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50 Plus Pickleball
Funny name, addictive game! Pickleball is a fun and competitive sport that is a mash up of tennis, ping pong, wiffle ball, and badminton. The rules and style of the game are similar to tennis. The court is sized like badminton. The paddles used are somewhat like a ping pong paddle and the ball looks like a wiffle ball. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in America and has caught like wildfire across the KC Metro.
Start playing with us anytime at one of our drop-in locations listed below. Check out the calendar for upcoming lessons and workshops. Already playing? Sign up for one of our many tournaments offered throughout the year.
Call 913-826-2830 for additional pickleball questions.
Cancellation Policy: Within seven days of lesson/class, cancellations are nonrefundable.
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LESSONS & WORKSHOPS
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Beginning Pickleball Lessons:
Learn how to play the game all your friends are talking about! Equipment provided and space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Please call 913-826-2830 for additional questions.
Matt Ross Community Center - 1 - 2 hr. lesson - $16 / $18 nonresidents
- 24376 - Wednesday, January 25 from 9 - 11 am
- 24377 - Wednesday, February 22 from 9 -11 am
- 24379 - Wednesday, March 22 from 9 -11 am
24378 - Wednesday, April 12 from 9 - 11 am
Pickleball Workshops:
Designed for the intermediate player who wants to take their game to the next level. Equipment provided and space is limited.
Preregistration is required. Please call 913-826-2830 for additional questions.
Matt Ross Community Center - 1 - 1 hr. lesson - $14 / $15 nonresidents
Beginner Pickleball 101 (18 & Older):
Learn all things pickleball! Class will cover terminology, rules, fundamentals, and more! Paddle not provided.
Please call 913-826-2975 for additional questions.
4 - 1.5 hr. session - $47 / $49 nonresidents
24828 MBPC 4/3 Mon 9 am
24829 MBPC 4/3 Mon 10:30 am
24830 MBPC 4/6 Thu 7 pm
Pickleball: Pickleball 102 (18 & Older):
NEW! Have you taken pickleball 101 and ready for the next step? If yes, this class is for you. You will continue to work on all the basics of the game. While enhancing your game to the next level.
4 - 1.5 hr. session- $47 / $49 nonresidents
24831 MBPC 4/3 Mon 12 pm
Pickleball: Practice Play:
Start the day with a short lesson and progress into single tournament play. All individuals play each other each week with results recorded weekly.
4 - 2 hr. session - $47 / $49 nonresidents
24836 MBPC 4/5 Wed 12 pm
Pickleball: Intermediate Drilling (18 & Older):
Dinks, drop shots, volley and groundstrokes. Improve your game by learning and implementing fun and effective drills to daily practice. Bring your own paddle.
4 - 1.5 hr. session- $47 / $49 nonresidents
24832 MBPC 4/5 Wed 9 am
24833 MBPC 4/5 Wed 10:30 am
24834 MBPC 4/5 Wed 7 pm
Beginning Pickleball Lessons:
Learn how to play the game all your friends are talking about! Equipment provided and space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 913-826-2850 for additional questions.
New Century Fieldhouse - 1 - 2 hr. lesson - $16 / $18 nonresidents
LEAGUES
Are you looking for some friendly competition while meeting new player?
Meadowbrook Park hosts Spring, Summer and Fall convenience leagues throughout the year.
2023 Spring Convenience League
Meadowbrook Park Pickleball Courts
9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS
League begins 4/2 - Registration 2/13
Convenience leagues are designed for players to schedule their own games. Participants will be given a schedule with the teams they will play each week. Courts will be reserved for league play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 - 10 AM or evenings from 6 - 8 PM. Players are responsible for their communication with the League Director and other teams. Players are responsible for finding their own partner. Equipment not provided.
Visit League webpage for more details.
TOURNAMENTS
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Winter Rally
Pickleball Tournament - 50 +
Blue Valley Recreation Center at Hilltop
7720 West 143 Street, Overland Park, KS
Friday, February 10, 2023
Register Here! (Opens 12/5 at noon)
Tournament Information:
Registration Fee: $30 - Fee includes individual registration for both gender and mixed doubles.
Competition Events: Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles
Ratings: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
Tentative Schedule: Gender in morning, mixed in afternoon
Rules: USA Pickleball - This is not a sanctioned event.
Age: Players must be the age of 50 by 12/31/23
Format: Round Robin into Single Elimination
Pickleball: TBD
Surface: Indoor Multipurpose Gym Floor
Net: Temporary
Prize: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medal
Registration Information:
Registration Open: Monday, December 5 at noon
Registration Closed: Friday, January 27 at 4:30 pm (Payment due at this time)
Cancellation Deadline: Monday, February 6 at 4:30 pm
Registration Form: Registration form will be available on Monday, December 5 at noon. Both players will be required to fill out the online form and waiver.
Registration Policy: Players registrations will NOT be considered complete until a member from JCPRD has contacted the player for confirmation and payment. We ask for players to be patient during the registration process and wait to hear from JCPRD. Players with completed registrations will be given top priority in tournaments. This means, if you submit your registration form with TBD for your partner or your partner does not submit their form, a team on the waitlist with a completed registration may take your position.
Payment Information:
Phone: Complete payment over the phone by calling 913-826-2830. Charge payments accepted Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please do not submit credit card payment information via mail, email or voicemail.
Contact the Tournament Director, Mallory Ozier, at [email protected] or at 913-826-2832, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Thank you to our partner:
Lucky Shots Spring Pickleball Tournament - 50+
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Pickleball Courts
9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS
Friday, May 12, 2023
Come join us for a day of outdoor pickleball fun! Divisions available for gender and mixed doubles. All players must be 50 years of age by 12/31/23 Space is limited and tournament is expected to fill quickly. For more information and to register, please visit JCPRD.com/Pickleball. Registration will not begin until 4/3 at noon - tournament deadline 5/3.
1 - 9 hr. - $30 per participant
MBPC 5/12 Fri 8 am
More information to come!
For questions or concerns, please contact Tournament Director, Jennifer Nixon at 913-826-2975 or email at [email protected]
Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament - 50+
Lenexa Community Center
13420 Oak Street, Lenexa, KS
June 17, 2022
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Congratulations to all our tournament winners!
Women's Divisions:
Gold: Jeana Shumate & Paula Burchett
Silver: Debbie Munz & Sharon Steimel
Bronze: Jody Howery & Jeanette Miller
Men's Divisions:
Gold: Mark Gruber & Don Ellis
Silver: Michael Cobb & Jason Brown
Bronze: Jeff Mehaffey & John Byrd
Mixed Divisions:
Gold: Jeff Wilke & Jan Hood
Silver: Jim Smith & Debbie Munz
Bronze: Jeff Mehaffey & Sharon Steimel
For tournament questions, please contact the Tournament Director, Mallory Ozier, at [email protected] or at 913-826-2832.
Thank you to our partner:
8th Annual Regional Pickleball Tournament
New Century Fieldhouse
551 New Century Parkway, New Century, KS (near Gardner)
August 26, 27 and 28
Fall Paddle Battle - 50+
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Pickleball Courts
9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS
October 7, 2022 - CANCELED
Registration closed!
Tournament Information:
Registration Fee: $28 - Fee includes individual registration for both gender and mixed doubles.
Competition Events: Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles
Ratings: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ Divisions may be combined if needed
Rules: USA Pickleball - This is not a sanctioned event.
Age: Players must be the age of 50 by 12/31/22
Format: Double Elimination
Pickleball: TBD
Net: Permanent
Prize: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medal
Registration Information:
Registration Open: August 22 at noon
Registration Closed: September 28 by 5 pm (Payment due at this time)
Cancellation Deadline: October 3 by 5 pm
Registration Form: Registration form will be available on August 22 at noon. Both players will be required to fill out the online form and waiver.
Registration Policy: Players registrations will NOT be considered complete until a member from JCPRD has contacted the player for confirmation and payment. We ask for players to be patient during the registration process and wait to hear from JCPRD. Players with completed registrations will be given top priority in tournaments. This means, if you submit your registration form with TBD for your partner or your partner does not submit their form, a team on the waitlist with a completed registration may take your position.
Payment Information:
Phone: Complete payment over the phone by calling 913-826-2975 once you have received confirmation from JCPRD staff. Charge payments accepted Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please do not submit credit card payment information via mail, email or voicemail.
Visit the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page Facebook page to view past tournament pictures!
For questions or concerns, please contact Tournament Director, Jennifer Nixon at
913-826-2975 or email at [email protected]
Paddles & Pies Social Tournament- 50+
Powell Community Center
6200 Martway St, Mission, KS
November 4, 2022
Congratulations to all our winners!
Women's Division:
Gold: Sharon Lathrop & Lynda DeLozier
Silver: Shelia Blalock & Donna Porter
Bronze: Carolyn Seifert & Laura Cook
Men's Division:
Gold: Frank Ma & Ron Graham
Silver: Miles Hale & Roy Sawyer
Bronze: Clifford O'Bryan & Robert Martin
Mixed Division:
Gold: Mark Schulte & Sheila Blalock
Silver: Charlie Sun & Mariann Sun
Bronze: Rob Colner & Janet Colner
For questions or concerns, please contact Tournament Director, Mallory Ozier at
913-826-2830 or email at [email protected].
COURT LOCATIONS & DROP-IN PLAY
Play and practice with fellow pickleball players. Times and days are subject to change due to court availability.
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Matt Ross Community Center
Indoor Pickleball Courts
Monday - Friday
9 am - 1 pm
Two courts available
$3 drop-in fee per person, per day
Equipment and balls provided
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Indoor Pickleball Courts
Monday - Friday
9 am - 1 pm
Two courts available
$3 drop-in fee per person, per day
Equipment and balls provided
New Century Fieldhouse
Indoor Pickleball Courts
Tuesday - Thursday
*Competitive play on Wednesday
9 am - 1 pm
Six courts available
$4 drop-in fee per person, per day
Punch cards available
Equipment and balls provided
Meadowbrook Park
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
7 am - 10 pm
Eight courts with lights
Free to the public
No equipment provided
R Park
Outdoor Lined Tennis Courts
Available during park hours
Two courts without lights
Free to public
No equipment provided
18 PLUS PROGRAMS
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