Sunday, April 28, 2013

Pickleball Chilliwack Spring Tune-Up Invitational Tournament

Photo L to R: Judy Newman, Shirley and Dave Shepherd, Gord Griffin.
Pickleball Chilliwack Spring Tune-Up Invitational Tournament at Yarrow Community School. Tournament date: April 28, 2013.  Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Dave and I attended this tournament with about 35 players.  Tournament Directors:  Gord and Denise Griffin. Tournament format: round robin.  Each participant played about 6 games.  I won a beautiful wine glass engraved "Spring Tune-Up 2013" with my Womens Doubles partner Judy Newman.  Lunch was delicious with appetizers, soup, cold cuts and cheese, salad, rolls and desserts. The Community School is brand new, spacious and modern, the gym has four courts with acrylic surface and lots of room behind the baseline.  The tournament was well run with great food and very friendly players.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

170 Players Registered in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7

170 Players have registered in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7, 2013. Some events are full and players will be put on the waiting lists. Please register as soon as you can !!!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

150 Players Registered in 2013 Nationals

150 Players have registered in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7, 2013.  65+ Men's Doubles, 55+ and 60+ Women's Doubles are full and players are put on the waiting lists.  All Mixed Doubles are getting full.  Please make sure your partner is registered 60 days before the tournament (May 6) to ensure that your team is registered.  All incomplete registrations will be removed from the event at that time and the spots will be given to players on the waiting list. We look forward to seeing you in July!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

140 players registered in National July 6 - 7

140 players have registered in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7.   65+ Mens doubles is full with 3 players on the waiting list. Of these registered, 23% are under the age of 55 (32 players out of 140 players are under 55) which surprisingly is a large increase in younger players in Canada. Pickleball is no longer a game only for seniors.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Partner Searches for The National July 6 - 7, 2013

Partner Searches for The National July 6 - 7 2013:
70+ Women's Doubles - woman partner 3.5 - 4.0 wanted, will play down.
60+ Men's Doubles, 4.0 skill level - 60+ man partner 4.0 wanted.
65+ Men's Doubles, 4.0 skill level - 65+ man partner 4.0 wanted..
55+ Mixed Doubles, 5.0 skill level - woman partner 4.5 to 5.0 wanted for Open or 55+ Mixed doubles.
55+ Mens Doubles, 4.0 skill level - man partner 4.0 wanted.
Under 55 Mixed Doubles 4.5 - woman partner 4.5 wanted,(any age can play down with a younger partner)
If you are interested, please contact Shirley at  pickleballbc@shaw.ca 
If you are a USAPA member, you can put your name on USAPA website under 'Partner Search'.

125 Players Registered in The National 2013

125 Players Registered in The National 2013. A few events are getting filled up. Please register early! For people driving up north to Canada, Abbotsford is only 5 minutes drive from the USA/Canada border. If you fly into Vancouver, it is one hour drive to Abbotsford. If you fly into Bellingham, WA., it is about 30 minutes drive to Abbotsford. The tournament registration form is located on Pickleball Canada, USAPA and other websites: www.pickleballcanada.org www.usapa.org www.pickleballbritishcolumbia.blogspot.com www.abbypickleball.blogspot.ca You can call ARC 1-604-853-4221 Front desk ladies can take your credit card no. and info. to register for the National Tournament. There are many hotels to choose from in Abbotsford. Some hotels offer room discounts so be sure to ask for “Pickleball Tournament” group rates. COAST HOTEL AND SUITES 2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 (604) 853-1880 Special Group Rate: $99.00 plus tax, 2 Queen beds or King, includes breakfast. SUPER 8 HOTEL 1881 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L5 (604) 853-1141 Special Group Rate in new building: $89.00 plus tax, Double occupancy, includes breakfast SANDMAN HOTEL 32720 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B8 (604) 556-7263 Special Group Rate: $104.00+ tax, Double occupancy. Group No. 28832 BEST WESTERN REGENCY HOTEL 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC (800) 771-3077 Preferred rate: $99.99+ tax Double occupancy, 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed, includes breakfast. BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN 1821 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC RAMADA INN 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6 (604) 870-1050 $115 +tax Double occupancy, 2 Queen beds, includes breakfast. SWEET DREAMS LUXURY INN 32288 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z5 (604) 851-5101 RV ACCOMODATIONS: Eagle Wind RV Park 26920 - 52nd Ave.,Aldergrove, BC 604-856-6674 Aloha Trailer Park and Campsite 29666 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, BC We look forward to welcoming all participants in the 2013 National Open Championship.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Saanich Recreational Pickleball Tournament June 8-9

Saanich Recreational Pickleball Tournament  JUNE 8-9, 2013
Join us for a fantastic weekend of fun competition in this growing sport.
 Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, or 65+ Mixed Doubles
** CURRENT IFP RULES, NO NON-CONFORMING EQUIPMENT PERMITTED**
 Call 250-475-5400 or email pickleballvictoria@gmail.com for more information
Check out more at victoriapickleball.blogspot.ca
Register at www.saanich.ca REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2013
Men’s Doubles  Saturday June 8 8:45 am to 6:00pm $20
Women’s Doubles   Saturday June 8 8:45am to 6:00pm $20
Mixed Doubles   Sunday June 9 8:45 am to 5:00 pm $20
65+ Mixed Doubles   Sunday June 9 8:45 am to 5:00pm $20
Player check-in 800 am to 8:30 am both days
G.R.PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE
3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 6T2