All tournaments sanctioned by Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO) will follow the official rules, used by PCO & USAP.
PICKLEBALLBC and Pickleball Canada recommend that all play, both tournament and recreational, be played according to the official rules.
Access Rules & Officiating Programs: Pickleball Canada
PICKLEBALLBC and Pickleball Canada recommend that all play, both tournament and recreational, be played according to the official rules.
Access Rules & Officiating Programs: Pickleball Canada
Officiating Program:
Interested in becoming a pickleball referee?
The primary objectives of the Pickleball Canada Officiating Program are: ~ to provide a development and training environment for individuals wishing to become pickleball game officials, and ~ to maintain a high level of officiating. More information here or contact PICKLEBALLBC |
Referee Training Videos:
PICKLEBALLBC’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.
PICKLEBALLBC’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 PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson
PICKLEBALLBC’s Head Referee – Alan Thomson hosts a discussion on the new rules for 2021:
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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
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