July 2026 Newsletter

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Hello Everyone, 

We have a few updates and some exciting events coming up over the next few weeks! 

We are taking a little break from our scheduled club DUPR Recorded Sessions. We've noticed that most of our players have achieved the rating they were looking for, which has naturally led to lower attendance at these scheduled sessions lately.  

And what an incredible effort it has been: we now have most of our members with a DUPR rating and175 with a reliability rating of over 60%! This is an amazing achievement and a testament to how hard everyone worked to get their ratings established and moving up. We know it’s been a bumpy introduction as we, along with all the other clubs in the Okanagan, have moved to this new rating system and we are gratified that we’ve received so much positive feedback from our members.   

If you’re still eager to work on your DUPR rating over the summer, we’ve made it incredibly easy to do on your own terms. Just follow these simple steps: 

1. Gather your group: Grab 3 or 4 friends who want to play rated matches. 

2. Book a court: Reserve your preferred time slot. 

3. Get the paperwork: Email Diretor2@pentictonpickleball.ca to let Allison know you're 

playing a DUPR match, and she will get you all the proper paperwork to make it official. 

Can't find an open court? No problem! Just reach out to Allison, and she will gladly help you track down and book a court for your group. 

Thank you all for making our DUPR launch such a massive success. 

Curious about a new paddle? Come out and try the Luzz paddles on our demo day. 

Even better, we'll be organizing a club group order, and members will receive a fantastic 35% discount on paddle purchases. 

If you can't make it on the 18th but would like a price list or more information, please contact Terry at VP@pentictonpickleball.ca 

Want to tune up your game? Join us for a Skills & Drills session and work on the shots, strategy, and consistency that can make a difference on the court. 

If you've got tournaments coming up—or just want to improve your play—this is a great opportunity. 

Please sign up online through CourtReserve.  

This tournament is being organized by Mental Health and The Brine, with support from the City, and we're proud to support this important fundraiser for mental health in our community. We hope to see lots of PPC members participating and helping make the event another great success.  

We're delighted to see the Mental Health Tournament return this year! 

📅 September 5–7
📍 South Main Courts 

Registration opens today July 15, so don't wait too long to sign up. 

The Penticton Pickleball Club has been granted exclusive use of the four courts at Skaha Lake from 8:00 AM until dusk for member play Sept 5 to 7. 

Reservations will be made through Court Reserve, so keep an eye out for availability on those dates and remember when booking on courts 1-4 on those dates, you are actually booking Skaha courts 1-4. 

It's hard to believe we are already talking about it, but the end of the season is starting to peek over the horizon. While it's always a little sad to think about the sunny days of active play winding down, it also means it's time for us to gather, reflect, and plan for our club's exciting future. 

Please mark your calendar: Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on October 9th at 6pm 

As part of our normal board rotations, we have a few key positions opening this year. We are looking for passionate members to step into the following roles: 

• Vice President 
• Secretary 
• Director (2 open positions) 

If you have ever wanted to help shape the direction of our club, give back to this amazing community, or bring fresh ideas to the table, now is the time to step up! 

To help us build a strong leadership team for next season, we are also putting together a nominating committee. This group will be reaching out and chatting with members over the coming weeks. So, if someone "taps you on the shoulder" and tells you that you'd make a great board member, take it as a huge compliment and please seriously consider saying yes! 

t's never too early to start planning a party! 

We're looking for a Dance Committee Chairperson to help organize our year-end social. If leading isn't your thing, we'd also love to have a few volunteers join the committee. 

If you'd like to help, please send a note to: 

📧 thesecretary@pentictonpickleball.ca  

As always, thank you for being part of the Penticton Pickleball Club. We appreciate all the enthusiasm, volunteer support, and great sportsmanship that make our club such a welcoming community.  If you have any great suggestions or ideas, we would love to hear from you. 

See you on the courts! 

The Penticton Pickleball Club Board