tuesday - Learn & Play Clinic, Thursday - Review & Play
Where: Wildwood Racquet Club, 508 N Hadley Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-5510
Cost: $24 members. $32 non-members
Please note, this is a two day event. Registration is required for both days.
Call the front desk at (260) 432-0502 to sign up today!
DUPR PLATINUM TICKET LOCAL WATERFALL @ FORT WAYNE
Registration is open for the DUPR Platinum Ticket Local Waterfall @ Fort Wayne.
DATE: Saturday, June 24, 2023
TIME: TBD
PLACE: Wildwood Racquet Club, 508 North Hadley Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
FORMAT: The 4 pods winners advance to DUPR Nationals in Dallas.
Players may sign up with a male or female partner. Teams are guaranteed 4 matches. All matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11 (win by 2).
This tournament is limited to the first 64 teams that register and pay.
The link may prompt you to log in. Once you log in, it will take you to the event.
16 Annual MPA 50+ Tournament
Get ready! Line up your partners now! Brackets will fill quickly!
Dates: August 5-6, 2023. Registration opens March 17th at 9 a.m.
50+ Only
Where: Lefferson Park in Middletown, Ohio -18 dedicated lighted courts
This is an efficiently run tournament
Beer Garden (Beer Bracket)
Music
Vendors
Food trucks
Split the pot
Discount lodging two miles from the courts
Near outlet malls, casinos and more!
It's a party, hope you can make it!
Last year we had 409 players, and have continually grown, don't wait to register, as some brackets fill immediately.
Optional dry fit t-shirt available to order at registration.
Beautifully custom made medals
https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptD.aspx
GREAT LAKES DIAMOND REGIONAL - REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for the USA Pickleball Great Lakes Diamond Regional (July 27 - July 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio) will open on April 10, 2023 at 1:00PM. Early registration will be available to USA Pickleball members in the Great Lakes Region (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) on April 3rd and 4th. Please review details below carefully for more information.
***Please Note: *This tournament is now listed on Pickleball Brackets.
This tournament is a qualifier for the national Diamond Amateur Championship at Pictona Florida in December.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
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Verify that your USA Pickleball membership is valid through July 31. If you aren’t a member yet, sign up today at USA Pickleball.
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Create or confirm your Pickleball Brackets account (PickleballBrackets.com).
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Line up partners for your doubles events. The system will automatically move you to the waitlist 14 days after registration if your partner has not registered/paid within this time frame.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT
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USA Pickleball members in the Great Lakes Region (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) will receive an early registration link via email the week of March 27th. This link will enable you to register for the tournament on April 3rd and 4th. The link will only be sent to USAP members in our region, so make sure your USAP membership is up to date NOW.
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Open registration will begin on April 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM.
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Registration will close on June 30th (or earlier, if brackets/days are full).
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Please note that the system will automatically add a nonrefundable $5 processing fee per event to your registration (up to a maximum of $10).
OTHER INFORMATION
Sawyer Point Park boasts 24 newly renovated outdoor Pickleball courts along the banks of the majestic Ohio River, as well as direct access to miles of trails and parks, including Smale Riverfront Park, ranked the #2 Riverwalk in USA Today. Enjoy free outdoor concerts in the park on Friday and Saturday night, visit Craft breweries and trendy gastropubs in Over-the-Rhine, the best zoo in the country (per USA Today readers), the Newport Aquarium, Findlay Market, Cincinnati Music Hall, Krohn Conservatory, and so much more!
The Great Lakes Diamond Regional will be a round robin format with medal playoff this year, so there will be more games for all players. In addition, THREE major tournaments will be held in the Great Lakes Region on consecutive weekends: The Beer City Open (Grand Rapids, Michigan), the Great Lakes Diamond Regional (Cincinnati, Ohio), and the 16th Annual Middletown Tournament (Middletown, Ohio). Stay and play in the Great Lakes Region this summer!
***Questions? *Contact Dawn Horan at glrhoran@gmail.com.