Practise Time July 5, 5-8pm Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7, 2013

PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Abbotsford Recreational Centre 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. July 6 - 7, 2013 Schedule of Events  They are also posted at Abbotsford Recreation Centre and online at www.abbotsford.ca/prc. • Abbotsford Recreation Centre is hosting this sanctioned event by Pickleball Canada. • Please check in 30 minutes before your event. • Please be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced. • Lunch available between 12pm- 1:30pm. No Breaks will be given for lunch.
Practice time for Pickleball Tournament Participants at ARC will be Friday, July 5, 2013 5pm – 8pm $2 drop in or membership cards (NOT including senior’s activity memberships) 
Schedule of Events
Saturday July 6: Men’s and Women’s Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Under 55 Men’s and Women’s Doubles 
Sunday July 7: Mixed Doubles 55+,60+,65+,70+, Open Men’s and Women’s Singles, Open Mixed Doubles, Under 55 Mixed Doubles, Open Junior Doubles

Schedule of Events Pickleball Canada National Open July 6 - 7, 2013

230 participants have registered. The City of Abbotsford will send out a schedule, tournament information and player list to all participants. We look forward to seeing you at the National in July!

Kelowna Tournament June 15, 2013 Results

Kelowna Tournament June 15, 2013 Results, 80 players, 7 games, round robin:
2.5 Level--Gold--Brian Snyder, Parksville Silver--Jackie Stakkestad, Vernon Bronze--Leanne Desmond-Coster, Kamloops
3.0 Level--Court D--Gold--Marilyn Tamblyn, Summerland Silver--Denis Jacques, Kamloops Bronze--Bill Reid,Vernon  Court E--Gold--Scott Tiper, Vernon Silver--Walter Baumer, Peachland Bronze--Mary Gardner, Kelowna
3.5 Level--Court A--Gold--Robin Jarman, Kelowna Silver--Wendy Porteus, Kelowna Bronze--Darrell Sherrin, Kelowna Court C am-Gold--Rob Relling, Vernon Silver--Carol Anderson, Vernon Bronze--Anne Touw, Kelowna Court C pm-Gold--Ellen Dale, Kelowna Silver--Brian Burgess, Vernon Bronze--Keith Brown, Salmon Arm Court D---Gold--Michael Arding, Vernon Silver--Bill Franzman, Kelowna Bronze--Dorothy Telford, Kamloops
4.0+ Level-Court A--Gold--Tim Mah, Kamloops Silver--Dale Charlton, Kelowna Bronze--Paul Malkinson, Kelowna Court B--Gold--Ross Perkin, Kamloops Silver--Eric Tyler, Kelowna Bronze--Jim Saunders, Kelowna Court B-am-Gold--Dave Dimmery, Abbotsford Silver--Van Mallow, Kelowna Bronze--Jim Scorgie, Kelowna Gift Certificates: Gold, $45, Silver, $35, Bronze, $25 Lunch menu: Croissant sandwich, snack bar, veggies and dip, cheese, Lindt chocolates, juice, chips, apple, coffee

225 participants Registered in 2013 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship

225 participants have registered in the 2nd Pickleball Canada National Open Championship to be held at ARC and Yale Secondary School on July 6-7, 2013. We have 21 events in age and open categories. The Open Mens Singles will have about 20 players. Many events have 12-16 teams. We have some top players in their 20's and more than a dozen top skill level 5.0 players are coming to compete this year. They are coming from all over North America, including Ontario, Florida, Ohio, Virginia and even Alaska. About 18% of the players are coming from the USA. A schedule, tournament information and players list will be send out in the coming weeks to all participants. Abbotsford News will be there to report this very exciting huge Natioanl event!!!

Pickleball Canada June Newsletter 2013

www.pickleballcanada.org/news/nl_2011_august.pdf

Victoria News on Pickleball June 6, 2013

By Kyle Slavin - Victoria News

Published: June 06, 2013 10:00 AM

Justin Samra isn’t your typical pickleballer.
The 18-year-old is about 45 years younger than most active pickleball athletes in Saanich, but he’s quickly learned that age is just a number when it comes to playing a competitive sport with mostly seniors.
“You can’t underestimate them. A lot of them are still better than me. I’ve got the young legs on them – other than that they’ve got all the skill,” Samra says. “A lot of the older players play the game way smarter – they get me running pretty good.”.......... For information on where you can play drop-in pickleball in Greater Victoria or for more on the pickleball tournament June 8-9, visit victoriapickleball.blogspot.ca.
Read the entire article:  http://www.vicnews.com/news/210332591.html 

Sponsors for the 2013 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship

Names of Sponsors for the 2013 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 6 - 7, 2013:

Investors Group, Tourism Abbotsford, Pickle-Ball Inc., Pro-Lite Sports, All About Pickleball, Pickleball Outfitters, I Got It Pickleball, Courtside Sports, IGA, Safeway, Bridgestone Tires, Saxbee Insurance, North Bellingham Golf Course, Murray GM Abbotsford, Great Clips, Chilliwack Pickleball, Ocean Park Pizza and Domino's Pizza.

Thank you very much for your contribution to 2013 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship!