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​Rules of Pickleball

All tournaments in BC sanctioned by Pickleball BC  and  Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO) will follow the official rules used by PCO, USA Pickleball, and the Global Pickleball Federation.

PICKLEBALLBC and Pickleball Canada recommend that all play, both tournament and recreational, be played according to the official rules of pickleball.

Access Rules & Officiating Programs: Pickleball Canada - Rules


Officiating Program

Interested in becoming a pickleball referee?
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The primary objectives of the Pickleball Canada Officiating Program and Pickleball BC are:
  • -to provide a development and training environment for individuals wishing to become pickleball game officials.
  • -to establish and maintain a high level of officiating ​

For more information on the Officiating Program in BC, please contact:
Rick Folk
Head Referee, Pickleball BC
[email protected]

2023 Referee Training Program


Pickleball referee
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​Referee Training Videos:
​   Pickleball Canada’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson hosted these Zoom Training sessions designed for those Interested  in becoming a Level 1 or 2 referee.  It covers all of the basics required to start down the path to becoming a rated referee.      View videos here.


Summary of the major rule changes for 2021 from Pickleball Canada’s Referee – Al Thomson
2021 Rule Changes
Pickleball Canada’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson hosts a discussion on the new rules for 2021:
 
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Pickleball Canada’s Referee – Alan Thomson has put together a grid outlining Disciplinary Action. View here.
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Pickleball Canada’s Referee – Alan Thomson has put together a grid Point in Time changes for 2021. View here.

Online Review and Test Feature: 
Many different review processes and tests have been assembled to challenge participants - challenge their knowledge of the rule of pickleball as well as their knowledge of the various aspects to court side officiating:
Player Rules Review
Officials/Referee Test
Best Practices Test 
Line Judge Test
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  • Home
  • News
  • PLAY and LEARN
    • WHERE TO PLAY
    • ACTIVATING YOUTH PICKLEBALL IN BC (AYPBC) >
      • AYPBC NEWS
      • K-7 Resources
    • CLINICS
    • RULES/OFFICIATING
  • Tournaments
    • SANCTIONING
    • 2025 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
    • 2024 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
    • 2023 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
    • VIRTUAL TROPHY WALL & PHOTOS
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • MEMBERSHIP INFO
    • BECOMING A CLUB
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • PBC PARTNERSHIPS
    • SPONSOR PROGRAM
  • More ▼
    • GRANT PROGRAM >
      • Community Grant Program
      • Youth Grant Program
    • RESOURCES >
      • SAFETY IN SPORTS
      • PBC POLICIES AND PLANS
      • BOARD REPORTS
    • ABOUT US
    • YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • ABOUT PICKLEBALL
    • RANKINGS & RATINGS
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