Carpe Dink'em Pickleball Pineapple Beach Club Antigua 5 - 10 March 2026 (5-nights/6-days)

What is included?

🌟Plenty of daily instruction for players of ALL levels. Meet other Pickleball enthusiasts and have a blast on and off the courts.

🌟Enjoy your all-Inclusive stay at a beachfront resort + all beverages, with open bar. 

🌟Indulge in the plentiful all-you-can-eat array of culinary delights.

🌟Behold breathtaking sunsets on the breezy sandy beach

🌟Partake in numerous other resort activities, such as swimming, snorkeling, sailing, nightly live entertainment, and more!

🌟 PickleHIT - High Intensity Training workouts with Coach Ellen 

🌟 Enjoy luxury accommodations at Pineapple Beach Club Resort

Carpe Dink’em is thrilled to have Pickleball Pro Coaches Michael (aka Pickleball Whisperer) and Daniella Niss (BlockNiss Monsters) and the extraordinary Ellen Korelitz join for this Pickleball adventure.  

Learn and understand of “WHYs” of the game of Pickleball. 

Why do we learn all the different mechanics of shots? 

Why do we need to learn positioning? 

Why is strategy a key skill? 

From shot selection to mechanics, learn how to properly face all types of opponents and how to neutralize them to your advantage. From serve to paddle tap, come out with greater awareness of how to construct your game and have fun playing!

This is a Pickleball With Heart ~ that is what sets us apart ~ Vacation.  A percentage of all proceeds goes to support Coral Reef Restoration in Antigua. An option to participate in conservation project on the island may also be available.  

This all-inclusive Pineapple Beach Club Resort stay includes accommodations, Pickleball instruction and open play, group activities and optional excursion, all resort activities and nightly entertainment, all meals, beverages with open bar. 

Not included:

• International airfare
• Resort fee per room/night*
• Airport transfers available upon request
• Travel Insurance is strongly recommended.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

Please inquire for single room rates. 

A 50% per person deposit (based on room type) is due by 30 April 2025 to hold your space.  

Final payment due by 15 October 2025.  

Cancellation by 14 October will result in nonrefundable fees of $400.00 per person. 

After 15 October the package is 100% nonrefundable. 

*NOTE:  The resort charges a resort fee of $34 per night/ room (double occupancy) or $29 per night/room (single occupancy), which is paid upon check out.

Meet your coaches: 

Daniella Niss, IPTPA Coach a.k.a.BlockNiss Monster

Daniella Niss competes and medaled in Pickleball tournaments throughout the United States, including US Nationals (2 times); Senior Nationals (player and referee); US Open (2-time medalist). Daniella is a Level 2 Certified Referee. She is part of the coaching staff for Delray Beach Pickleball Club’s Intermediate Clinic. Volunteerism and making a difference are important to Daniella. As Delray Beach Pickleball Club Board Member, Daniella establishes relationships through Pickleball in support of charitable organizations, including the Gift of Life; Make-a-Wish Foundation; Achievement Center for Children and Families of Delray Beach Wounded Warriors; and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

She oversees tournament operations for the Delray Beach Pickleball Club - 2021 had over 800 participants and 2022 had over 960 participants. Daniella’s background is in education as a teacher and administrator. Using her knowledge in education and educational leadership, Daniella enjoys teaching players of all levels.

Michael Niss, IPTPA Coach, a.k.a, the Pickleball Whisperer

Michael Niss is a sought after Pickleball coach who grew up in the Detroit area and moved to South Florida in 1985. He and his wife Daniella first discovered Pickleball in 2015 and have been playing together daily ever since. An accomplished tournament player, Michael competes in events throughout the United States, including as a two-time US Open Finalist; a gold medalist in the Tournament of Champions, PPA Mesa, World Pickleball Open Championship; and two-time gold medalist in the USDA Regional. In addition to playing Pickleball, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the sport with others.

To date, he has had the opportunity to instruct/coach over 500 players of all skill levels (2.0 - 5.0). Michael is recognized throughout the Pickleball community for his advanced strategic insight, as well as his unique (and often humorous) ability to communicate constructive concepts.

Ellen Korelitz, IPTPA Coach and PickleHIT Instructor

Originally from Massachusetts, Ellen Korelitz now resides in a hotbed of Pickleball action: Boca Raton, Florida. After a successful professional career in the corporate world, Ellen traded in her Montblanc pen for a Pickleball paddle. With an unending passion, Ellen shares her skills and passion for the game, coaching all levels of players in both one-on-one and small group settings. She served as consultant for a popular line of Pickleball clothing where she helped build the company infrastructure and launch the brand. Ellen is a brand ambassador for Franklin Pickleball, one of the top Pickleball companies in the world. Ellen has an impressive tournament record medaling in singles’, women’s, and mixed doubles’ tournaments. Her podium appearances include The South Florida Slam, Davie Shootout, USAPA Atlantic Regionals, Beer City Open, just to name a few.

She is an instructor for clinics of all types and has held several “learn to play” colloquiums, fast-tracking new players to immediate proficiency on the court. Ellen is quite passionate about combining her love for Pickleball and her belief in philanthropy and community outreach. In addition to countless volunteer hours for numerous organizations, she creates and executes several highly successful Pickleball fundraising events. A recent focus is supporting Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Gift of Life. Fitness is critical to level up one’s game and to sustain health and longevity. Ellen conducts fun and engaging Pickleball fitness classes designed to build strength, coordination, and cardio health, all curated for the advancement of one’s game. She guides participants through a paddle-integrated program consisting of warm up and cool down stretching, high intensity workouts, Pickleball-specific circuit training, Pickleball Tabata, and interval training for all levels of fitness.

You may like to explore the island during your visit.

Here are some options for tours and experiences:

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We can also set in place a Paint and Sip tour for the group, with a minimum of 15 people. Meet with a artist and enjoy a unique introduction to Antigua!

Details:

Depart the pier area and take a scenic drive to a local art gallery where artisans practice their crafts.
Enjoy a welcome beverage and snacks and meet a local painter and observe her painting some of her favorite island scenes.
Take part in her painting class and have a souvenir of this special day to take home.
You will be entertained with stories of Antigua and her past through music and poetry reading spoken in the local dialect.

Local vendors will have their handiwork on display and for sale. You can find arts and crafts, sea island cotton and local clay pottery and some of these items will be produced right before your very eyes.
Take in the beautiful surroundings of the two old sugar mill ruins on the estate as you make your way to the beach.
This secluded spot offers swimming for anyone who would like to take a refreshing dip.