Learn to Referee Pickleball
If you missed the 1st Referee Clinic and are interested in learning how to referee Pickleball, please send an email to Dianne Hill.
Based on interest, we’ll arrange a mutually convenient time slot.
Referee Clinic – Friday, Aug 20 noon-2pm
Ever wanted to learn how to referee a pickleball match?
Planning on entering a tournament and want to know what it’s like to have your match officiated?
Here’s your chance! Sign up via the Program Schedule page for the Referee Clinic (Friday, August 20 from noon to 2pm). Read the 2021 Rulebook prior to attending.
Those interested in attaining a Trained Referee Level 1 rating can request an assessment.
Surrey Grip ‘n Rip Tournament Sep 3-5, 2021
| Surrey Pickleball Club is hosting the 2021 Grip ‘n Rip. Possibly the first Sanctioned Tournament in BC since 2019. Find tournament details at Grip ‘n Rip 2021 *** Sanctioned by PCO (pickleballbrackets.com) or www.pickleballbrackets.com |
Princeton Tournament – Sept 10-12, 2021
Princeton Pickleball Tournament Invitation
Princeton Pickleball Association would like to invite you and your members to our first annual Princeton Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament.
Dates: September 10 to 12, 2021 – Registration Deadline: August 20, 2021
Location: Riverside Community Centre & Memorial Park, Princeton BC
Contact: Russ Pederson (250) 295-5379 or Terri Ortwein (250) 295-3341
E-mail: princetonpickleballassoc@gmail.com
Payment: via e-transfer to: princetonpickleballassoc@gmail.com
If you would like to register via printed form, please fill out the attached forms and send back to princetonpickleballassoc@gmail.com.
Please feel free to forward this email to members of your association/club.
Thanks
Princeton Pickleball Association
A Message from our President
Members,
Wow! COVID, intense heat and other factors thrown in, who would have guessed we would be where we are at today!!!
I guess some of you figure that we have been quiet behind the scenes but that’s anything but further from the truth.
Your Executive has been busier than ever trying to make things work with all of the restrictions; making sure all the “I’s” are dotted and “T’s” crossed.
Well, we made it this far and things look better every day.
The Executive is always quick to listen and takes all your comments into consideration when making decisions that effect us all and, while we can’t do everything, we do try hard to keep a healthy balance.
You are lucky to have a well balanced Executive and we welcome your suggestions and especially suggestions on what we could improve.
I’m proud to be a part of this group and thank them for their efforts and passion.
I also would like to thank Deb Wagar, Bob Beatty and Mark Hammerquist for stepping up and helping out with a number of projects. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all.
Graham Perrie
Administrative Update
Hi Members,
Now that the pickleball season is well underway, here are a few items to bring to everyone’s attention:
1) Lost and Found – There are a number of lost/forgotten items that have been accumulating in the metal storage cabinet at the courts. See the photos attached to the email. You may see something you forgot you owned! If you do, please speak to the attending Captain the next time you are at the courts to reclaim your item(s). Any items remaining after two weeks will be donated to charity. The Executive plans to relocate future lost and found items to a dedicated box which will be placed inside the viewing area of the new courts.
2) Partner Search – During the recent ‘PPC Programming Survey‘ some members indicated they could not participate in activities that required a partner as they did not know other members or members who may also be interested. As a result, the Executive decided to set up an informal list of members who would be interested in pairing up with another member for ‘team’ events, such as King’s Court and Mixed Social Doubles.
If you are interested, please reply to this email with your: (1) name, (2) the event(s) you are interested in participating, (3) your playing level and (4) contact information. As enquiries are received, a compiled list will be provided so members can contact potential partners and make their own arrangements.
3) Parking – Everyone is asked to make a point of remembering to park in the overflow (grass) area at the courts.
4) PPC Website – A new firewall has been installed on our website. While it is doing a great job of keeping out bad actors, it is less forgiving for members who enter an incorrect user name or password. If you see such a message, first check your user name closely. Common errors include spaces where there should be none, commas instead of periods, and simple typos. If you are blocked from the site, send an email to our website administrator, Dianne Hill at dlh2dianne@gmail.com.
The Executive hopes all members are having a great start to the season!
The schedule will be monitored over the next while and adjustments will be made as membership numbers, attendance levels and other circumstances warrant.
Looking forward to seeing you at the courts!
The PPC Executive