Become a Member of KLPA
The primary goal of the Kawartha Lakes Pickleball Association (KLPA) is to represent and be the voice of pickleball players in the City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL).
The KLPA has and continues to facilitate the development of pickleball for all ages, skill levels and abilities in the CKL. We universally promote and advocate on behalf of of our members the recognition of pickleball as a sport in the CKL.
To do this we need your support as pickleball players and encourage you to click on the link below, which also not only supports the KLPA, but the Canadian and Provincial Pickleball Associations so they can grow the sport in partnership with KLPA.
A GREAT doubles strategy video
2023 Winter Ladder Results and Wrap Up Party pictures. Ladder
PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTORS We are asked regularly about "where to find" a local instructor for pickleball. Below is a list of KLPA members who are knowledgable instructors and available to assist your pickleball growth at what ever level you are trying to reach.
During the summer the KLPA runs a FREE 2 hour introductory class to pickleball at the LEX Commonwell building on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm All Welcome!
Instructors in alphabetical order.
(if you wish to be added to our listing please send us a note and cv)
Mark Cossarin: Instructor 1 - Introducing Pickleball National Coaching Certification”.
I would be happy to run the following sessions:
introduction/beginner
advanced beginners - no pickleball background, but have racquet sports experience
intermediate - have played awhile, but are looking to develop certain areas - can focus on specific skills, techniques, tactics based on needs/interests
Maximum of 4 people in any session.
Mark can also run Advanced sessions as well which can be discussed individually with individuals.
contact - mcossarin@gmail.com
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Ken Haggert
Years played Pickleball: 9
Current Tournament Rating: Mixed - 3.7, Doubles - 3.4
Tournament Results: Gold - 3, Silver - 4, Bronze - 3 all at Level 3.5+
Formal Training: Pickleball Coach Education - Instructor Level 1 - Introducing Pickleball
Pickleball Coach Education - Instructor Level 2 - Developing Recreational Players
Willing to teach a minimum of 3 students and maximum 8 students at a time.
Cost per 2 hrs Instructional session: $15 / student
Contact - khaggert01@gmail.com
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Marty Leeking: Thank you for this opportunity to present my services to the group.
Pickleball 101
I offer 90 min session and willing to work with all levels of players who feel my experience and knowledge can be of assistance.
I prefer to work in small groups being a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 players.
The cost of these sessions is $15 per person.
Prior to each session I start with a questionnaire to be completed by each individual player which provides me direction on what they hope to gain from my session.
At the beginning of each session, I will complete a short player evaluation and then focus on the skills that need improvement.
We will focus on technics of the forehand, backhand, 3rd shot drop, dinking, punch shot, spins, lob, foot work and court movement.
The latter part of the sessions will be spent on game play which includes coaching of the various technics worked on as well as game strategy.
I also offer coaching to pairs who would like to prepare for upcoming tournaments at the same cost.
My contact info direct line is: 705-928-5153 or martyleeking@hotmail.com
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Wayne Stanley:
Intermediate level and up
1 to 8 players maximum per session
Outdoors preferably: some costs may be involved: net use, balls
players can reach me by email: blackknightwayne@gmail.com
The 6 Month LAS Pickleball Pass for May to October, and the 1 Month Pass is available at the Lindsay Ex site. PLEASE NOTE THE LEX IS CLOSED FOR PICKLEBALL ALL OF SEPTEMBER BECAUSE OF THE LINDSAY EXHIBITION . If you are looking to save some money see the monthly LAS pickleball pass. If you are a KLPA member you receive a discount.
KLPA AGM, pictures and New Board Announcement!!!
More information on the AGM can be found at the events page