AAZPC upcoming events

The 4th Annual AAZPC Pickleball Conference (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

4th Annual Pickleball Conference

Get ready for another great morning of pickleball, learning, fun and community!

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 - 11:30 AM (Open Play and Social directly after the conference until 2pm)
Location: Anthem Community Center - Exploration, Discovery & Pioneer Rooms
Cost to attendees: hosted by AAZPC as a free event to our members

Who can attend: Open to Anthem Pickleball Club Members and accompanied guests.

Food and Beverages: Lots of yummy breakfast items & beverages.

Kickoff Opening Week

BREAKFAST • FRIENDS • GREAT INFORMATION

There is no cost to attend, and we'll have a fully catered breakfast with delicious morning favorites and beverages. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning connecting with friends, meeting fellow pickleball players, and getting ready for another exciting season of pickleball.

IMPROVE YOUR GAME – ON AND OFF THE COURT

We have some great speakers and informative topics lined up to help you take your game to the next level! From the newest info on staying healthy and fit, paddles and gear, and the latest updates on the mental side of the game...our experts will keep you informed and entertained.

PRIZES & RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we'll be giving away some fantastic pickleball prizes, including paddles, gear, accessories, and other pickleball goodies! Your free registration includes one raffle ticket, giving you a chance to win one of these great prizes.

PADDLE DRIVE

We're also excited to continue our Paddle Drive!

Bring your gently used pickleball paddles to the conference, and we'll donate them to local schools and other charitable organizations to help introduce more students to the sport we love. Donate a paddle and receive an additional raffle ticket for EACH paddle you donate! It's a great way to clean out your pickleball bag, help grow the sport, and increase your chances of winning a great prize!

SEATS ARE LIMITED!

We can accommodate only 130 members and guests, and this event has filled up quickly in previous years. Register early and reserve your seat! www.aazpc.org

Stay For Open Play on the Courts

What is a pickleball conference without some play and social time? Join us for open play until 2pm (or later) at the courts.

Let's kick off another great year
of pickleball together!

Veterans Day- Open Play Community Event (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day Open Play

Open to All Anthem Residents, AAZPC members and their guests

AAZPC Board Meeting -November 2026 (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NOTICE OF MEETING

Anthem AZ Pickleball Club (AAZPC)

Board Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM (Arizona)

Join via Zoom

Performance Pickleball All-Day Clinic (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

PERFORMANCE PICKLEBALL
INSTRUCTIONAL CLINICS

TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

Join some of Arizona's best pickleball instructors for an intensive, results-driven training experience designed to help you elevate your skills, sharpen your strategies, and become a more complete player.

Whether you're looking to become a top player at your club or simply want to take your recreational game to a higher level, our clinics provide the instruction, drills, and competitive play to help you get there.

TWO SKILL LEVELS – PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION

Our Intermediate and Advanced Clinics are designed for:

Intermediate: Players rated 3.0–3.49
Advanced: Players rated 3.5–4.0+

Each group is organized by skill level to ensure appropriate instruction, meaningful competition, and maximum improvement.

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS - Learn from an outstanding team of experienced Arizona instructors:

To ensure personalized attention and quality instruction, we maintain an exceptionally low 4 players to 1 instructor ratio. Each clinic is limited to just 24 players!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

6 Hours of Highly Effective Instruction
Low 4-to-1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio
Individual Game Play Video
Snacks And Enhanced Hydration Provided During a 45-Minute Break
Free Custom-Printed Gift

A COMPREHENSIVE 6-HOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE - Our one-day clinics cover the shots, techniques, strategies, and decision-making skills needed to compete at a higher level.

Dinking & Net Play

Dinking with purpose, offensive and defensive techniques, strategy, and effective communication.

Transition Game & Shot Development

Moving from the baseline to the non-volley zone, footwork, split steps, third-shot drops, drives, hybrid shots, lobs, and resets.

Volleys & Attack Strategies

Punch volleys, roll volleys, speed-ups, and effective shot targeting.

Advanced Offensive & Defensive Skills

Creating heavy topspin, cut-spin, Ernie shots, ATPs, lobs, and overheads.

Serving & Returning

Serving and returning with purpose, including positioning, placement, technique, and strategy.

Drills & Competitive Play

Purposeful drills and live games are designed to reinforce every skill and strategy covered during the clinic.

OUR PROVEN INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH - We use a structured learning system designed to help players understand, practice, and apply new skills:

DISCUSS – Understand the what, why, how, and when of each skill.
DEMONSTRATE – Watch our instructors demonstrate proper techniques.
DRILL – Practice new skills under direct instructor supervision.
APPLY – Reinforce what you've learned through live scrimmage games.
ROTATE – Play with and against different players to build adaptability and confidence.

CLINIC PRICING

AAZPC Members: $205.00 per player - Non-Members: $255 per player

Your registration includes the full 6-hour instructional program, lunch, individual video review, and a custom-printed gift.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: AAZPC MEMBERS RECEIVE FIRST ACCESS!

AAZPC members enjoy a one-week priority registration period before registration opens to non-members.

Through November 12: AAZPC members may register at www.aazpc.org.
After November 12: Registration opens to all players at www.performancepickleballaz.com.

ONLY 24 PLAYERS PER CLINIC!

PERFORMANCE PICKLEBALL
TRAIN SMARTER. PLAY BETTER. COMPETE STRONGER.

Black Friday- Open Play Community Event (Friday, November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Black Friday Open Play

Open to All Anthem Residents, AAZPC members and their guests