Abbotsford Pickleball Association

Registration opens September 1st each year. Memberships purchased after September 1 are valid until December 31 of the following year. Memberships purchased during the year are valid until the end of that year. See the "How to Join APA" on the left hand side menu for further information.

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Venue

Ag-Rec Main Hall

Bldg 1 32470 Haida Dr.

Abbotsford

V2T 5A6

www.abbotsfordpickleball.ca

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Welcome to the APA!

Annual General Meeting Saturday April 26

Check lower on this page for PDF attachments related to the meeting.

We’re excited to invite you to the Abbotsford Pickleball Association's (APA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), rescheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:30 PM start at AgRec. This is your chance to hear about our past year, review plans for 2025, and weigh in on the direction of our club! If you are playing before or after the AGM, we hope you will plan on extending your time to attend.

Important: We have created a free signup on SUH Login for the AGM. This will help us understand how many are attending, and when we FOB you in this will help us determine if there is a quorum. Even if you don't signup, do come if you are able.

The following pdf documents for your review, scroll to the bottom of this page to access:

• AGM Agenda

• Election Process and Candidate Information

• Compiled Financial Information (2024)

• Budget 2025

• Treasurer’s Report

• President’s Year-End Report

This year APA will be using a secure online electronic voting system to elect board members. The vote will be monitored by a Voting Committee comprised of two non-board members.

Each eligible APA member will be sent an invitation to vote by email when voting opens at 12 noon on Monday, April 21. If you do not see an email from APA in your email box, please check your Spam and Junk folders.

Also, when voting, it is essential that you mark either “Yes” for some or all candidates or “Abstain”. It is vital that voting forms be complete in order to be counted towards our quorum requirements. Note as well, that youth members, those under 18, are not eligible to vote.

Mark your calendars for April 26, and bring your thoughts and questions to AgRec! We’ll be there at 12:30 PM. If you have any questions about the AGM or the attached documents, feel free reach out to any board member or to me directly at (778) 598-3107 or president@abbotsfordpickleball.ca

Looking forward to seeing you there as we kick off another great year for APA!

Kind regards,

Bob MacMillan

President, Abbotsford Pickleball Association

Our goal is to provide opportunities for recreational, competitive and league play as well as court time for personal practice or private play. More information will be forthcoming on this in the future. We strive to keep our fees as low as possible to facilitate affordable and accessible pickleball in Abbotsford. Fees will be reassessed each year and adjustments made if necessary.

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Facebook Group - AgRec Community Chat
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Other Places to Play

Outdoor Courts	Number of Courts	Hours
Jubilee Park	8	8a to 10p
Bradner	4	Dawn to Dusk

* Bradner is reserved every Tues & Thurs 4p to Dusk, Sundays 1p to 6p

Indoor Courts	Number of Courts	Hours
AgRec Center	12	Schedule
TopSpin Pickleball Club	2	24/7
Abbotsford Rec Centre	8	Schedule
Lifespring Church	6	Sundays

Some Useful Links
DUPR
Pickleball Brackets

Volunteer

Host a Session or Volunteer for Tournaments and Events!
The success of our Abbotsford Pickleball Association relies on the passion and dedication of our members. We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us create the best possible experience for everyone, both on and off the court. By hosting a session, you play a pivotal role in ensuring our community has fun, well-organized play. It’s a rewarding way to give back, connect with fellow players, and even earn a free session for each one you host!

In addition to hosting, we also need volunteers for our tournaments and other special events. Whether it’s helping with registration, managing brackets, or setting up courts, every contribution makes a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn more about the game, and be part of the exciting atmosphere that makes our events so special. Your time and effort help keep our association thriving, and we truly appreciate your support!

Help Out!

Additional Documents

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AgRec Updates Important News

Here are some important updates, please do read to the end.

Starting April 1, play sessions at AgRec are now 2.5 hours. We requested this increase from the City as we are no longer allowed to enter the building early. If you arrive early, wait outside or in your vehicle. If you are a host, do not open early, don't put APA at risk of breaking the contracts we sign with the city. Start net take down ten minutes before session end and vacate the building by session end time.

To cover the extra rental cost, Play Credit cost is increasing from $5 to $6 effective Tuesday April 15th 7 PM. Do you want to save some money? Purchase your play credits now, especially if you are in a negative balance.

The delay in posting the April sessions was caused by the time delay in the city confirming we could extend the sessions and by several schedule revisions.

Effective with the bookings of the April sessions, Play Credits will now be charged when you sign up rather than on FOB in. Be sure you have purchased enough play credits. If you are in a negative Play Credit balance of minus four (-4) or more, you will not be able to book more sessions.

Because we have made the change to when the Play Credit(s) will be deducted, we can't allow signup into the April events until the same March event types are finished. Therefore staged signup will begin as each of the March events finish.

If you are going to remove yourself from a session or from the waitlist, effective April 1 you must do this 24 hours before the session start time in order to be refunded the Play Credit you were charged on sign up. This time is being extended to allow more sign-up time for others after you drop out.

If you miss the 24 hour deadline, be sure to sign yourself out anyway. If you don’t you will be charged the additional two Play Credit penalty for being a No-Show. Harsh, isn’t it? Sorry, we need to respect our hosts and the work they do and all the players whose playtime is delayed by the No-Shows.

The reasons why: previously members have booked every one of their favorite play sessions simply because there was no downside to booking many sessions. And then near the start time, cancellations, especially during warm weather, leaves us with not enough players to pay the rental cost. Please don’t book unless you really plan on attending. We need to inform the city two weeks in advance if we need to cancel a session, so we need to be able to depend on those who have booked, to stay booked.

Book Your Own Courts – For insurance purposes APA needs to have a record of who is in the building and when. This includes members and non-members. This is why emails are sent to those who have booked the courts. When there are non-members playing, we need to inform the host so they can get the waiver signed. Responses to these email requests have been slow in coming back. Please do us the courtesy of a prompt reply with the information requested. You could even preemptively email us the information. info@abbotsfordpickleball.ca

The Annual General Meeting is now rescheduled to Saturday April 26, 12:30 PM at AgRec. The official notice with required information will was sent April 3 by email.

Happy pickling fellow picklers, be kind to those starting out, we all started out just a few short years ago.

Bob

March 24th, 2025

Registration Opens at 5pm: Abbotsford Pickleball Classic – Don’t Miss Out!

Dear APA Members,

Registration is officially OPENs at 5pm TODAY for the Abbotsford Pickleball Classic! 🎉

Head over to Pickleball Brackets to secure your spot for this exciting tournament happening December 13-15, 2024.

Exclusive Discount for APA Members: Enjoy Early Bird pricing of $40 (plus $15 per event) until November 30—available only to APA members!

Key Information:
Events: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
Skill levels include: 2.5 and under, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 to 4.5 (all ages & 60+)
Format: Round Robin to 11 points, single elimination games to 11 (medal matches to 15)

Don’t wait too long—spaces fill up fast!

For complete tournament details, please visit this link.

https://pickleballbrackets.com...

Let’s make this tournament one to remember!

Kind regards,
Don Barden
Abbotsford Pickleball Association
October 11th, 2024
Save the Date: Abbotsford Pickleball Classic Tournament – December 13-15, 2024

Dear APA Members,

We’re excited to announce the Abbotsford Pickleball Classic Tournament happening from December 13 to 15, 2024!

Registration opens on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to compete in this fun-filled event, featuring Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles for various skill levels.

Special Early Bird Discount for APA Members: Register before November 30 to receive a $10 discount!

Registration will be $40 (plus $15 per event) for APA members only during this Early Bird period. Starting December 1, registration will increase to $60.

Tournament Highlights:
Events: Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
Skill Levels: 2.5 and under, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 to 4.5 (age categories available)
Format: Round Robin, followed by single elimination.

Minimum 4 games guaranteed!

All details and updates can be found on the Pickleball Brackets tournament website in Read More (Below)

Stay tuned for more information, and we look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Read More

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