Vancouver Island Pickleball Association

Pickleball Fire Magazine

29/3/2021

Read the latest Pickleball Fire Magazine which includes the following articles:
Contents:
14: Teaching players of all levels and abilities
15: The perfect sport for people with disabilities
16: Off court training with pro Catherine Parenteau
18: Pro Steve Wong: the growth of pickleball
20: Coach Dotti Berry on stretching
21: Taking your game to the next level
22: Pickleball: the good, the bad, and the ugly
23: Commentator Lauren McLaughlin.

Media Reports New Courts

27/3/2021

From the Cowichan Valley Citizen "South Cowichan Serves Up Pickleball Courts".

Kerry Park Pickleball Complex

19/3/2021

The Kerry Park Recreation Commission and CVRD Board have committed to build a new pickleball complex adjacent to the Kerry Park Recreation Centre in order to help meet the growing demand for this sport. The facility will include a new 6 court play area, parking lot, 2 stall male and female washroom facility and walking path that will connect to existing trails surrounding the property. View the concept plan here.
Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer/fall of 2021.

Latest Pickleball Magazine

18/3/2021

Read the latest Pickleball Magazine here.

From Curling To Pickleball

12/3/2021

The Kelowna Curling Club makes the transition from curling to pickleball:

New National System "Up & Launched"

10/3/2021

Pickleball Canada launched its new National System today. The new site has been designed and built over two years and 1,000 volunteer hours. It has been designed to handle the requirements and demands of all four layers of the organization: the national body, provincial associations, clubs of all sizes, and members from recreational to competitive. The system also provides those just becoming interested in pickleball with a places-to-play feature, along with information to learn about the dynamic and constantly evolving game of pickleball. Read the full press release here.

Kamloops Looking For A Coach

10/3/2021

Over the past several months, the Kamloops Pickleball Club (KPC) education committee has looked at different ways to support the education of new and existing members within the club. After much discussion the idea of “Partnering with a Coach” was brought forward for consideration and was subsequently approved by the KPC board.
The “Coach” that partners with the Kamloops Pickleball Club must meet several criteria as set out by the club. These include:

Minimum Level I IPTPA, PCI certification or equivalent
All of the City of Kamloops requirements, including First Aid, criminal record check and CPR
Liability Insurance of at least $2 million
Carry a business license with the City of Kamloops that allows pickleball coaching
Be a Member of the Kamloops Pickleball Club

Do you meet these qualifications? Would you be interested in partnering with the KPC to advance the education of new and existing members? If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications as outlined above, please email Charlene Fowler at Charlene@kamloopspickleballclub.ca for a copy of the terms of the contract and to submit your application. Closing dates for applications is March 31, 2021

This coach partnership would be from April 15, 2021 – March 31, 2022 with the option of extending the contract if both sides are in agreement.

Newsletter From Pickleball Canada

21/2/2021

Read Pickleball Canada's latest newsletter, the Pickleball Scoop, here.

Hit For Four?

21/2/2021

On January 18th an application was made to the Cowichan Valley Regional District for development approval of four pickleball courts at the site of the Cowichan Cricket and Sports Club on Elford Rd. in Shawnigan Lake.
If developed on the Cricket Club site play would be on a membership, and guests of members, basis. Annual fees are expected to be affordable. It is projected that the development plan approval process may take three to four months prior to a decision.
Thanks to the South Cowichan Pickleball Club for this report. They have a stated goal of increasing the number of courts in the South Cowichan area, whether through public or private court access.

New Courts For Kerry Park

19/2/2021

The Cowichan Valley Regional Development Board has approved 100% funding to allow the development of six dedicated outdoor pickleball courts on the Kerry Park Recreation Centre site.
See yellow box for the possible location ►
For more detail read the February newsletter from the South Cowichan Pickleball Club.

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