On July 28, 2011, Pickleball Canada was incorporated through the Canada Corporations Act. Pickleball Canada and pickleball in Canada have grown so much over these past 10 years with 22,183 registered members! Thank you to all those who have helped build Pickleball Canada to what it is today and will continue to make Pickleball Canada a stronger National Sport Organization! Thank you to all the volunteers over the years. We wouldn’t be where we are without you. Here’s to the next 10 years!
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Pickleball popularity surges during pandemic
Pickleball Canada National Championship Update
Dear Pickleball Canada Member,
We are pleased to announce that the 2021 Pickleball Canada National Championship in Red Deer this August 10-15, is a GO!
Yes, you read that right, let’s play pickleball! Red Deer is gearing up for the finest championship ever and are very optimistic about the Open For Summer Plan.
Important Notes:
- Alberta is entering Stage 2 on June 10th, of their Open For Summer Plan, and the Stage 3 opening is anticipated to be in July, which removes most of the restrictions in place.
- Should the situation change, so may our future plans. If AHS (Alberta Health Services) delays Stage 3, or introduces more restrictions, we may be forced to cancel due to provincial guidelines.
What’s Next?
We are closely monitoring the AHS updates in Alberta as well as in the USA, regarding the number of cases. History tells us that government health plans can change quite rapidly depending on case counts. Particularly after key holiday events.
Completing Your Registration and Payment
- July 1st, 2021. You will be prompted to return to Pickleball Brackets Website to complete your registration and pay for your events.
- While you are in Pickleball Brackets, please take a look and select the evening meals and entertainment you would like to attend.
- Players please ensure that you have paid your Club, Provincial and PCO fees before you attempt to pay your tournament fees in Pickleball Brackets.
We are delaying payment collection for as long as possible. You have time to make your travel plans, and also weigh the potential risks. The Provincial travel restrictions, as well as isolation requirements are your responsibility. You may be required to provide proof of vaccination, or isolation either leaving your home or returning. You can confirm at the following link – Alberta AHS guidelines here.
More to do in Red Deer than Pickleball!
In the next few weeks we will be releasing more information on travel, accommodations, things to do, tours, and other events that may be of interest to you. Our concierge team has curated a number of activities and services to make your trip to Red Deer, Alberta an unforgettable experience! Explore Red Deer!
The Fine Print:
It’s worth repeating, the Nationals are contingent upon AHS provincial health measures and restrictions. You can follow AHS guidelines for further details here.
New Executive Director
Pickleball Canada is very pleased to announce that Carla Anderson has been appointed its inaugural Executive Director.
Carla brings 31 years of senior management experience to the pickleball system. She was the Director of Games for the Canadian Olympic Committee, Executive Director of Taekwondo Canada, and Special Project Coordinator for the Sport Information Resource Centre.
Carla will lead implementation of the Strategic Plan and ensure Pickleball Canada is committed to Safe Sport, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB). The National Coaching Certification Program, the National System and volunteer recognition will also be major areas of focus.
Carla’s passion for sport development and her track record of getting things done will be critical as pickleball evolves to being a sport for all, for life.
We are delighted to welcome Carla Anderson to Pickleball Canada’s national leadership team.
Carla will begin her position during the week of April 6
Social Media pages
Follow us online at our new Social Media pages where we will have contests, fun and provide information everything Pickleball.
Do you have an idea for us please contact our Social Media Manager at socialmedia@pickleballcanada.org
RETURNING TO PICKLEBALL PLAY COVID-19 Update
Since the start of the current crisis related to COVID-19, Pickleball Canada has been committed to fostering a safe sporting environment. In a time where we are experiencing an unprecedented crisis, this commitment includes the health and wellbeing of pickleball players, no matter their level, as well as all Canadians in the communities where we live and play.
In March, while we were in the depth of the crisis, based on recommendations by Public Health, Pickleball Canada strongly advised that all players across the country refrain from playing pickleball.
Today, Pickleball Canada recognizes that the situation has evolved and that different areas in Canada are affected in different ways. As a progressive deconfinement is being discussed and implemented across Canada, we believe that it will be possible to make a gradual return to playing pickleball in certain cities and regions in Canada.
If you live in a region where confinement measures have been lifted or modified by government authorities and indoor and/or outdoor sporting facilities have reopened, we encourage you to start playing pickleball again. Pickleball is a unique sport which provides many benefits, particularly for people’s health and wellbeing, both mentally and physically.
However, COVID-19 is continuing to create its share of challenges and concerns and we therefore believe that it is imperative to take certain precautions to ensure that pickleball is being played in a safe environment for all. In order to prepare for a progressive return to pickleball, Pickleball Canada is issuing the following tips and recommendations for players as well as for club administrators and anyone organizing pickleball activities.
Please note that pickleball play in contravention of local, provincial or federal laws or regulations is not an Authorized Activity and consequently is not covered by Pickleball Canada insurance.
Consult our: COVID 19 – Tips and Recommendations for Players
Consult our: COVID 19 – Tips and Recommendations for Club Administrators, Coaches and Anyone Organizing Pickleball Activities
Also regularly consult your federal, provincial and local health websites for updates, as well as the website of your provincial pickleball association and local club.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
PICKLEBALL IS ONLY A GAME,
YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE NOT.
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT ONE ANOTHER AND BE SAFE!!
April 2020 PC Scoop
The 2020 April issue of the Pickleball Canada Scoop is now published…
in this together …
Staying together means,
we continue to develop the programs and tools that help grow pickleball across the country now and for the future.
- Canadian centric officiating systems and training.
- Leagues and ladder programs for clubs.
- A Canadian ratings engine.
- Youth and para programs.
- Lobbying governments for more places to play
- Providing world class, Canadian made, Instructor / coach certification program
- Protecting our members with the most comprehensive, cost effective insurance available anywhere in the pickleball world
The support of your clubs, provincial and national organizations through your memberships provides the resources that enable our volunteers to work each and every day to grow our game and be ready for when we are back on the courts!
We have a lot of everything pickleball on our social media channels- Facebook, Instagram and twitter.
Check in for fun, facts and contests that are coming and stay engaged with the Canadian pickleball world.
As Steve, Catherine and Mark said,
“We’re in this together”
And we will come out of it staying together!