Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale! Please renew using the personalized link from our most recent e-newsletter or click the JOIN-RENEW button above. The Board has approved a 2025 membership fee of $100. This 2025 membership fee will be valid from October 4, 2024 (or date of purchase) until December 31, 2025.
You may register for indoor play in our November/December session with your 2024 BVPA membership but you will need a 2025 BVPA membership to play indoors for January/February 2025 and beyond.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only. There is no indoor drop in play.
November-December 2024 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2024 or 2025 membership. 8 "tickets" for $72. "Tickets" go on sale Oct 18 with registration starting Oct 20. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website.
January-February 2025 and March-April 2025 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2025 membership.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch ultimate-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Prices & Deadlines
All prices in CAD $
Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale! Please renew using the personalized link from our most recent e-newsletter or click the JOIN-RENEW button above. The Board has approved a 2025 membership fee of $100. This 2025 membership fee will be valid from October 4, 2024 (or date of purchase) until December 31, 2025.
You may register for indoor play in our November/December session with your 2024 BVPA membership but you will need a 2025 BVPA membership to play indoors for January/February 2025 and beyond.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only. There is no indoor drop in play.
November-December 2024 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2024 or 2025 membership. 8 "tickets" for $72. "Tickets" go on sale Oct 18 with registration starting Oct 20. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website.
January-February 2025 and March-April 2025 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2025 membership.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch ultimate-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Bow Valley Pickleball Association
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INDOOR PLAY UPDATE
2025 BVPA Memberships
2025 memberships are now on sale! The Board has approved a 2025 membership fee of $100. This 2025 membership fee will be valid from October 4, 2024, until December 31, 2025.
You may register for indoor play in our November/December indoor session with your 2024 BVPA membership but you will need a 2025 BVPA membership to play indoors for January/February 2025 and beyond.
November/December Indoor Play
Indoor play will begin on October 28.
Our plan for this indoor season will be like last year with a couple of changes. This year, we are going to try to operate without actual “tickets”.
“Ticket” packets will be 8 “tickets” for $72 and will be available on Trackie starting on October 18. Members may purchase one “ticket” packet. Additional “ticket” packets will go on sale on October 21 at 8:00 AM and members may then purchase one additional “ticket” packet each.
Sales of "ticket" packets will be staggered by level so that we do not overload Trackie:
Novice – 8:00 AM
Intermediate 3.0 – 10:00 AM
Advanced – 12:00 Noon
SPD – Same Partner Doubles – will again be offered and may be included in your 8 “ticket” packet. You do not need special “tickets” for SPD.
Then, sign ups will open on October 20 and will also be staggered by level:
Novice – 8:00 AM
Intermediate 3.0 – 10:00 AM
Advanced – 12:00 Noon
SPD – 6:00 PM
Here’s what will be different from previous years –
You will not receive actual “tickets”. Instead, session Captains will have screen shots of the sign ups and will check you in from those screen shots.
Then, 24 hours prior to the start of a particular session, if there are available spots, you may purchase an available spot for $10. These drop in spots will not require “tickets” but they will cost you a premium at $10 each.
This strategy will ensure that courts are always filled to capacity, and it will reduce the “last minute” players who “just show up” without signing up.
A Word to the Wise
It is no secret that we all love to play indoors from November to April. So, we have purchased many, many hours of indoor court time at the Rec Center. More than last year but since there are no viable other sites available for us for indoor pickleball play, we must make the Rec Center work for us.
So to allow everyone a chance to play, we respectfully suggest that members expect to be able to play 1-2 times per week. We just don't have the indoor court space availability such as we have for the outdoor play season.
That's all for now -
Paddles up, everyone!
BVPA Team
September 30th, 2024 -
NEXT CHALLENGE LEVEL UP SESSIONS
Our next Challenge Level Up sessions will be held on Wednesday October 16 in Room 200 at Canmore Rec Center:
Novice to Intermediate 3.0 – two sessions
12:30-2:00 for 8 participants
2:00-3:30 for 8 participants
Intermediate to Advanced Play – two sessions
3:30-4:30 for 2 participants
4:30-5:30 for 2 participants
Sign ups will open on Monday September 16 at 8:00 AM. Wait Lists are available for each session.
Click HERE to go to the Challenges event web page for more details about the Challenges processes and to sign up.
September 14th, 2024 -
NEW - YOUTH PLAY
We have implemented a Youth Play program for qualified individuals. This initiative is headed up by Al and Ruth Shipton and has very clear qualifications and requirements stipulated. You can see the attendant documents and forms on our website under the Membership tab. There we have posted our Youth Membership Application Form and the Responsible Adult Application Form. If this is of interest to you, your first step is to carefully review the Forms and the requirements and then let me know of your interest. We expect to proceed on a case by case basis.
July 16th, 2024
Prices & Deadlines
All prices in CAD $
QUICK links for Members (just CLICK on the green)
Click here for the Sep-Oct Schedule. Please note that outdoor play is at two locations - Veterans and Larch.
Important Information Regarding Skill Levels and Progression
2024 Official Rulebook can be found HERE
Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale! Please renew using the personalized link from our most recent e-newsletter or click the JOIN-RENEW button above. The Board has approved a 2025 membership fee of $100. This 2025 membership fee will be valid from October 4, 2024 (or date of purchase) until December 31, 2025.
You may register for indoor play in our November/December session with your 2024 BVPA membership but you will need a 2025 BVPA membership to play indoors for January/February 2025 and beyond.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only. There is no indoor drop in play.
November-December 2024 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2024 or 2025 membership. 8 "tickets" for $72. "Tickets" go on sale Oct 18 with registration starting Oct 20. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website.
January-February 2025 and March-April 2025 Indoor Play. Must have a current 2025 membership.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch ultimate-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Venue
There are 4 permanently lined pickleball courts utilizing temporary nets provided by the BVPA for club sponsored events only. Traditional hard court surface. Please park on 8th Street when using the courts.
Bow Valley Pickleball Association
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INDOOR PLAY UPDATE
2025 BVPA Memberships
2025 memberships are now on sale! The Board has approved a 2025 membership fee of $100. This 2025 membership fee will be valid from October 4, 2024, until December 31, 2025.
You may register for indoor play in our November/December indoor session with your 2024 BVPA membership but you will need a 2025 BVPA membership to play indoors for January/February 2025 and beyond.
November/December Indoor Play
Indoor play will begin on October 28.
Our plan for this indoor season will be like last year with a couple of changes. This year, we are going to try to operate without actual “tickets”.
“Ticket” packets will be 8 “tickets” for $72 and will be available on Trackie starting on October 18. Members may purchase one “ticket” packet. Additional “ticket” packets will go on sale on October 21 at 8:00 AM and members may then purchase one additional “ticket” packet each.
Sales of "ticket" packets will be staggered by level so that we do not overload Trackie:
Novice – 8:00 AM
Intermediate 3.0 – 10:00 AM
Advanced – 12:00 Noon
SPD – Same Partner Doubles – will again be offered and may be included in your 8 “ticket” packet. You do not need special “tickets” for SPD.
Then, sign ups will open on October 20 and will also be staggered by level:
Novice – 8:00 AM
Intermediate 3.0 – 10:00 AM
Advanced – 12:00 Noon
SPD – 6:00 PM
Here’s what will be different from previous years –
You will not receive actual “tickets”. Instead, session Captains will have screen shots of the sign ups and will check you in from those screen shots.
Then, 24 hours prior to the start of a particular session, if there are available spots, you may purchase an available spot for $10. These drop in spots will not require “tickets” but they will cost you a premium at $10 each.
This strategy will ensure that courts are always filled to capacity, and it will reduce the “last minute” players who “just show up” without signing up.
A Word to the Wise
It is no secret that we all love to play indoors from November to April. So, we have purchased many, many hours of indoor court time at the Rec Center. More than last year but since there are no viable other sites available for us for indoor pickleball play, we must make the Rec Center work for us.
So to allow everyone a chance to play, we respectfully suggest that members expect to be able to play 1-2 times per week. We just don't have the indoor court space availability such as we have for the outdoor play season.
That's all for now -
Paddles up, everyone!
BVPA Team
September 30th, 2024 -
NEXT CHALLENGE LEVEL UP SESSIONS
Our next Challenge Level Up sessions will be held on Wednesday October 16 in Room 200 at Canmore Rec Center:
Novice to Intermediate 3.0 – two sessions
12:30-2:00 for 8 participants
2:00-3:30 for 8 participants
Intermediate to Advanced Play – two sessions
3:30-4:30 for 2 participants
4:30-5:30 for 2 participants
Sign ups will open on Monday September 16 at 8:00 AM. Wait Lists are available for each session.
Click HERE to go to the Challenges event web page for more details about the Challenges processes and to sign up.
September 14th, 2024 -
NEW - YOUTH PLAY
We have implemented a Youth Play program for qualified individuals. This initiative is headed up by Al and Ruth Shipton and has very clear qualifications and requirements stipulated. You can see the attendant documents and forms on our website under the Membership tab. There we have posted our Youth Membership Application Form and the Responsible Adult Application Form. If this is of interest to you, your first step is to carefully review the Forms and the requirements and then let me know of your interest. We expect to proceed on a case by case basis.
July 16th, 2024
Prices & Deadlines
All prices in CAD $
PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here are three options.
1. If you want to play once or twice OUTDOORS with our Bow Valley Pickleball Association members. Due to venue restrictions, the BVPA has no indoor drop-in play.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch).
Our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore, room 200 is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.
Paddles up, everyone! Welcome to Canmore!
PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here are three options.
1. If you want to play once or twice OUTDOORS with our Bow Valley Pickleball Association members. Due to venue restrictions, the BVPA has no indoor drop-in play.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch).
Our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore, room 200 is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.
Paddles up, everyone! Welcome to Canmore!
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PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here are three options.
1. If you want to play once or twice OUTDOORS with our Bow Valley Pickleball Association members. Due to venue restrictions, the BVPA has no indoor drop-in play.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch).
Our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore, room 200 is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.
Paddles up, everyone! Welcome to Canmore!