Membership Info
Introduction
PICKLEBALLBC (PBC) is dedicated to the growth, development, promotion and enjoyment of pickleball for all skill levels across the province. We encourage people of all ages to experience pickleball and discover the enjoyment of friendship, camaraderie and an active life style.
PBC was founded in March 2017. It is the provincial governing body dedicated to making pickleball accessible across the Province of BC.
As a relatively new organization, a first priority is to create a provincial structure that can reflect the diverse wants and needs of the Province. Membership is foundational as it is through individual members that the needs and priorities are heard and established.
It should be noted that for individual registration inquiries, the individuals should be contacting their local clubs first. There are a lot of things PBC can and do to help members, but you can also get 90% of your answers from your local club.
PBC was founded in March 2017. It is the provincial governing body dedicated to making pickleball accessible across the Province of BC.
As a relatively new organization, a first priority is to create a provincial structure that can reflect the diverse wants and needs of the Province. Membership is foundational as it is through individual members that the needs and priorities are heard and established.
It should be noted that for individual registration inquiries, the individuals should be contacting their local clubs first. There are a lot of things PBC can and do to help members, but you can also get 90% of your answers from your local club.
Why do we need a BC Provincial Organization?
Provincial organizations are essential to engage local governments in the growth of pickleball. PICKLEBALLBC will has the capability to help ensure growth in pickleball as the fastest growing sport in BC and North America, as well as the resultant necessary facilities. When a sport expands rapidly, infrastructure soon lags well behind player demand.
It's important that local, Provincial and as well as national governments have access to information regarding growth in order for strategic planning to occur. That planning allows for and helps provide funding of facilities and sport development. These organizations are a voice and advocate ensuring that growth in participation and infrastructure happen in a fair, timely and organized fashion. PBC will be moving forward as most other Provinces are, along with other sport organizations.
A "made in BC organization" is a voice for pickleball in BC.
It's important that local, Provincial and as well as national governments have access to information regarding growth in order for strategic planning to occur. That planning allows for and helps provide funding of facilities and sport development. These organizations are a voice and advocate ensuring that growth in participation and infrastructure happen in a fair, timely and organized fashion. PBC will be moving forward as most other Provinces are, along with other sport organizations.
A "made in BC organization" is a voice for pickleball in BC.
Why become a PickleballBC Member?
Initially, your membership will indicate your support for the development of this organization and the overall goals set out. In the near future, as the organizational structure is solidified and work begins, some of the benefits a player would have with a PICKLEBALLBC membership would include:
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1. A PICKLEBALLBC website that captures information from across the Province and links to information outside BC
2. Information on places to play across the Province 3. A network of like-minded people across the Province who are prepared to share their knowledge to promote the sport 4. A schedule of Provincial tournaments and related content for those that want a more competitive environment 5. Access to introductory clinics for new participants and skills upgrading clinics for existing players 6. Access to programs for the development and certification of coaches, referees and training resources for all levels of play 7. Access to a process of player rating that is consistent across BC 8. Introduction of the game to schools and other organizations 9. Advice on club start up 10. Access to Third Party General Liability & Medical Expense Reimbursement insurance (FAQ's) 11. Information on what’s happening across BC 12. Membership in an organization that is focused on the development of the sport with the goal of being a provincially recognized sport organization and the capacity to access provincial sports funding. 13. Membership in an organization that supports and guides municipalities in infrastructure development 14. Membership in an organization that actively encourages tournament infrastructure 15. Membership in an organization interested in making BC a leader in Canadian pickleball |
Affiliated and Associated Organizations
PICKLEBALLBC will maintain an affiliation with Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO). We will encourage and enable PICKLEBALLBC members to become PCO members - benefits?
- We adopt, support and follow International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) rules
- PICKLEBALLBC encourages all communities to establish local clubs or associations
- These local clubs and associations can then chose to affiliate with PICKLEBALLBC and PCO to help grow and promote this fun sport for all ages. PBC currently has approximately 90+ Affiliated and Associated Clubs in BC, and growing every day
Your information is confidential and used only for PICKLEBALLBC communication purposes.
Your information is protected under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
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Your information is protected under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
See our Privacy page.
