🎯 ONE-OFF COACHING CLINIC WITH IAN ‘HUTCH’ HUTCHINSON – CROWS NEST 🐝

Tuesday 1 December 2026 | 9:30–11:30 am | Only 8 places

WilloBees members only • $65 per player • 48-hour cancellation policy

Here’s your chance to give your pickleball game some expert attention!

Join Ian ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, former NSW State Team coach and founder of Pickleball Coaching Australia, for a special two-hour WilloBees coaching clinic.

A PCI Level 1 & 2 accredited instructor, Hutch brings experience as both a NSW representative player and coach, with an engaging approach to helping players improve.

Eight players across two indoor courts means a small-group setting with opportunities to practise, ask questions and gain useful feedback on your game.

🎯 WHY JOIN?

• Learn from an experienced, accredited coach
• Develop your understanding of technique, tactics and smarter play
• Take away practical ideas to work on after the clinic
• Enjoy a focused session with fellow WilloBees members

The detailed coaching focus will be confirmed with Ian before the event.

🐝 MEMBERS ONLY — PLEASE READ

You must be a current financial member of WilloBees Pickleball Club before booking.

Joining our OpenSports group does not make you a financial club member. The usual first-visit trial does not apply to this clinic.

👉 Join or renew:
https://www.willobees.au/registration

💲 COST & BOOKINGS

$65 per player | Maximum 8 players

Please book and pay through OpenSports to secure your place.

Unsure whether the clinic suits your playing standard? Contact the event hosts through OpenSports before booking.

Hosts: Susan Arzani and Ian ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson.

⚠️ IMPORTANT — 48-HOUR CANCELLATION & CREDIT POLICY

This clinic requires 48 hours’ cancellation notice—not the usual 24 hours.

Cancel through OpenSports before 9:30 am on Sunday 29 November 2026 to receive a credit to your WilloBees OpenSports account.

No credit will be issued for cancellations after this deadline or for non-attendance.

With only eight places available, please check that you can attend before booking. Early cancellation gives another member the opportunity to join.

📍 VENUE, TRANSPORT & PARKING

North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre
Level 5, 36 Hume Street, Crows Nest

🚇 Opposite Crows Nest Metro
🚌 Bus services stop nearby
🚗 Hume Street Car Park, adjoining the centre, offers two hours’ free parking on weekdays. Please check the signs and charges for longer stays.

Allow extra parking time for arrival and departure—the free two-hour period will not cover the full clinic plus check-in and departure. Please plan to stay for the entire session, including pack-up.

🕘 ARRIVAL & COURT ACCESS

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early, ready to check in.

Do not enter the court area, set up nets or warm up before 9:30 am unless directed by your host or Centre staff.Other groups may have paid bookings, or the Centre may be providing basketball free play. Empty courts do not mean they are available for our use.

Our two-hour booking includes setup, coaching and pack-up. Please help as directed and ensure everything is packed away and the courts are cleared by 11:30 am.

Please respect other sports and avoid interrupting court users before or after our session.

👟 WHAT TO BRING

• Your paddle
• Supportive indoor court shoes—no sandals or thongs
• A drink bottle and optional small towel
• Questions about your game—and a willingness to try something new!

🟡 BALL SAFETY

If a loose ball enters your court, call “Ball!” and stop play. Never cross another court to retrieve a ball; wait until play has stopped and it is safe.

🐝 THANK YOU

A big thank you to Jack Minassian and Susan Arzani for arranging this opportunity and making the two courts available.

Eight places. Expert guidance. Plenty to take back onto court!