Author: Elizabeth Werner

Myoflex®2023 Pickleball Canada National Championship

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On Sunday, August 27, the 11th Pickleball Canada National Championship, with its first ever title sponsor Myoflex®, officially wrapped.  The tournament was held in Regina, Saskatchewan, and hosted by Pickleball Regina, with over 600 athletes competing in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. Events were further broken down into age-based categories, and skill/age-based categories.

“What a fantastic 5 days of pickleball in Regina! The 2023 Myoflex® Pickleball Canada National Championship was the place to be.  With the planning and implementation of the host committee, and the support of our terrific national sponsors, Myoflex®, Franklin, Skechers, and withinUs, Nationals was a great success!  And this was the first time Nationals included a title sponsor.  There were approximately 630 players registered from across the country from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to Newfoundland. For those in attendance, or those who watched through streaming (through CBC Sports, Access Now TV, or the YouTube channel set up by the local committee), you had the opportunity to see some of the best players in the country compete for medals” says Pickleball Canada President, Val Vollmin.

From August 23-27, 2023, the host of this championship event, Pickleball Regina Inc., and all of its amazing volunteers, put on a spectacular event. The event took place in two venues; the Viterra International Trade Centre and the Queen City Pickleball Hub with 33 courts. “Pickleball Regina was honoured to host the Myoflex® 2023 Pickleball Canada National Championship. The volunteer local organizing committee supported by many others, worked tirelessly for months to plan for this event, the largest pickleball tournament ever held in Saskatchewan. Feedback from athletes, volunteers, sponsors and spectators was incredibly positive and encouraging. Hearing the comments made the hard work rewarding for everyone. We always plan for excellence and really achieved our goals with the tremendous success of the Nationals!”, said Randy Dove, Chair & President of Pickleball Regina Inc.

The tournament showcased many exciting moments for Pickleball history, including Pickleball Canada’s International Ambassador, and pickleball professional, Steve Deakin’s successful return to the Nationals, by winning three gold medals, in the Mixed Doubles Pro event, Men’s Doubles Aged event, and Men’s Doubles Pro event.

Pickleball Canada would like to give a huge thank you to Pickleball Regina Inc., the 200 volunteers who gave up their time to host this event, the 100 officials who refereed and oversaw hundreds of matches to ensure fair competition, and our sponsors who all played a part in making the Myoflex® 2023 Pickleball Canada National Championship the success it was.   

 Want to relive some of the action?

  • Streams of the 4 championship courts (and one master feed with commentary) are viewable at:

https://www.youtube.com/@LocalOrganizingCommittee

  • CBC Gem – in the coming days, highlights from 2023 Nationals will be viewable via CBC Gem

One very memorable match point (featuring Steve Deakin) was caught on camera. Catch it here: https://fb.watch/mN3132x9S9/

PICKLEBALL CANADA IS SEEKING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Application deadline: September 10, 2023

Pickleball Canada is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to engage in leadership roles with our organization.

We are looking for two individuals to sit on our Board of Directors and be involved with the various standing and planned committees that help shape and direct our activities and programs. In particular, PCO is looked for an individual with:

  1. Pickleball sport experience (1-year mandate)
  2. National Sport Organization (NSO) experience (1-year mandate)

Meetings and time commitment:

  • Board of Directors members will be expected to commit to a maximum of two face-to-face meetings per year pending their respective work agendas.
  • Board members are asked to attend additional virtual meetings (approx. 6 additional meetings), through the year to maintain contact and remain current on organizational activities
  • Board members are asked to attend no more than two special events or meetings per year, as they are determined.

Expectations of board members:

  • Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
  • Participate on a standing committee of the board and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
  • Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Pickleball Canada’s mission, objectives, and programs.
  • Help communicate and promote Pickleball Canada’s mission and programs to the community.
  • Become familiar with Pickleball Canada’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
  • Understand the policies and procedures of Pickleball Canada.

Nomination Process:

Any individual who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, who has the time, energy, and expertise to fulfill the commitment as a Director, who meets one or more of the required skills, who has the power under law to contract and who is a member of the Corporation in good standing may be nominated for election as a Director. Nominations must be supported by a voting Member of Pickleball Canada.

If you are interested in being a part of creating the future of Pickleball in Canada, please consider applying for the Board positions outlined in this document.

Applications should include the following:

  1. Completed Board of Directors application document
  2. Written consent of the nominee by signature
  3. Cover letter and resume of nominee

APPLICATION PROCESS – Please send all applications to info@pickleballcanada.org

Pickleball Canada hires Communications and Project Coordinator

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After an extensive search, Pickleball Canada is pleased to announce the hiring of Elizabeth Werner in the position of Communications and Project Coordinator.

Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Elizabeth has had a passion for sports since at the age of five. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics, and is soon completing her Masters of Human Kinetics with a Concentration in Sport Management.  “We are so excited to have Elizabeth working with us and be a part of our growing team”, said Val Vollmin, President of Pickleball Canada. 

Her past professional and volunteer experiences, including the Ottawa Sport and Entertainment Group, Sledge Hockey Eastern Ontario, the University of Ottawa Sports Business Club, will serve Elizabeth well in her new role.  “Having Elizabeth join Pickleball Canada is key to having the capacity to move projects forward, and communicate more frequently with our members and others who love this sport so much,” said Carla Anderson, Executive Director of Pickleball Canada.

Welcome to the team Elizabeth!

Myoflex® unveiled as title partner of National Championships!

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MARKHAM, ON – July 18, 2023 – Pickleball Canada and Exzell Pharma Inc. announced today that Myoflex® will be the title partner of the Pickleball Canada National Championships from 2023 through to 2025. Today’s announcement took place in Markham, ON, home to Exzell Pharma Inc., with national and local media, as well as City of Markham dignitaries, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and councillor Isa Lee, with local pickleball players in attendance.

The title partnership for the National Championships further deepens the Myoflex® and Pickleball Canada relationship, with Myoflex® having been previously announced as the official topical pain relief of the organization, and an official partner of the Pickleball Canada National and Regional Championship tournaments for 2023 through 2025.

View today’s announcement by visiting the following link:

https://fb.watch/lSTxkyFDu6/

Learn more about the pain relief products offered by Myoflex® by visiting myoflex.ca.

Registration for the Myoflex®2023 Pickleball Canada National Championship

Players can register for the Myoflex® 2023 Pickleball Canada National Championship tournament until August 9, 2023 at the following link:

https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=ca63b0be-ac12-4b68-b4b9-689f1abfb4cd

For more information on this partnership, please contact:

Dane Gomez

dane@sponsorshipcanada.com   

C: 647-784-4112

Pickleball Canada Announces 2023 – 2024 Board of Directors

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(OTTAWA, ON) – Pickleball Canada is pleased to announce the results of its 2023 Board of Directors election, following its Annual Meeting held by video conference on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Val Vollmin was elected by the new Board to serve as the President of Pickleball Canada. Pickleball Canada’s membership voted to elect 9 directors from a slate of 14 total nominees. Seven directors will serve a two-year term, and two directors will serve a one-year term.  

The newly elected members include:

  1. David Edwards
  2. Rod Hamilton
  3. Eileen McClean
  4. Bryan Merritt
  5. Jason Mohrbutter
  6. Brian Rychlicki
  7. Steven Sagal
  8. Val Vollmin
  9. Beverley Walker

These new members join the existing board of:

  1. Leigh Bradwell
  2. Deanna Christie
  3. Cynthia Clark
  4. France Emery
  5. Hirsch Greenberg
  6. Daphne Micallef Reid
  7. Pat Morrison
  8. Garth White

“I am excited to assume the role of President of Pickleball Canada’s Board of Directors”, said Val Vollmin. “I am pleased with the composition of the new Board and look forward to facilitating the continued growth of pickleball within Canada.  I want to acknowledge and applaud the very good work done by the departing members of the Pickleball Canada Board of Directors – Peter Milovanovic, Karen Rust, Jacqueline Clarke, Dave Best, Robert Hogue, Rose Sawatzky, and Alan Thomson who have all volunteered countless hours in their various roles with Pickleball Canada. With only a small complement of staff, the commitment and effort contributed by all our volunteers has been a key factor in the continued growth of pickleball in Canada. The Board is committed to working in the best interests of our members, from Coast to Coast to Coast.”

The role of Pickleball Canada’s Board of Directors is to provide overall strategic direction, leadership, and stability for the organization. The Board establishes the overall mission and purpose for the organization and is responsible for a number of key governance-related activities. These include approving the appointment of – and providing direction to – the senior leadership team as well as the development and adoption of organizational policies, financial oversight, and approval of the annual budget.

Pickleball remains the fastest growing sport worldwide, with an estimated 1.37 million pickleball players across Canada and the number is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Pickleball Canada hosts national and regional events and administers programs to promote and grow pickleball across the country. Pickleball Canada’s purpose is to develop and sustain a dynamic, integrated Canadian system that promotes participation, competition, and excellence in pickleball. Its mission is to assist and promote the growth of Pickleball as a sport for all ages and to establish rules, policies, and standards for the good governance of the sport in Canada.

The 2023-2024 Pickleball Canada Board of Directors is as follows:

RoleNameHometown
President Val VollminEckville, AB
Vice President, OperationsBeverley WalkerCalgary, AB
Vice President, Sport Daphne Micallef Reid LaSalle, ON
TreasurerRod HamiltonCourtenay, BC
Secretary Brian RychlickiWinnipeg, MB
Director-at-Large Leigh BradwellToronto, ON
Director-at-Large Deanna ChristieKingston, ON
Director-at-LargeCynthia ClarkCalgary, AB
Director-at-LargeDavid EdwardsSpruce Grove, AB
Director-at-Large Eileen McCleanSt. Albert, AB
Director-at-LargeBryan MerrittThunder Bay, ON
Director-at-LargeJason MohrbutterRegina, SK
Director-at-LargeSteven SagalRegina, SK
Director-at-LargePeter WalkerCalgary, AB
Regional Director British Columbia & YukonGarth WhiteWhistler, BC
Regional Director PrairiesHirsch GreenbergRegina, SK
Regional Director OntarioDaphne Micallef ReidLaSalle, ON
Regional Director QuebecFrance EmeryLaval, QC
Regional Director AtlanticPat MorrisonInverness, NS

For more information, please contact: val.vollmin@pickleballcanada.org

My oh My! Myoflex® Eases the Pain for Pickleball Players

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MARKHAM, ON – June 23, 2023 – Pickleball Canada, the National Sport Organization for pickleball, and Canada’s fastest growing sport, is pleased to announce a multiyear partnership today with Exzell Pharma Inc. Exzell Pharma Inc., brand house of Myoflex® , becomes the official and exclusive topical pain relief of the organization. This partnership is set to kickoff today at Pickleball Canada’s Atlantic Regional Championship taking place from June 23-25 in Bedford, Nova Scotia, and marks the first sports partnership for Myoflex®.

“Pickleball Canada is thrilled to be launching a new long-term partnership with Myoflex® today,” said Peter Milovanovic, President of Pickleball Canada. “Pickleball players love to play very frequently, so it is great to partner with a company that can help players keep moving and to feel healthy on and off the courts.”

Pickleball Canada’s latest addition of Myoflex® as a partner, highlights an impressive and growing list of partners for the National Sport Organization in five months of bringing on board the experts at sponsorship agency partner Sponsorship Canada, who facilitated this partnership.

Given pickleball players at Pickleball Canada’s Regional and National Championships are from a broad spectrum of ages which may range from 16-75 years, the suite of Myoflex® products will help ease the pain caused by the joint soreness associated with the frequency of games played by those that love the game.  The odour free, topical pain relief from Myoflex® is available in three presentations: regular, maximum and extra strength.

“Myoflex® is excited to be partnering with Pickleball Canada to help continue the growth of this fantastic game at the grassroots level”, said Peter Weiler, President of Exzell Pharma Inc.  “Myoflex® has been used by active people of all ages and abilities for muscle aches, strains and pains for over 40 years.  We are proud to support such a great group of athletes playing a fun, competitive, inclusive and growing sport like pickleball.”

Players and attendees onsite will be provided with Myoflex® coupons for product discounts post-Championship. Additionally, the engagement between both parties will also feature onsite branding, social and digital media programming, and other exciting facets to be announced nearer to Pickleball Canada’s National Championship taking place from August 23-27.

For more information about Pickleball Canada, please visit pickleballcanada.org. Pickleball players and anyone interested in learning more about pain relief products from Myoflex® can visit myoflex.ca.

About Pickleball Canada

Pickleball Canada is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in Canada. The Canadian Pickleball Association was established in 2009 and then incorporated as Pickleball Canada in 2011. The organization works to promote and develop the sport at all levels, from grassroots to high-performance. Their mission is to promote the growth and development of pickleball across the country by providing leadership, resources, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Pickleball Canada is responsible for the coordination and delivery of pickleball events across the country, including the National and Regional Championships, which brings together top players from across Canada to compete for the title of national champion. With a growing number of players and clubs across the country, pickleball is Canada’s fastest growing sport and Pickleball Canada is at the forefront of this exciting movement. For more information, please contact info@pickleballcanada.org or visit pickleballcanada.org

About Exzell Pharma Inc

Exzell Pharma is a niche pharmaceutical company that sells both pharmaceutical and natural health products into the Canadian marketplace. We are committed to improving the overall ‘quality-of-life’ of our customers. Our three long-standing brands – Swiss Natural®, Ozonol®, and Myoflex® have been sold in Canada for over 50 years, and we continue to introduce exciting new products – like EsopH®, our innovative treatment for acid reflux. Exzell Pharma continues to grow their Salinex® and PediaVitTM brands.

After being incorporated into Biolab Pharma late last year, we are excited and driven to become a leading source of safe, effective, and affordable health products in Canada. Biolab expanded to Canada in 2017 with a research and development facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The company is now progressing toward the global market with the purchase of Exzell Pharma. The acquisition presents a major growth opportunity for both the Brazilian and Canadian markets through product portfolio expansion. The purchase of Exzell also provides a significant opportunity for growth by establishing an international export platform to other countries from Canada.

For more information on this partnership, please contact:

Dane Gomez
dane@sponsorshipcanada.com
C: 647-784-4112

Franklin Sports Becomes Official Ball and Paddle Sponsor of Pickleball Canada

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Franklin X-40 and X-26 will be the exclusive balls for Pickleball Canada’s Regional and National Championships During the Five-Year Partnership

Stoughton, Mass. (June 22, 2023) – Franklin Sports, a leading manufacturer and retailer in the sporting goods industry, announced today that it has signed a five-year partnership agreement with Pickleball Canada, the National Sport Organization of the country’s fastest growing sport. As part of the agreement, Franklin’s signature X-40 and X-26 balls and wide assortment of paddles become the Official Balls and Paddle of Pickleball Canada.

Athletes across all provinces and territories will have opportunities to compete with Franklin pickleballs in the regional and national pickleball championships on an annual basis. The multi-year partnership kicks off this week at the Atlantic Regional Championship, taking place from June 23-25 in Bedford, Nova Scotia. By joining forces with Franklin, Pickleball Canada becomes the most recent property to select Franklin as an official ball partner, joining USA Pickleball, Pickleball England, and the Indian Pickleball Association.

During their engagement, Franklin Sports and Pickleball Canada will focus on growth initiatives for the sport, including providing support for the grassroots levels across Canada, and collaborating on ways to help pickleball athletes of all ages and backgrounds have access to the equipment they need to play the game. Both organizations deeply value inclusivity and making the sport as accessible as possible. Also, Franklin and Pickleball Canada will work to further develop pickleball programming focusing on youth athletes and equipping the next generation with a foundation for the sport across the country.

The crux of the partnership will feature an organic approach with onsite Franklin branding and activations at Pickleball Canada’s Regional and National Championships.

“We see pickleball rapidly becoming a global sport.” said Adam Franklin, President of Franklin Sports. “In working closely with Pickleball Canada, we can collaborate to help athletes of all ages and backgrounds have access to the products they need to be able to participate in all that pickleball has to offer. We will work together towards our shared vision for the growth of pickleball which allows many to share in all the wonderful social, mental and health benefits that pickleball affords. We’re looking forward to pushing the growth of pickleball in Canada to the next level with all our existing Canadian retail partners and now our new partners in Pickleball Canada.”

In Canada, Pickleball originated in the early 1970s, but its growth trajectory took off mainly in the last few years. Most notably, Pickleball Canada’s membership has grown over three times since 2021 and currently has over 51,000 members. Additionally, according to market research the organization conducted earlier this year with over 2,000 Canadian households, Pickleball Canada discovered an impressive 50% YOY increase from 2022 to 2023 in the number of females playing pickleball and the fastest growing player demographic segment being millennials between the ages of 18 – 34.

“This relationship between Franklin Sports and Pickleball Canada provides sustainability in the ball and paddle categories for our National and Regional Championships over the next five years,” said Peter Milovanovic, President of Pickleball Canada. “We look forward to working with such a well-known and established company with great pickleball products. Franklin Sports’ support and longstanding track record will help to grow pickleball in Canada.”

Franklin Sports, a global sporting goods brand that manufactures and sells thousands of products across many different categories, entered the pickleball market in early 2016 with the release of the X-40 ball. Just over 7 years later, the Massachusetts-based company offers a wide collection of pickleball products – paddles, balls, nets, and more – and has partnerships with several professional pickleball players including top US Pickleball Athletes JW and Jorja Johnson, as well as Europe’s #1 ranked pickleball athlete Louis Laville.

As the National Sport Organization for pickleball in Canada, Pickleball Canada also provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings, and offers through valued partners like Franklin. In the coming months, both organizations will unveil new product packaging featuring Pickleball Canada’s marks and logos through Franklin’s network of more than 1,000 retailers across Canada. These products will direct consumers to learning more about Pickleball Canada and help to further tap its surging membership base into the over 1M+ players across Canada playing pickleball monthly.

For more information about Pickleball Canada, please visit pickleballcanada.org. Pickleball players interested in learning more about Franklin’s collection of pickleball products can visit franklinsports.com/pickleball.

About Franklin Sports

Founded by Irving Franklin in 1946, Franklin Sports is a Stoughton, Massachusetts-based sporting goods brand that manufactures and sells over 10,000 products across many different categories. Franklin is the Official Batting Glove and Official PlayBall Equipment Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), the Official Street Hockey Partner of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the brand is heavily involved with all of the leagues’ youth participation programs. Franklin also works with hundreds of elite athletes through sports equipment and apparel collaborations. Franklin is a multigenerational, family-owned business run by Adam Franklin, who succeeded his father, Larry, as president in 2019. Franklin’s rich history and trusted reputation as a quality sporting goods brand – from recreational sports all the way up to the professional level – has made it one of the perennial leaders in the industry. Celebrating its 75thyear in business, Franklin continues to honor its tradition of providing athletes of all levels with excellent value across its full product collection, while also supporting various professional league’s growth initiatives and investing in popular emerging sports like pickleball. For more information on Franklin, please visit www.franklinsports.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @franklinsports. 

About Pickleball Canada

Pickleball Canada is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in Canada. The Canadian Pickleball Association was established in 2009 and then incorporated as Pickleball Canada in 2011. The organization works to promote and develop the sport at all levels, from grassroots to high-performance. Their mission is to promote the growth and development of pickleball across the country by providing leadership, resources, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Pickleball Canada is responsible for the coordination and delivery of pickleball events across the country, including the National and Regional Championships, which brings together top players from across Canada to compete for the title of national champion. With a growing number of players and clubs across the country, pickleball is Canada’s fastest growing sport and Pickleball Canada is at the forefront of this exciting movement. For more information, please contact info@pickleballcanada.org or visit pickleballcanada.org

Contacts:

Jillian Tedeschi
Regan Communications
617-833-0507
jtedeschi@regancomm.com

Dane Gomez
Sponsorship Canada
647-784-4112
dane@sponsorshipcanada.com

Pickleball Canada celebrates 50,000 members

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In early June of 2023, Pickleball Canada (PCO) reached a major milestone of having 50,000 members! We expect to reach 52,000 in the early days of summer.

This new milestone has been made possible in large part from the tireless efforts of present and past volunteers, such as Pickleball Canada presidents, board members, officials, and coaches and, more recently, a core group of staff who have all played key roles in developing the sport in Canada. The strong affiliation model with the provincial/territorial pickleball associations and affiliated local clubs also plays a significant role in the continued growth in membership with the national governing body.

Peter Milovanovic, President of Pickleball Canada said, “We recognize that this milestone, while significant for Pickleball Canada, is just one metric in the broader pickleball growth story from coast to coast.  We constantly hear about new places to play, new players trying the sport, new tournaments being offered – and yes, lack of capacity of facilities to accommodate how many people want to play pickleball.”

In January 2023, Pickleball Canada commissioned the same national research company as in recent years to survey Canadian households on their participation in various sports, including pickleball, golf, hockey, soccer, and tennis. 11% of Canadian households now report at least one household member plays pickleball at least once per month. By extrapolating the data, this indicates that more than 1.37 million individual Canadians now play pickleball at least once per month, with more than half playing four or more times per month.

Through the power of numbers, individual Canadians and affiliated organizations, through Pickleball Canada, receive benefit from access to:

  • A comprehensive package of insurance products;
  • a National Coaching Certification Program;
  • a national program for accreditation of officials;
  • preferred pricing for software tools (for tournaments, pickleball programs, etc.); and
  • Canadian Tournament Player Ratings.

We thank our members for your support of Pickleball Canada and our efforts to assist and promote the growth of Pickleball as a sport for all ages and to establish rules, policies, and standards for the good governance of the sport in Canada.

With the support of some exciting new partners to be announced later this year, Pickleball Canada will continue to focus on initiatives to further promote participation, competition and excellence in pickleball.

For more information:

info@pickleballcanada.org

PICKLEBALL CANADA – June 28, 2023, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Pickleball Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse Board.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Pickleball Canada is seeking volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors for terms beginning June 28, 2023.

For the upcoming year there will be eight (8) positions up for election at the Pickleball Canada Annual General Meeting. These positions include:

  • Six (6) positions for a two (2) year term
  • Two (2) positions for a one (1) year term

These openings will be filled by persons having expertise in the competency areas outlined in the attached Call for Nominations of Directors Package. Interested individuals must complete the Nomination Application Form outlining their interest and experience.

The completed form must be received by Pickleball Canada no later than June 21, 2023 at 3:00pm (EDT) to the following address:

info@pickleballcanada.org

Registration open for 2023 Central Regional Championship

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Pickleball Canada is pleased to announce that registration has opened for the 2023 Pickleball Canada Central Regional Championship.  Central Regionals will be held from July 13th to 16th in Kingston, Ontario.  The location of Central Regionals alternates each year between Quebec and Ontario.

Competition categories include men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.  Events will take place at two venues – the Kingston Pickleball Club, and the nearby Invista Centre. As a Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament, current international rules will be in effect, and interested players must be members of Pickleball Canada at time of registration.

Peter Milovanovic, Pickleball Canada President, said “I am very pleased to see the launch of registration for our Central Regional Championship. Scheduled during Kingston’s peak tourist season, the tournament should be a joyful celebration of pickleball and summer for locals and travellers alike.”

“We are thrilled to welcome players back to Kingston”, said Andrea Blackwell, President of the Kingston Pickleball Club. “We will leverage our experience in hosting large pickleball tournaments to ensure 2023 Central Regionals are one to remember!”

Kingston is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and Huron-Wendat First Nations. In Anishinaabemowin, this space is called “Gaadanokwii,” which is interpreted to mean “a great meeting place”.

Nestled where the St. Lawrence River, Rideau Canal, and Lake Ontario meet, the city’s lakeshore location is home to Ontario’s oldest public market with dozens of museums and historic sites, and dozens more unique shopping and dining experiences, Kingston offers something old and something new around every corner.

Individuals who want to participate can register on Pickleball Brackets at:  https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=3828800c-2a7c-4549-b334-efb7e05b87b0. Registration will remain open until July 4, 2023, if spaces remain in any events.

For more information, please contact:

Tournament Director Ryan Hanes:  twobouncesolutions@gmail.com

Pickleball Canada:  info@pickleballcanada.org