Events
24th Annual Legislative Wrap-Up Pickleball Tourney
Give pickleball a try with Minnesota's retail leaders and elected officials at Minneapolis Cider Company! (Or just come for the networking!)
Pickleball is perfect for all experience levels and includes afternoon appetizers and beverages, special guests plus loads of fun!
Plus we will celebrate the passage of important organized retail crime legislation this session!
Just announced: Minnesota senior pickleball pro Chad Flynn (husband of TPT's Mary Lahammer) will be our coach for the event, along with world-ranked #22 men's singles pro Aanik Lohani.
Register today!
Investment:
- No cost to attend (thanks to sponsors!)
Casual dress encouraged! This event is open to members and invited guests. Event sponsorships available and appreciated!
Questions? Call the Minnesota Retailers Association at (651) 227-6631, or e-mail info@mnretail.org.
Our pickleball pros at the event:
Chad Flynn
Professional pickleball player. Currently ranked 3rd in the world in senior singles. Qualified for US Open singles in 2023. In first year on the senior pro circuit medaled seven times. Sponsored by ?paddle juggernaut? Selkirk. Husband to TV anchor Mary Lahammer and father to Bayliss Flynn, first high school athlete to sign Name Image Likeness endorsement deal in the state as youngest player on roster for pre-professional team Aurora FC.
Aanik Lohani
Aanik is a former High School Varsity and Collegiate Club Tennis player who transitioned over to the pickleball world in March of 2021. After competing in many local pickleball tournaments, he set his sights for the big leagues and turned professional a year later. Since February of 2022, he has been traveling for professional tournaments and have been absolutely loving the atmosphere and increasing social interactions due to the rise in popularity of the sport. Aanik is an Advanced Pro Coach at LifeTime Fitness and have a PPR Pickleball certification background. Currently in the nation, in Men?s Pro Doubles, he is ranked 38th and in Men?s Pro Singles, ranked 22nd.
Thank you sponsors:
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 8, 2023
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
Thursday, June 8, 2023
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Minneapolis Cider Company
701 SE 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Fees/Admission
Investment: This is a rain or shine tournament and will only be canceled at the venue's discretion. No refunds are available within ten business days of the event, but substitutions are accepted.
- $10/person
This event is open to members and invited guests.
Members and invited guests welcome.
Contact Information
Minnesota Retailers Association, tel. (651) 227-6631
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