Pickleball Clinic

Train with Top European Pros

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 Top European Pros” – is taking place at the stunning Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort. Situated right by the sea, the new pickleball courts feature original Rebound Ace® surfacing – familiar from the Australian Open – offering 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 Julien Platel, 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 comprising 9 training sessions of 90 minutes each, with a maximum of 8 participants per coach across two courts, to guarantee personalised and high-quality coaching. You can also look forward to an exciting tournament featuring at least 4 matches, where you can put your skills to the test in a competitive setting.

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

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

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Please note

Training sessions may be cancelled due to weather conditions. No refunds will be given. Should training sessions be cancelled for this reason, an alternative programme will be offered. Subject to change.
Free play outside of tournaments and training sessions is not included. Additional court bookings can be made in advance or on the day, subject to availability and for a fee.

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Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort covers an area of approximately 240,000 m² in north-eastern Crete. Situated right on the coast of the Greek island, the resort boasts beautifully landscaped Mediterranean gardens and several sandy beaches that stretch out into the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan Sea. The newly built WORLD CLASS Racket & Fitness Club is sure to delight sports enthusiasts with 26 clay tennis courts, 5 modern padel courts, 4 brand-new pickleball courts and a Fitness First indoor and outdoor gym by the sea.

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Number of participants/Terms and conditions

  • Beginners to ambitious, competitive players aged 18 and over
  • Friends, couples and solo travellers
  • Number of participants: max. 32 players
  • Event language: English
  • If fewer than twelve participants have registered, the pickleball sessions and the training package will be delivered exclusively by one coach. In this case, there is no entitlement to the services of a second coach.
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Karolina Owczarek
Karolina Owczarek

Karolina Owczarek is a Polish pickleball player and the current RTA world number one. After a career in tennis, she switched to pickleball in 2024, quickly winning several titles in Europe and achieving notable victories in Asia. In the RTA rankings, she is currently ranked number 2 in singles and number 1 in doubles alongside her partner Caroline Nothnagel. She took part 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 in 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 Masters (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
  • Gold at the WD Pickle Pro Tour 2026 (Malaga)
  • Bronze at the MXD Pickle Pro Tour 2026 (Malaga)
Julien Platel
Julien Platel

Julien Platel is a well-known French player and multiple tournament winner with extensive international experience in men’s doubles alongside his brother Théo. With a DUPR ranking of 5.1, he plays at an advanced and highly competitive level, bringing a precise and modern strategic perspective to the game.

In addition to his sporting achievements, Julien has also established himself as a renowned coach and runs clinics across Europe. His coaching approach focuses on the development of technical skills (shot quality, precision, consistency, stroke technique) as well as tactical aspects (understanding of the game, decision-making, momentum management and doubles strategy).

His goal: to help every player structure their game better, become more efficient and take their competitive performance to the next level.

  • France’s most dominant men’s doubles player
  • Two-time winner of French Tennis Federation K500 tournaments (MD)
  • 3rd place at the 2025 EPC with the French team (MxD)
  • 3rd place at the 2025 Egypt Open (MD)
  • 2nd place at the 2024 Peak League Pro Tour (MD)
  • 5th place at the 2023 European Final (MD)
  • 4th place at the 2022 European Championships (MD)
  • 3-time French national champion since 2022 (Gold)
Pickleball Clinic
Patricio Top Event Offer
10.10.2026 - 17.10.2026
plus Flight, Price per person from
€ 839,-
  • Bungalow/Double room with garden view/mountain view
  • Half-board Plus
  • Training package available as an add-on
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