Public Invited to attend The MLP Colorado Showcase on Saturday, January 27
The Picklr is bringing a first-of-its-kind tournament to Northern Colorado this weekend! Twenty-four of the state’s top-rated pickleball players will come together for some friendly and fun competition this Saturday, January 27, for The MLP Colorado Showcase. The tournament is free to the public and will be held at The Picklr Loveland, 3137 N. Garfield Avenue. Play starts at 9:00 a.m. and will end with a championship match at approximately 3:30 p.m. The community is welcome to come for a few hours or the whole day.
“We are thrilled to host this event that embraces the increasing enthusiasm for this sport,” said Jim Lautzenheiser, co-owner of The Picklr Loveland. “It’s the perfect opportunity for people to watch some of Colorado’s greatest players in action and get some pointers to better their game.”
Both players and attendees will have a chance to walk away with a prize: $1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the winning players. Additionally, The Picklr will be giving away prizes to attendees between each match, including a one-year membership for The Picklr Loveland. (The winner must be present to win.)
The event also serves to help those in need in the community. Proceeds from event sponsors will go toward scholarships for disadvantaged local youth to attend one of The Picklr’s summer camps. Participating sponsors include Big O Tires, The Compass Wealth Group, Mane Street Living, Minky Couture, Triple Crown Sports, and The Mantooth Company.
Attendees can look for their favorite players on each team.
- Team 1: Jackie Cheung, Amanda Louie, Greg Williams and Andrew Spada
- Team 2: Beth Kaufman, Patty Gallegos, Kevin Wolf and Ric Zamudio
- Team 3: Lex Romano, Elise Fortino, Daniel Smith and Andrew Stevens
- Team 4: Allie Maynard, Susan Puckett, DJ Johnson and Ben McNair
- Team 5: Tiff Ash, Bailee Jackson, Eli Steiner, Noah Horvath
- Team 6: Alana Ross, Ann Corson, Zach Drost, Adam Ross
