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​Rules of Pickleball

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

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

2023 Referee Training Program


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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:
 Pickleball Canada’s Referee – Alan Thomson has put together a grid outlining Disciplinary Action. View here.
​ 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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