Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Christmas Potluck Party Dec 20, 2011
A very nice gathering of about 35 pickleball players at our 3rd Annual Christmas Potluck Party at ARC. Lots of delicious appetizers, main dishes, salads and desserts !!! So nice to see Julie and four excellent players from Lynden, Wa., two Rons, Vi, Ione, and two players from Langley, Bert and Judy. Everyone had a wonderful time to celebrate Christmas together !!! Merry Christmas !!!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Schedule of Events & Hotel Accommodations, 2012 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship
Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 7 - 8, 2012
DIVISIONS OF PLAY
OPEN – Open to all ages
55+ - 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
UNDER 55 - Ages under 55, a 55+ player may play down with a partner under 55.
EVENTS: Men's and Women Open Singles, Men’s and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each event.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all players.
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
All events in all divisions will follow a round robin or double-elimination format. Awards will go to the top three teams in each event. A player may play in a maximum of 2 events.
A player may play only in the age group event for which he/she is qualified. He/she may also sign up for Open Division events. The tournament ball will be the yellow Jugs ball. Current IFP rules will apply. Format and events are subject to change.
ARC has plenty of parking outdoors and underground parking.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 7 Mens Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+, Womens Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+,
Mens Doubles Under 55, Womens Doubles Under 55
Open Mens Doubles, Open Womens Doubles
Open Mens Singles, Open Womens Singles
Sunday, July 8 Mixed Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+, Open Mixed Doubles, Mixed Doubles Under 55
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Pickleball Canada has listed these possible accomodations for your convenience and makes no recommendations. All players must make their own arrangement for lodging.
COAST HOTEL AND SUITES
2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 (604) 853-1880
BEST WESTERN PLUS REGENCY INN
32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A1 (800) 771-3077
BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN
1821 Sumas Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L5 800-780-7234
RAMADA INN
36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6 (888) 411-1070
SUPER 8 HOTEL
1881 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L5 (604) 853-1141
SANDMAN INN (New)
32720 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B8 (604) 556-7263
(800) 726-3626
SWEET DREAMS LUXURY INN
32288 King Road,
Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z5 (604) 851-5101
RV ACCOMODATIONS
Aloha Trailer Park and Campsite
29666 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1V2 (604) 856-2366
BILLETS
Anyone with rooms available for Pickleball player billeting, please post your information in the comment box. This is a great way to welcome our pickleball friends !!!
REGISTRATION
You can register at ARC or print out the registration form below from the blog and return completed form & payment to "City of Abbotsford", please send to Mandy Hadfield, Recreation Coordinator, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road,Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7R3.
DIVISIONS OF PLAY
OPEN – Open to all ages
55+ - 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
UNDER 55 - Ages under 55, a 55+ player may play down with a partner under 55.
EVENTS: Men's and Women Open Singles, Men’s and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each event.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all players.
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
All events in all divisions will follow a round robin or double-elimination format. Awards will go to the top three teams in each event. A player may play in a maximum of 2 events.
A player may play only in the age group event for which he/she is qualified. He/she may also sign up for Open Division events. The tournament ball will be the yellow Jugs ball. Current IFP rules will apply. Format and events are subject to change.
ARC has plenty of parking outdoors and underground parking.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, July 7 Mens Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+, Womens Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+,
Mens Doubles Under 55, Womens Doubles Under 55
Open Mens Doubles, Open Womens Doubles
Open Mens Singles, Open Womens Singles
Sunday, July 8 Mixed Doubles 55+,60+, 65+, 70+, Open Mixed Doubles, Mixed Doubles Under 55
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Pickleball Canada has listed these possible accomodations for your convenience and makes no recommendations. All players must make their own arrangement for lodging.
COAST HOTEL AND SUITES
2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C7 (604) 853-1880
BEST WESTERN PLUS REGENCY INN
32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1A1 (800) 771-3077
BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN
1821 Sumas Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L5 800-780-7234
RAMADA INN
36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6 (888) 411-1070
SUPER 8 HOTEL
1881 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4L5 (604) 853-1141
SANDMAN INN (New)
32720 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B8 (604) 556-7263
(800) 726-3626
SWEET DREAMS LUXURY INN
32288 King Road,
Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z5 (604) 851-5101
RV ACCOMODATIONS
Aloha Trailer Park and Campsite
29666 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1V2 (604) 856-2366
BILLETS
Anyone with rooms available for Pickleball player billeting, please post your information in the comment box. This is a great way to welcome our pickleball friends !!!
REGISTRATION
You can register at ARC or print out the registration form below from the blog and return completed form & payment to "City of Abbotsford", please send to Mandy Hadfield, Recreation Coordinator, Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road,Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7R3.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
2012 Pickleball Canada National Championship July 7-8, 2012
2012 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 7-8, 2012. A player may play in a maximum of 2 events. Please register early as spaces are limited and it is a first come, first serve basis. We are now accepting registrations.
DIVISIONS OF PLAY OPEN – Open to all ages
55+ - Ages 55 and older
UNDER 55 - Ages under 55, a 55+ player may play down with a partner under 55.
55+ - Ages 55 and older
UNDER 55 - Ages under 55, a 55+ player may play down with a partner under 55.
EVENTS: Men's and Women Open Singles, Men’s and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each event.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all players from any country.
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
All events in all divisions will follow a double-elimination format. All upper and lower bracket matches will play to 15 points, win by 2 points. Awards will go to the top three teams in each event. A player may play in a maximum of 3 events.
A player may play only in the age group event for which he/she is qualified. He/she may also sign up for Open Division events. The tournament ball will be the yellow Jugs ball. Current IFP rules will apply. Format and events are subject to change.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Check the posted or online schedule for your event’s start time. Check in at least 30 minutes before your event. You must be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced. Players who do not report to their assigned court ready to play within 10 minutes of their announced match will forfeit that match.
All events in all divisions will follow a double-elimination format. All upper and lower bracket matches will play to 15 points, win by 2 points. Awards will go to the top three teams in each event. A player may play in a maximum of 3 events.
A player may play only in the age group event for which he/she is qualified. He/she may also sign up for Open Division events. The tournament ball will be the yellow Jugs ball. Current IFP rules will apply. Format and events are subject to change.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Check the posted or online schedule for your event’s start time. Check in at least 30 minutes before your event. You must be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced. Players who do not report to their assigned court ready to play within 10 minutes of their announced match will forfeit that match.
Saturday, July 7: Men's Doubles 55+, Women's Doubles 55+
Men's Doubles Under 55, Women's Doubles Under 55
Open Men's Doubles, Open Women's Doubles
Open Men's Singles, Open Women's Singles
Men's Doubles Under 55, Women's Doubles Under 55
Open Men's Doubles, Open Women's Doubles
Open Men's Singles, Open Women's Singles
Sunday, July 8: Open Mixed Doubles, Mixed Doubles 55+,
Mixed Doubles Under 55
Mixed Doubles Under 55
REGISTRATION FEES: Total Registration Fees = Registration Fee + all applicable Event Fees.
Registration fee $30.00
Pickleball Canada Member Registration Fee $25.00
Registration fee $30.00
Pickleball Canada Member Registration Fee $25.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 20, 2012
EVENT FEES: ( includes lunch and eligibility for prizes)
Open Division = $5 per event entered.
55+ and Under 55 Divisions = $5 per event entered.
Non-Player = $10 includes lunch
EVENT FEES: ( includes lunch and eligibility for prizes)
Open Division = $5 per event entered.
55+ and Under 55 Divisions = $5 per event entered.
Non-Player = $10 includes lunch
REGISTRATION FORMS: Abbotsford Recreation Centre,
2499 McMillan Rd.,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7R3
Payment must accompany registration form
2499 McMillan Rd.,
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7R3
Payment must accompany registration form
Friday, December 2, 2011
Pickleball Christmas Potluck Dinner Dec 20, 2011
Pickleball Christmas Potluck Dinner Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011
Please bring a dish (appetizers, main dishes, salads, desserts) to share at our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner at ARC. After pickleball, dinner will be served at about 4 - 5 pm. See you there !!!
Please bring a dish (appetizers, main dishes, salads, desserts) to share at our annual Christmas Potluck Dinner at ARC. After pickleball, dinner will be served at about 4 - 5 pm. See you there !!!
Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 7-8, 2012
2012 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship will be held on July 7 - 8, 2012, hosted by Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. The 2012 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship will be open to all players including USA. There will be open (singles and doubles), 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, under 55 in mixed, mens and womens doubles divisions.
There are 20 events with limit of players:
OPEN Singles Mens,
OPEN Singles Womens,
OPEN Doubles Mixed,
OPEN Doubles Mens,
OPEN Doubles Womens,
Under 55 Doubles Mixed,
Under 55 Doubles Mens,
Under 55 Doubles Womens,
55+ Doubles Mixed,
55+ Doubles Mens,
55+ Doubles Womens,
60+ Doubles Mixed,
60+ Doubles Mens,
60+ Doubles Womens,
65+ Doubles Mixed,
65+ Doubles Mens,
65+ Doubles Womens,
70+ Doubles Mixed,
70+ Doubles Mens,
70+ Doubles Womens
You can register at Abbotsford Recreation Centre 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
Spaces are limited. Please register early !!!
There are 20 events with limit of players:
OPEN Singles Mens,
OPEN Singles Womens,
OPEN Doubles Mixed,
OPEN Doubles Mens,
OPEN Doubles Womens,
Under 55 Doubles Mixed,
Under 55 Doubles Mens,
Under 55 Doubles Womens,
55+ Doubles Mixed,
55+ Doubles Mens,
55+ Doubles Womens,
60+ Doubles Mixed,
60+ Doubles Mens,
60+ Doubles Womens,
65+ Doubles Mixed,
65+ Doubles Mens,
65+ Doubles Womens,
70+ Doubles Mixed,
70+ Doubles Mens,
70+ Doubles Womens
You can register at Abbotsford Recreation Centre 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
Spaces are limited. Please register early !!!
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