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Cornelius Pickleball Programs

Lake Norman Pickleball Association is excited to partner with Cornelius Parks and Recreation to provide educational clinics. We will be offering clinics in multi-week series that will build on different skills each week. We will also be offering one-day clinics targeted to one specific skill. Clinics will be based on skill level. Signing up for the correct skill level helps both you and the instructional group get the most from the lesson. Please see the current clinic offerings below. 

LKNPA does not want financial hardship to be a barrier to participation. We offer a scholarship program for those that meet qualifying criteria. If you feel you may qualify, email Dave Mancuso (dave.lknpickleball@gmail.com) for more information. 

LKNPA members need to login prior to registering to receive member discount. If you are not a member, but would like to join to receive clinic discounts and other benefits, please click the Join tab above for more information. 

Current Programs

  • Fall Ladder League - (Beginner/Low Intermediate under 3.25) Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 p.m. Session

    • 10 Sep 2024
    • 5:15 PM
    • 29 Oct 2024
    • 6:45 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Tennis Courts
    • 0

    Fall Ladder League - Beginner/Low Intermediate (3.25 and under) 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Session

    Ladder leagues are organized leagues in which players sign-up individually and compete against each other in a structured weekly format. The rungs on the ‘ladder’ represent a player’s current position (ranking) on the ladder relative to the other players. Over eight weeks, players will participate in a round robin format with the four other players on your assigned court.  Scores are tallied weekly, and players will move up or down the ladder depending on their performance, creating quality matches each week for all players.

    We ask that you consider your skill level and your availability when selecting a session.  We will likely have more people wanting to play than spots available so we ask that you not take a spot if you believe you will be unavailable two or more nights of the session. Players who have an excessive number of weeks they are unable to participate will not be able to register for future sessions. 

     As a reminder, only select ONE session to register for as we have a large amount of interest. If you are not able to commit to 8 weeks but want to be a substitute player when someone will miss one of their weeks, then you may signup to be added to the sub list.  Please register for the appropriate sub list based on your skill level.  The Ladder League committee will seed the substitute players as we do the ladder league players to ensure fairness on the courts.  Membership is required for both playing as a registered player in the league as well as being a substitute player. 

    Signup for the sub list is NOT on the LKN website but can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548AFA62FA3F94-47922440-lknladder

    If you have any questions, please contact Timmi Patrick via email ONLY at tjp3442@outlook.com and she will reply. 



     

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  • Fall Ladder League - (High Intermediate/Advanced Over 3.25) Tuesdays 7:00-8:30p.m. Session

    • 10 Sep 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • 29 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Tennis Courts
    • 0

    Fall Ladder League - High Intermediate/Advanced (Over 3.25) 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Session

    Ladder leagues are organized leagues in which players sign-up individually and compete against each other in a structured weekly format. The rungs on the ‘ladder’ represent a player’s current position (ranking) on the ladder relative to the other players. Over eight weeks, players will participate in a round robin format with the four other players on the assigned court.  Scores are tallied weekly, and players will move up or down the ladder depending on their performance, creating quality matches each week for all players.

    We ask that you consider your skill level and your availability when selecting a session.  We will likely have more people wanting to play than spots available so we ask that you not take a spot if you believe you will be unavailable two or more nights of the session. Players who have an excessive number of weeks they are unable to participate will not be able to register for future sessions. 

    As a reminder, only select ONE session to register for as we have a large amount of interest. If you are not able to commit to eight weeks but want to be a substitute player when someone will miss one of their, then you may signup to be added to the sub list.  Please register for the appropriate sub list based on your skill level.  The Ladder League committee will seed the substitute players as we do the ladder league players to ensure fairness on the courts.  Membership is required for both playing as a registered player in the league as well as being a substitute player. 

    Signup for the sub list is NOT on the LKN website but can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548AFA62FA3F94-47922440-lknladder

    If you have any questions, please contact Timmi Patrick via email ONLY at tjp3442@outlook.com and she will reply. 


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  • Fall Ladder League - (High Intermediate/Advanced Over 3.25) Thursdays 5:15-6:45 p.m. Session

    • 12 Sep 2024
    • 5:15 PM
    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 6:45 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Tennis Courts
    • 0

    Fall Ladder League - High Intermediate/Advanced (Over 3.25) 5:15 - 6:45p.m. Session

    Ladder leagues are organized leagues in which players sign-up individually and compete against each other in a structured weekly format. The rungs on the ‘ladder’ represent a player’s current position (ranking) on the ladder relative to the other players. Over eight weeks, players will participate in a round robin format with the four other players on the assigned court.  Scores are tallied weekly, and players will move up or down the ladder depending on their performance, creating quality matches each week for all players.

    We ask that you consider your skill level and your availability when selecting a session.  We will likely have more people wanting to play than spots available so we ask that you not take a spot if you believe you will be unavailable two or more nights of the session. Players who have an excessive number of weeks they are unable to participate will not be able to register for future sessions. 

    If you are not able to commit to 8 weeks but want to be a substitute player when someone will miss one of their weeks, then you may signup to be added to the sub list.  Please register for the appropriate sub list based on your skill level.  The Ladder League committee will seed the substitute players as we do the ladder league players to ensure fairness on the courts.  Membership is required for both playing as a registered player in the league as well as being a substitute player. 

    Signup for the sub list is NOT on the LKN website but can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548AFA62FA3F94-47922440-lknladder

    If you have any questions, please contact Timmi Patrick via email ONLY at tjp34442@outook.com and she will reply. 

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  • Fall Ladder League - (Beginner/Low Intermediate under 3.25) Thursday 7:00-8:30p.m. Session

    • 12 Sep 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Tennis Courts
    • 0

    Fall Ladder League - Beginner/Low Intermediate (3.25 and under) 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Session

    Ladder leagues are organized leagues in which players sign-up individually and compete against each other in a structured weekly format. The rungs on the ‘ladder’ represent a player’s current position (ranking) on the ladder relative to the other players. Over eight weeks, players will participate in a round robin format with the four other players on their assigned court.  Scores are tallied weekly, and players will move up or down the ladder depending on their performance, creating quality matches each week for all players.

    We ask that you consider your skill level and your availability when selecting a session.  We will likely have more people wanting to play than spots available so we ask that you not take a spot if you believe you will be unavailable two or more nights of the session. Players who have an excessive number of weeks they are unable to participate will not be able to register for future sessions. 

    Note: Please register for only one session.

    If you are not able to commit to eight weeks but want to be a substitute player when someone will miss one of their weeks, then you may signup to be added to the sub list.  Please register for the appropriate sub list based on your skill level.  The Ladder League committee will seed the substitute players as we do the ladder league players to ensure fairness on the courts.  Membership is required for both playing as a registered player in the league as well as being a substitute player.

     

    Signup for the sub list is NOT on the LKN website but can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548AFA62FA3F94-47922440-lknladder

    If you have any questions, please contact Timmi Patrick at tp3442@outlook.com. 


     

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  • Pickleball Cardio and Footwork - all skill levels

    • 23 Oct 2024
    • 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Torrence Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 2
    Register
    A pickleball cardio clinic is a high-energy, fast-paced session designed to improve cardiovascular fitness while honing pickleball skills. A typical session will include Warm-up, Footwork and Agility, Drills and Exercise, Mini-games and Cool down/Stretching.

    If you want to get up, get moving and get your heart pumping while improving your pickleball footwork, this clinic is for you!

    Instructor: Dave Mancuso
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  • Lunch and Learn - Mastering the Dink

    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Robbins Park - Cornelius
    • 1
    Register
    Interested in breaking up your day with a little pickleball? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These mid-day lunch and learn clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players and two instructors for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on the very important skill of dinking.  This often neglected aspect of the game is the difference between recreational pickleball and competitive pickleball.  Attendees will learn why dinking is so important, when to dink, how to dink, and will be given drills they can use to get better.

    Instructor: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
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  • Introduction to Pickleball - October 27th

    • 27 Oct 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Courts
    • 21
    • 9 registrants
    Register

    ** Age 16+ **

    Please join the Lake Norman Pickleball Association (LKNPA) as we welcome those interested in learning about the fastest growing sport in the country that has a weird name but is loads of fun… PICKLEBALL! For only $15, you can see why everyone is talking and enjoying this sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. People aged 4-100 are taking over courts throughout the nation, meeting new people and getting some exercise while doing so! 


    The LKNPA is proud to host a beginners only (16+ years old), “Introduction to PICKLEBALL”, starting at 5pm at the TORRENCE CHAPEL PARK COURTS. The first hour being spent learning all about the sport, paddle, court, ball and why everyone is loving and talking about pickleball! Time will be spent introducing the basic shots, rules and game play. Then at 6pm, the fun continues when the courts open up to other beginners that already know the basic rules of the game. 

    Please try and bring your own paddle. Dick’s Sporting Goods in Birkdale Village and Academy Sports in Mooresville have a healthy selection of paddles and there is always Amazon. You might already be wondering… “which paddle is for you?” Do not stress over that until you get a good grasp of the game and then you will understand what you want in a paddle. 

    If the courts are too wet at 4pm the day of the clinic, I will send an email out and the clinic will be postponed to the next week. Hope it doesn’t rain.


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  • Coach plus 3 - Game play with Coach Dave - Beginner/Advanced Beginner

    • 29 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Robbins Park
    • 1
    Register
    Looking for an alternative activity for lunchtime? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These midday clinics will be limited to a small group of players for an hour of focused skill building.

    Three participants will  play with Coach Dave as the 4th player.  Coach Dave will rotate with players and provide feedback in real time.

    Instructor: Dave Mancuso
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  • Pickleball Cardio and Footwork - all skill levels

    • 30 Oct 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Torrence Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 1
    Register
    A pickleball cardio clinic is a high-energy, fast-paced session designed to improve cardiovascular fitness while honing pickleball skills. A typical session will include Warm-up, Footwork and Agility, Drills and Exercise, Mini-games and Cool down/Stretching.

    If you want to get up, get moving and get your heart pumping while improving your pickleball footwork, this clinic is for you!

    Instructor: Dave Mancuso
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  • Lunch and Learn - Blocks and Resets at the Kitchen Line

    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Robbins Park - Cornelius
    • 4
    Register
    Interested in breaking up your day with a little pickleball? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These mid-day lunch and learn clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players and two instructors for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on standing your ground at the kitchen line using block and reset techniques to counter hard hitting players.  This clinic will teach you how to use these shots to bring "bangers" to the kitchen line and win more points by slowing down the game and using dink rallies to frustrate your opponent.  This is a must-have clinic for players who want to neutralize players who mostly drive the ball.

    Instructors: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
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  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - Beginner/Advanced Beginner

    • 2 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 4
    Register
    This fun clinic will combine working on a particular skill and then applying that in a one hour, coached round robin game format. Topics may include improved dinking, serving/returning, drop shots, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!

    Instructors: Dave Mancuso
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  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate

    • 2 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 8
    Register

    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Topics vary but are aimed at the intermediate-level player (2.75-3.75) and may include non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


    Instructor: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
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  • All Skill Levels Early Bird - 3rd Shot Strategies

    • 7 Nov 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Robbins Park
    • 8
    Register
    Interested in improving your pickleball skills while beating the heat?? Join us for an early morning clinic that is sure to elevate your game. These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of 4 - 8 players for an hour of focused skill-building.

    This clinic will focus on what most people consider the most important shot in pickleball and that is the 3rd shot.  Executed by the serving team, this shot really sets the tome for how a point will be played out.  This clinic will focus on whether you should drive or drop your third shot and how to execute each shot.

    There's a time to drive and a time to drop.  Register for this clinic to prepare yourself for this important shot.


    Instructor: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
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  • Late-Fall Pickleball 101 - Begins 11/12/24

    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Torrence Chapel Park
    • 0
    • 24 registrants
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    Pickleball 101 - 4 week series for Newbies/Beginners

    Pickleball 101 is designed for players who are new to the sport. Topics covered will include the basic rules of play, keeping score, game fundamentals, etc. This can be considered the "couch to 5K program" for pickleball. This series will  provide a foundation so you will be comfortable participating in the many social play opportunities available. Each week will consist of approximately 40 minutes of instruction, followed by observed play. 

    The clinic will be held on Tuesday evenings(11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10) at Torrence Chapel Park. December 17 will be reserved as a make-up date in case a session is cancelled due to weather. 

    Instructors:  Jeff Moree, Dave Mancuso

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  • Late-Fall Pickleball 201 - Begin 11/12/24

    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Torrence Chapel Park
    • 0
    • 24 registrants
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    Pickleball 201 - 4 week series for Advanced Beginners/Intermediate

    Pickleball 201 is designed for players  who are advanced beginners or intermediate skill level. This is designed for players who know the basics of the game but would like to improve skills and take their game to the next level. Topics will include drills to improve consistency and game play strategy. Each session will consist of approximately 40 minutes of instruction, followed by observed play. 

    The clinic will be held on Tuesday  evenings (11/12, 11/119, 12/3, and 12/10) at Torrence Chapel Park.  December 17 will be reserved as a make-up date in case a session is cancelled due to weather. 

    Instructor: Jeff Moree, Dave Mancuso

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  • Late-Fall Pickleball 202 - Begins 11/12/24

    • 12 Nov 2024
    • 10 Dec 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Torrence Chapel Park
    • 15
    • 9 registrants
    Register

    Pickleball 202 - 4 week series for Intermediate Players

    Pickleball 202 is designed for players who are intermediate (3.0-3.5) skill level. This is perfect for players who have strong basics of the game but would like to improve skills and take their game to the next level. Players should have solid serves and returns, be able to sustain a dink rally, etc. This will be ideal for players who have previously participated in the 201 session. Topics will include drills to improve consistency and game play strategy. Each session will consist of approximately 40 minutes of instruction, followed by observed play. 

    The clinic will be held on Tuesday evenings (11/12, 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10) at Torrence Chapel Park. December 17 will be reserved as a make-up date in case a session is cancelled due to weather. 

    Instructor:  Jeff Moree and Dave Mancuso

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  • Lunch and Learn - Mastering the Dink

    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Robbins Park - Cornelius
    • 6
    Register
    Interested in breaking up your day with a little pickleball? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These mid-day lunch and learn clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players and two instructors for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on the very important skill of dinking.  This often neglected aspect of the game is the difference between recreational pickleball and competitive pickleball.  Attendees will learn why dinking is so important, when to dink, how to dink, and will be given drills they can use to get better.

    Instructor: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
    Show details

  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate

    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 8
    Register

    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Topics vary but are aimed at the intermediate-level player (2.75-3.75) and may include non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


    Instructor: Jeff Moree and Dave Combs
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  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - Beginner/Advanced Beginner

    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 5
    Register
    This fun clinic will combine working on a particular skill and then applying that in a one hour, coached round robin game format. Topics may include improved dinking, serving/returning, drop shots, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!

    Instructors: Dave Combs and Jeff Moree
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