Pickle in Pitt - Johnson Family Pro Pickleball Day in Pittsburg, Kansas
Pickleball pros Julie, JW, and Jorja Johnson, along with coach Jack Johnson will be back in their hometown on Monday, August 28 for this event, recognizing their achievements in the pro-pickleball arena.
Joining the Johnsons will be professional pickleball players Gabriel Tardio and Dylan Frazier.
Events include Play with the Pros Games, a pickleball clinic, an exhibition match, and signed autographs with some of the top-ranked pickleball players in the world!
Proceeds from this fundraising event will go to maintenance and enhancements to the Jack Johnson courts, and new pickleball programs at the Four Oaks Sports Complex in Lincoln Park.
****Schedule of Events****
8:45 am – 11:00 am
Jack Johnson Pickleball Courts at Four Oaks
Play with the Pros Games
Auction Goes Live Friday, August 18
Six 15-minute games will be auctioned with each pro player. $25 starting bid (limited spots available).
Pickleball Clinic
Registration Begins Friday, August 18
Three 30-minute clinics for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. $30 per person (limited spots available). First four registrations guaranteed a spot!
MORE INFO: https://www.pittks.org/pickleball/
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pittsburg State University – Weede Gymnasium
- Johnson Family Celebration
- Exhibition Match
- Mayoral Proclamation
- Photos/Autographs with the Pros!
For questions about the event, call 620-230-5637 or email sarah.runyon@pittks.org.
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Social Bracket: Mixed doubles teams welcome with players under a max average DUPR rating of 3.6 and a maximum DUPR rating of 3.8 for either individual. A DUPR rating is not required to play in either bracket! The champion team in our Social Bracket will take home a $250 cash prize!
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