“Way to go!”- HAMILTON PICKLEBALL CLUB

PICKLEBALL ONTARIO was proud to support: HAMILTON PICKLEBALL CLUB’S –“TRY DAY”

The event was a HUGE success. Organizers and volunteers ran a class act for the 90+ beginners and 30+ facilitators, hosted on Hamilton’s 12 “pickleball specific” outdoor courts.
Pickleball newbies were treated to a jam-packed afternoon of instructional skill development and rules, followed by a fun game play.

This Mixed Ability Sport event gave a everyone in Hamilton the opportunity to participate in Pickleball Hamilton’s Try Day, playing a traditional sport, with variations as needed, in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Pickleball is one of the most inclusive and adaptable sports for ALL.
Pickleball Hamilton and its organizers provided a positive pickleball experience for one and all.

Facilitators and volunteers with Pamela Joslin of Pickleball Ontario
Organizer Patricia Doherty-Baranowski on the right and volunteer cheerfully refuel participants’ -refreshments provided by Pickleball Ontario
Pickleball Hamilton’s “super star” organizers led by Shelley Chalmers –green shirt and white skirt and, Judy Collins to her right. President Linda Kawamoto on the left.

Pickleball Ontario was proud to support the event along with; Alex Sojkov & John Lee of providing Loaner Paddles, instruction and a prize pack and HEAD –Rep Sara McInnes for tent and prize pack, CHCH television and Pickleball Hamilton’s media support team.

How to Become a PAO Member Club.

In order to receive the benefits described, your club must be registered as a Member Club with Pickleball Ontario. This requires a signed agreement, which we provide. It indicates the club will abide by the following conditions:

– Recognize Pickleball Ontario provincially and Pickleball Canada nationally as the governing bodies of pickleball in Ontario and Canada respectively
– Support the vision, mission and goals of Pickleball Ontario and Pickleball Canada
– Maintain 100 % membership in Pickleball Ontario and Pickleball Canada
– Have a minimum of 10 people designated as members of the Home Club
– Have a Board of Directors
– Charge fees to participate in the club
– Have a bank account
– Have a non-misleading name
– Designate one person to interact with Pickleball Ontario

CONTACT: suzannepenner@pickleballontario.org

Why Join Pickleball Ontario

As a member of PAO you will

– enjoy recreational and tournament play
– have the ability to play in sanctioned, provincial and regional tournaments
– be entitled to Sport Insurance
– have access to the PAO website (Members’ page)
– have access to coaching and referee certification
– receive updates about the game through emails, newsletters and magazines
– have access to coaching and referee certification
– provide support to the Provincial Sport Organization that is committed to growing the game in Ontario