Pickleball Clinic

Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort | Crete

Experience a unique pickleball event in one of Europe's most beautiful locations: for the first time, the Pickleball Clinic - 'Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team’ will take place at the stunning Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort. Located directly on the sea, the new pickleball courts with original Rebound Ace® flooring – known from the Australian Open – offer optimal playing conditions with joint-friendly cushioning and a first-class playing experience.

Train under the guidance of renowned top players and coaches Karolina Owczarek and Caroline Nothnagel, who have both won numerous titles at international level. In intensive, professionally structured training sessions, you will work specifically on technique, tactics and match play.

Look forward to an exclusive training package with 10 training sessions of 120 minutes each, with a maximum of 8 participants per coach on two courts to guarantee personalised, high-quality coaching. In addition, you can look forward to an exciting tournament with DUPR rating and at least 4 matches, where you can put your skills to the test in competition.

Combine high-class pickleball training with Mediterranean flair, sea views and an unforgettable community – a perfect combination of sport, holiday and competition.

Services during the event week
  • 7 nights in a bungalow/double room with garden view/mountain view (other room categories available at extra cost)
  • Half board plus meals (non-alcoholic and local alcoholic drinks included with dinner)
  • 2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, sauna and steam bath
  • Players Night
  • Welcome event and gift
  • Event T-shirt (only for training participants)
  • Tourist guide and event support
  • 20 € Wilson Pro Shop voucher (minimum purchase value 80 €, only valid until 31 December 2026 in the Wilson Pro Shop at Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort)

Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

Please note

Training sessions may be cancelled due to weather conditions. There is no entitlement to a refund. If training sessions are cancelled for this reason, a suitable replacement programme will be offered. Subject to change.
No free play outside of tournaments and training included. Additional courts can be booked in advance or on site, subject to availability and for a fee.

Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort stretches across approximately 240,000 m² in the northeast of Crete. Situated directly on the coast of the Greek island, the resort impresses with beautifully landscaped Mediterranean gardens and several sandy beaches that gently lead into the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan Sea. The newly built World Class Racket & Sports Club is a paradise for sports enthusiasts, featuring 26 clay tennis courts, 5 state-of-the-art padel courts, 4 brand-new pickleball courts, and a Fitness First indoor and outdoor gym by the sea, ensuring an exceptional sporting experience in a stunning seaside setting.

Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

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Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

Number of participants/conditions of participation

  • Beginners to ambitious, performance-oriented players aged 18 and over
  • Friends, couples and solo travellers
  • All players with registered DUPR account are eligible to participate in the DUPR tournament
  • Number of participants: max. 16 players
  • Event language: German/English.
Train with Europe’s No. 1 women’s doubles team

Trainer

Karolina Owczarek
Karolina Owczarek

Karolina Owczarek is a Polish pickleball player and current overall leader of the RTA. After a lifetime in tennis, she switched to pickleball in 2024, quickly winning several titles in Europe and achieving notable victories in Asia. She is currently ranked No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles alongside her partner Caroline Nothnagel in the RTA rankings. She competed in Season 1 of the World Pickleball League and is currently head coach at a pickleball facility in Berlin.
Her coaching style is energetic and structured, with honest feedback and a big smile – she loves helping players improve and enjoy the game more.

  • 5-time Polish Champion 2024 and 2025 (2× doubles, 2× mixed doubles, 1× singles)
  • 2× gold (doubles and singles); 1× silver (mixed doubles) at the 2025 World Pickleball Championship (Hebi, China)
  • Silver (singles) and gold (doubles) at the 2025 World Pickleball Championship (Baoding, China)
  • Silver at the 2026 World Pickleball Championship Master (Hainan, women's doubles)
  • Silver at the 2025 European Finals (St. Anton) (women's doubles)
  • 2× silver and 1× gold at the RTA 1000 2026 (Vienna)
  • 14× gold medals, 6× silver medals and 5× bronze medals at European professional tournaments in the 2025 season
  • In every tournament played: podium place.
Caro Nothnagel
Caroline Nothnagel

Caroline Nothnagel (38) is by far the best German pickleball player, with multiple national titles and a member of the German national team. Internationally, she is considered one of the leading and top players in Europe, with impressive results in Women’s Singles (WS), Women’s Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (MXD), and she is an active personality in the European pickleball pro community. After many years on the professional tennis circuit, Caroline discovered pickleball in mid-2024, building on her professional background in the sporting goods industry.
As a licensed B-level performance tennis coach with the Bavarian Tennis Association (Bayerischer Tennisverband e.V.), she now aims to pass on her practical pickleball experience to new and other players

  • 8-time German champion (3x singles, 3x mixed doubles, 2x women's doubles
  • 2x bronze European Championships (Rome 2025 singles & Southampton 2024 mixed doubles)
  • Silver World Pickleball Championship Master 2026 (Hainan, women's doubles)
  • European Finals 2025 (St. Anton): 1× Gold (Singles), 2× Silver (Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles)
  • 3x gold, 4x silver, 3x bronze at European professional tournaments since mid-2024
  • In every tournament played: podium place.
Pickleball Clinic
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16.05.2026 - 23.05.2026
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€ 719,-
  • Bungalow/double room with garden view/mountain view
  • Half board plus
  • Only bookable with training package
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