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PickleCon in Kansas City , Missouri !
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AUGUST 8-11 – KANSAS CITY CONVENTION CENTER
PickleCon will take place Aug . 8-11 at the Kansas City Convention Center . This is not just another pickleball tournament ! The event is jam-packed with as many activities as possible , for participants to get the most out of their weekend in K . C .! Tournaments , pro interaction , and open play programming will be available all four days . The Vendor Village is also filling up with the leading and up-and-coming brands , media outlets , and clubs . More are added weekly !
On the education side , there are more than 30 panel discussion topics on deck . In partnership with USA Pickleball , referee training , mentoring , and employment opportunities will also be available for those looking to become referees or wanting to advance their certification level .
Here are some additional activities taking place at PickleCon :
• DUPR Collegiate Campus Regional
• Eatertainment Tour Buses
• Glow in the Dark Tournament
• Kickoff Party at SERV
• Local Attraction Discounts
• Midnight Madness Open Play
• Minor League Pickleball ( MiLP ) Regional Showdown Event
• National Pickleball League ( NPL ) Tournament
• PBX Pickleball Pro-Ams
• Raffle Giveaways
• Senior Breakfast Open Play
• Vendor Mixer at the Best Pickleball Party Ever by JustPaddles ( Invite Only )
Each offering at the event will fall into a block schedule , allowing attendees to participate in multiple activities throughout each day without worrying about overlap . The morning session will run from 8 a . m . to 12:30 p . m .; afternoon session from 12:30 to 5 p . m .; and evening session from 5 to 9:30 p . m .
Visit picklecon . com to register as a player or attend as a spectator ! •
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