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Outdoor courts are now in full
President’s Message 2
swing. Great to play in the sun!
Chuck MacDonald retirment 3 It was a long winter for most.
Members Corner 4 Here’s an update:
Letter to the Editor 5
Y Officiating – four-
Stretching your playing days 7 module program and
rollout continues. See
Coach Mo 8 what’s happening at https://www.
PCO T-shirts for Nationals 9 pickleballcanada.org/officiating.php
VP Developement 11 Y Ratings – a very hot topic with tournament
season in full swing. See what’s happening at
Stacy Deakin - top player 12 https://www.pickleballcanada.org/ratings.php
Minto US Open Championships 15 . We’re also working on an FAQ document.
Thanks to all the dedicated tournament directors
National Pickleball Day 17 working diligently out there on your behalf!
Pickelball in Oaxaca 21
Y Communications – launch of Pickleball Matters
New Courts grace Town of Cochrane 22 (https://www.pickleballcanada.org/pickleball_
matters_-_magazine.php) on a quarterly
New IFP President 24 basis and Pickleball Scoop on an “as needed”
Can-am Recap 26 basis has been well received by members and
sponsors. You of course can always check out
Pickleball Tournaments 27 our website, twitter and/or our Facebook page
for information.
Vounteer 27
Y People – with the retirement of Chuck
MacDonald, we’re searching for someone to
head up the Competitions/Tournaments area.
Thanks, Chuck, for your years of dedicated
service! Jeff Rooney is joining our team as VP
Marketing & Partnerships. Thanks Jeff! Our
search continues for a Junior program leader
with some promising leads.
Y Funding – 22 of the 28 criteria to achieve
eligibility for Sports Canada funding have
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