Welcome to Pickleball Canada!
Thank you for visiting our site. Hopefully, you will find everything you need here to answer any question you might have about pickleball in Canada.
As President of our Association, I am honored to be part of the changes that are taking place. In May of this year, the Founding Members of Pickleball Canada, Chuck Lefaive, Bev Butt, Bill Franzman and Bill Furse, decided that a Board of Directors should take over the operation of the Association. The Board was formed and now is responsible for everything to do with Pickleball Canada. While the Founding Members no longer have a formal role in the operations, a great deal of credit is due them. In a relatively short period of time, and with a great deal of forethought, they formed and brought pickleball in Canada to where it is today.
Since taking over the operations of Pickleball Canada, the Board has drafted and approved a Constitution and Bylaws. A link to a copy of this document in both English and French will appear on this site in the very near future. It is hoped that with the Constitution and Bylaws, Pickleball Canada will soon be registered as a non profit corporation. Hopefully, that will make us eligible for federal sport grant money.
The Board has granted and approved the application for the 2011 Canada Pickleball Championships to be held in Calgary next summer. Watch this site for more information in the near future.
Please call up and read our newsletters, which will highlight news, people, and events. These are created monthly.
I am very pleased with the number of new and renewal applications for membership in our Association. If you are not yet a member, I urge you to join us. A membership form may be downloaded here - Pickleball Canada Membership Form.
Watch for an online application and payment method coming soon.
Bill Canning, President,
Pickleball Canada,
billcanning@telus.net
Pickleball gaining popularity in Ontario
NewsDurham | August 26, 2010 Videographer Mandi Hargarve takes a look at a unique sport for seniors. Pickleball has steadily been gaining popularity across Canada.
Click to watch Pickleball at the Ontario Senior Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kt8dzoz2bk
Hybrid sport catching on at Woodstock Badminton Club
By CORY SMITH, SENTINEL-REVIEW
Pickleball has been around for more than 20 years but it's just starting to catch on in Oxford County.
The hybrid sport, a combination of tennis, badminton and racquetball, was recently introduced at the South Gate Centre. With no gymnasium, however, it made sense for the Woodstock Badminton Club to introduce it to its members.
Hybrid sport catching on at Woodstock Badminton Club
Racquet sport enthusiasts in a pickle for places to play their new favourite game
EMC Sports Orleans ON by BY CHARELLE EVELYN
- It may have a funny name, but an east-end couple are hoping that their new favourite sport catches on.
Pickleball's roots finally impacting Durham Region
Sport featured at Ontario Summer Games this week Aug 13, 2010 - 04:30 AM
Shawn Cayley
Pickleball's roots finally impacting on Durham
OSHAWA -- While still building a profile in these parts, the sport of Pickleball has some deep roots, dating back to 1965.
Pickleball makes it big!
From the Scugog Standard August 10, 2010
Pickleball makes it big!
To the Editor:
Meet Your Friendly Competition for Actifest/Picklefest 2010
The count down is on to the first ever Pickleball Event in the Ontario Senior Games, Actifest 2010. The numbers are in and there will be 66 players competiting for gold, silver and bronze, August 11 and 12, 2010 at Oshawa University Institute of Technology. The number is amazing considering this is a first ever all Ontario event and the entry fee is $150.
Pickleball Strategy
Overview
Pickleball is a simple paddle sport that the whole family can enjoy together, but that doesn't mean it doesn't take strategy to win. While pickleball borrows aspects from badminton, tennis and other paddle sports, its wooden paddles and Wiffle ball give it a unique dynamic that requires its own strategy.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/185123-pickleball-strategy/#ixzz0uuYhcQzh
