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New Rules For 2021

14/12/2020

 
There are some rule changes coming in 2021 and the document has come out earlier than expected. Some key changes to note:
1. No more lets. A serve that hits the tape and lands in the correct service box is now live and must be played. 
2. Drop serves allowed. Serves may be hit after the ball bounces and with no restrictions on the nature of the swing.
3. Asking about positions. Serving teams can now ask both whether they are the correct server and in correct position.
See the whole change document here.

Vernon Raising the Roof

10/12/2020

 
Vernon roof raising
The Vernon Pickleball Association are close to completing their ambitious project to provide for a year-around dedicated pickleball facility by covering 12 existing outdoor courts. As of December 9th there are 12 trusses up, only 5 remaining and 9 sections of roof fabric up, only 7 to go. Three of 8 hangers, for large fans, installed. Congratulations to all involved.

Doubles Play Not Permitted

4/12/2020

 
Restrictions are being placed in response to recent COVID transmission activity surrounding adult sporting activity. "After clarification from viaSport pickleball doubles play is NOT permitted effective immediately." Read more here.
​A further clarification was sent here.

Stringent Guidelines for Thunder Bay

26/11/2020

 
Pickleball players can expect more stringent guidelines when the game returns to Thunder Bay, Ontario, warns the chair of the Thunder Bay Pickleball Association. Read the full CBC article here.

Pickleball Magazine

24/11/2020

 
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​Read the December issue of Pickleball Magazine here.

New Board Members Elected

18/11/2020

 
Congratulations to the following who have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for PICKLEBALLBC:
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​Raymond Dear
Ken Holman
Heather Hood
Walter Knecht
Sharon MacDonald
Barry Montgomery
Brian Shum
Alan Thomson
Karen Watson
Rod Williams
Ken Witt
Walter Knecht, President 2020 wishes to thank the unsuccessful nominees for 2021 Board positions. Thank you to each for the interest, initiative and support. While not successful this time I hope you will stay involved and consider a 2022 bid.

New Covid Cases Related To Pickleball

18/11/2020

 
CBC reported November 17th "Thunder Bay (Ontario) District Health Unit officials said 29 new cases are related to spread among people who played pickleball". Read the full report here.

2020 AGM - November 18th

12/11/2020

 
The Board of Directors of PICKLEBALLBC have set November 18th as the date for our 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting will be conducted via a Zoom conference due to COVID restrictions.
The zoom meeting link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7963445852
No password will be required. We will 'open the doors' about 15 minutes early. You may find yourself in the waiting room for a short period of time. We are looking forward to a large turnout for this AGM. More information here.

Referee Training Opportunity

31/10/2020

 
Interested in becoming a Level 1 or 2 referee? While this training isn’t essential, it is highly recommended as it covers all of the basics required to start down the path to becoming a rated referee. 
If you are interested, please respond to PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson at HeadRef@pickleballbc.ca to give notice of your interest in taking part in these Zoom Training sessions. More information here.

USA Pickleball Newsletter

17/10/2020

 
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​Read the latest USA Pickleball member's newsletter 
here.
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