Al Thomson (Victoria) is appointed the first ever Canadian Referee Training Coordinator (CRTC) representing Canada and Pickleball Canada (PCO) in the USA Pickleball Officiating Organization. He will help Canadians navigate how to obtain referee training and/or certification through either the USAPA or PCO. Al will also be involved as a key part of the 2021 USAPA/IFP rulebook creation; he will be part of a four person team that wields significant influence on which (and how) rule changes get presented to the Rules Committee for approval. Read the full announcement from Walter Knecht, President of PICKLEBALLBC here . |