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​Rules of Pickleball

All tournaments sanctioned by Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO) will follow the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) rules. IFP rules are the official rules used by PCO, USAPA and AIPA.
PICKLEBALLBC and Pickleball Canada recommend that all play, both tournament and recreational, be played according to the official IFP rules.
Access Rules & Officiating Programs: Pickleball Canada > Rules/Officiating
Summary of the major rule changes for 2021 from PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson
2021 Rule Changes
PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson hosts a discussion on the new rules for 2021:
PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson has put together a grid outlining Disciplinary Action. View here.
​PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson has put together a grid Point in Time changes for 2021. View here.

Also new in 2021 is an Alternate Rulebook.  The Official 2021 Rulebook is the one that will be used as a reference during tournaments.  The Alternate Rulebook, however, is an attempt to simplify how the rules are presented.  The Alternate Rulebook can be used in any venue other than tournaments, without restriction.    The Alternate Rulebook will enjoy the benefit of a one-year public comment period.   User comments should be directed to alternaterulebook@usapickleball.org  Here are some of the key features:
  • Similar/related rules grouped together in three major parts
  • Part I – Basic information and rules not applying to play
  • Part II – General rules applying to all play
  • Part III – Additional rules relating to tournament play
  • Faults listed with their related rules
  • Redundancies and duplication eliminated
  • Headings for every rule to aid navigation
  • Simpler, clearer language and consistent terminology
  • Non-volley zone rebranded as no-volley zone
  • Wheelchair rules integrated into general rules
  • Expanded index
  • Internal links for easy navigation online
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