As the National Sports Organization of pickleball, Pickleball Canada is responsible for:
governing all aspects of the sport in Canada,
implementing national initiatives to develop and promote the sport,
developing national programs for coaches and officials, and
managing national high level performance programs.
Provincial and Territorial Sports Organizations (PTSOs) are the bodies recognized by Pickleball Canada as the governing body for pickleball in their province or territory who:
lead, develop and promote the sport within their province,
provide training for coaches and officials, and
support provincial high level performance programs.
Pickleball Clubs provide opportunities for participants to:
be introduced to pickleball in an inclusive manner,
participate recreationally in a fun, healthy and socially interactive way,
systematically improve and measure their performance against others in competition in a safe and ethical manner, and
provide pathways for high performing athletes to progress.