Barrie Pickleball Club

Barrie Pickleball Club

Barrie, Ontario

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome residents of Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Alcona, Cookstown, Alliston, Gilford, Midhurst, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Wasaga Beach and beyond! 

A yearly membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults.  Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

Your 2024 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in most outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2024 (details to be announced in late summer). Indoor play is at an additional cost. The outdoor/summer schedule will go into effect in late May when the weather becomes conducive to warrant permitting the courts. The schedule will be emailed to all current members and posted on the website in mid-May.

Your membership fees pay the outdoor court permit costs which the Club must pay to the City of Barrie to reserve the courts.   The fees also pay for Club supplies such as first aid kits, ice packs, white boards and markers, etc.  The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase winter storage units, court equipment for the new courts at Eastview Park and windscreens for the new 8 court facility under construction at Painswick Park.

[Note: There will be a system processing fee when you check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50. This fee is the payment gateway charge and a development charge from PCO]

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

  • Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages 
  • Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play
  • Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Who We Are

Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group, which incorporated on June 14, 2021.

We are a group of passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in the addition of a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of both the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.

Highlights in 2021 included, receiving a $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors Grant which the Club turned over to the City of Barrie.  The grant funds were used toward the construction of 2 additional dedicated courts at Painswick Park as well as court equipment for the Club.  Our advocacy and determination in expanding places to play also resulted in 4 dual purpose courts at Greenfield Park.  

In 2022, City Council approved a Staff Report recommending the construction of an 8 court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts was completed in the fall of 2023.  Six of the new courts are built to competitive play specifications and 2 are built to elite/wheelchair size specifications.  We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair size courts will be the first outdoor courts of their kind in Ontario.

In the fall of 2022 construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed. 

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, & Tamara Crawford.  

Who We Are

Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group, which incorporated on June 14, 2021.

We are a group of passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in the addition of a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of both the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.

Highlights in 2021 included, receiving a $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors Grant which the Club turned over to the City of Barrie.  The grant funds were used toward the construction of 2 additional dedicated courts at Painswick Park as well as court equipment for the Club.  Our advocacy and determination in expanding places to play also resulted in 4 dual purpose courts at Greenfield Park.  

In 2022, City Council approved a Staff Report recommending the construction of an 8 court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts was completed in the fall of 2023.  Six of the new courts are built to competitive play specifications and 2 are built to elite/wheelchair size specifications.  We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair size courts will be the first outdoor courts of their kind in Ontario.

In the fall of 2022 construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed. 

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, & Tamara Crawford.  

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

  • Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages 
  • Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play
  • Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome residents of Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Alcona, Cookstown, Alliston, Gilford, Midhurst, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Wasaga Beach and beyond! 

A yearly membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults.  Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

Your 2024 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in most outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2024 (details to be announced in late summer). Indoor play is at an additional cost. The outdoor/summer schedule will go into effect in late May when the weather becomes conducive to warrant permitting the courts. The schedule will be emailed to all current members and posted on the website in mid-May.

Your membership fees pay the outdoor court permit costs which the Club must pay to the City of Barrie to reserve the courts.   The fees also pay for Club supplies such as first aid kits, ice packs, white boards and markers, etc.  The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase winter storage units, court equipment for the new courts at Eastview Park and windscreens for the new 8 court facility under construction at Painswick Park.

[Note: There will be a system processing fee when you check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50. This fee is the payment gateway charge and a development charge from PCO]

Lessons/Learn to Play

With four years of experience, Kim Porter has provided top-notch pickleball instruction to clients from Simcoe County and the GTA. Her expertise extends beyond private instruction, as she also collaborates with the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation, Friday Harbour Resort, and Kennisis Lake Marina Pickleball Club.  

Kim is not just a level-2 referee but also holds multiple certifications as a teaching professional. She is certified with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Soon, she will also be a Certified Ratings Specialist (CRS).

She has also had tremendous success as a player and, in tournaments, has reached the podium at the 4.5 level in mixed and ladies' doubles.

If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at lessons@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient, as we have a large volume of inquiries.

2024 Membership Details

Due to the large number of inquiries over the past several months, we have been unable to address people who have emailed the club. We hope our auto-response has addressed a majority of individuals' inquiries.

Membership was closed as we awaited details from the City regarding an increase in permit fees for 2024.

Although we have still not received details of those fees, we have opened membership at $55 for adults and $20 for juniors until February 28th. After that date, the price may increase due to increased permit costs.

Membership will be required to register for indoor play, which is at an additional cost.

Indoor pickleball opportunities have been sent to the membership and available on our website. 

2024 Spring Indoor Play

The following indoor pickleball playing opportunities are available for the spring session. Play for most evenings/schools begins the week following March break. Thank you to all the school liaisons who help at each school. Play would not happen without your help!

The format of play at several locations is OPEN for members of all levels and abilities (unless otherwise stated). Where numbers warrant, players will use a whiteboard to sign up their foursomes.

Please note that club membership is required to participate in indoor events, which comes at and additional cost. 

INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, 6:00-8:00pm at Codrington Elementary School (2 courts narrower than regulation size) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Monday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.75+ level* (INVITATIONAL)

Tuesday, 6:00-9:30pm at Oakley Park Elementary School (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Tuesday, 7:00-10:00pm from April 16th to May 14th (5 weeks) at Barrie North Secondary School—3.75+ level* (4 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Wednesday, 6:00-9:30pm at West Bayfield Elementary School (2 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary School - 3.0 level* (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Friday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.25+ level* (3 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Friday, 7:00-10:00pm at Maple Ridge Secondary School (8 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - Beginner's Only (3 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

*Players registering for these level-specific nights/locations must have skills and abilities at the minimum level listed. Please refer to the attached documents regarding skill rating criteria. Players who join and don't meet the level will be asked to leave the group, and a refund will be issued (minus the PCNS processing fee).

WAITLISTS

If you register for an event that has reached capacity, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the required fee. Due to high demand, players will have 18 hours to complete their registration before the next participant on the waitlist is invited to register for that open spot.

READ YOUR WELCOME EMAIL

You will receive a welcome email after registering. The message contains site-specific details and the link to join the PlayerLineUp weekly sign-up.

Who We Are

Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group, which incorporated on June 14, 2021.

We are a group of passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in the addition of a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of both the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.

Highlights in 2021 included, receiving a $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors Grant which the Club turned over to the City of Barrie.  The grant funds were used toward the construction of 2 additional dedicated courts at Painswick Park as well as court equipment for the Club.  Our advocacy and determination in expanding places to play also resulted in 4 dual purpose courts at Greenfield Park.  

In 2022, City Council approved a Staff Report recommending the construction of an 8 court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts was completed in the fall of 2023.  Six of the new courts are built to competitive play specifications and 2 are built to elite/wheelchair size specifications.  We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair size courts will be the first outdoor courts of their kind in Ontario.

In the fall of 2022 construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed. 

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, & Tamara Crawford.  

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

  • Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages 
  • Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play
  • Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome residents of Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Alcona, Cookstown, Alliston, Gilford, Midhurst, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Wasaga Beach and beyond! 

A yearly membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults.  Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

Your 2024 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in most outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2024 (details to be announced in late summer). Indoor play is at an additional cost. The outdoor/summer schedule will go into effect in late May when the weather becomes conducive to warrant permitting the courts. The schedule will be emailed to all current members and posted on the website in mid-May.

Your membership fees pay the outdoor court permit costs which the Club must pay to the City of Barrie to reserve the courts.   The fees also pay for Club supplies such as first aid kits, ice packs, white boards and markers, etc.  The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase winter storage units, court equipment for the new courts at Eastview Park and windscreens for the new 8 court facility under construction at Painswick Park.

[Note: There will be a system processing fee when you check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50. This fee is the payment gateway charge and a development charge from PCO]

Lessons/Learn to Play

With four years of experience, Kim Porter has provided top-notch pickleball instruction to clients from Simcoe County and the GTA. Her expertise extends beyond private instruction, as she also collaborates with the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation, Friday Harbour Resort, and Kennisis Lake Marina Pickleball Club.  

Kim is not just a level-2 referee but also holds multiple certifications as a teaching professional. She is certified with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Soon, she will also be a Certified Ratings Specialist (CRS).

She has also had tremendous success as a player and, in tournaments, has reached the podium at the 4.5 level in mixed and ladies' doubles.

If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at lessons@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient, as we have a large volume of inquiries.

Where to Play

During the summer months please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming (coming mid May 2024). Club play will take place primarily at Painswick Park.

We are pleased to offer some evening indoor play options at a number of local schools in the fall/winter/spring  months.

Also during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Center's. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.

2024 Membership Details

Due to the large number of inquiries over the past several months, we have been unable to address people who have emailed the club. We hope our auto-response has addressed a majority of individuals' inquiries.

Membership was closed as we awaited details from the City regarding an increase in permit fees for 2024.

Although we have still not received details of those fees, we have opened membership at $55 for adults and $20 for juniors until February 28th. After that date, the price may increase due to increased permit costs.

Membership will be required to register for indoor play, which is at an additional cost.

Indoor pickleball opportunities have been sent to the membership and available on our website. 

2024 Spring Indoor Play

The following indoor pickleball playing opportunities are available for the spring session. Play for most evenings/schools begins the week following March break. Thank you to all the school liaisons who help at each school. Play would not happen without your help!

The format of play at several locations is OPEN for members of all levels and abilities (unless otherwise stated). Where numbers warrant, players will use a whiteboard to sign up their foursomes.

Please note that club membership is required to participate in indoor events, which comes at and additional cost. 

INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, 6:00-8:00pm at Codrington Elementary School (2 courts narrower than regulation size) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Monday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.75+ level* (INVITATIONAL)

Tuesday, 6:00-9:30pm at Oakley Park Elementary School (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Tuesday, 7:00-10:00pm from April 16th to May 14th (5 weeks) at Barrie North Secondary School—3.75+ level* (4 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Wednesday, 6:00-9:30pm at West Bayfield Elementary School (2 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary School - 3.0 level* (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Friday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.25+ level* (3 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Friday, 7:00-10:00pm at Maple Ridge Secondary School (8 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - Beginner's Only (3 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

*Players registering for these level-specific nights/locations must have skills and abilities at the minimum level listed. Please refer to the attached documents regarding skill rating criteria. Players who join and don't meet the level will be asked to leave the group, and a refund will be issued (minus the PCNS processing fee).

WAITLISTS

If you register for an event that has reached capacity, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the required fee. Due to high demand, players will have 18 hours to complete their registration before the next participant on the waitlist is invited to register for that open spot.

READ YOUR WELCOME EMAIL

You will receive a welcome email after registering. The message contains site-specific details and the link to join the PlayerLineUp weekly sign-up.

Venue

Painswick Park
231 Ashford Drive
Barrie
L4N4M6

Eastview Park
453 Grove Street
Barrie
L4M6H6

Greenfield Park
Greenfield Avenue
Barrie
L4N5J6
- Dual purpose courts.
- Nets accessible to members.

Redpath Park
Redpath Drive
Barrie
L4M5L2

Contact Us

Barrie Pickleball Club

2024 Spring Indoor Play

The following indoor pickleball playing opportunities are available for the spring session. Play for most evenings/schools begins the week following March break. Thank you to all the school liaisons who help at each school. Play would not happen without your help!

The format of play at several locations is OPEN for members of all levels and abilities (unless otherwise stated). Where numbers warrant, players will use a whiteboard to sign up their foursomes.

Please note that club membership is required to participate in indoor events, which comes at and additional cost. 

INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, 6:00-8:00pm at Codrington Elementary School (2 courts narrower than regulation size) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Monday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.75+ level* (INVITATIONAL)

Tuesday, 6:00-9:30pm at Oakley Park Elementary School (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Tuesday, 7:00-10:00pm from April 16th to May 14th (5 weeks) at Barrie North Secondary School—3.75+ level* (4 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Wednesday, 6:00-9:30pm at West Bayfield Elementary School (2 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary School - 3.0 level* (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Friday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.25+ level* (3 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Friday, 7:00-10:00pm at Maple Ridge Secondary School (8 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - Beginner's Only (3 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

*Players registering for these level-specific nights/locations must have skills and abilities at the minimum level listed. Please refer to the attached documents regarding skill rating criteria. Players who join and don't meet the level will be asked to leave the group, and a refund will be issued (minus the PCNS processing fee).

WAITLISTS

If you register for an event that has reached capacity, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the required fee. Due to high demand, players will have 18 hours to complete their registration before the next participant on the waitlist is invited to register for that open spot.

READ YOUR WELCOME EMAIL

You will receive a welcome email after registering. The message contains site-specific details and the link to join the PlayerLineUp weekly sign-up.

2024 Membership Details

Due to the large number of inquiries over the past several months, we have been unable to address people who have emailed the club. We hope our auto-response has addressed a majority of individuals' inquiries.

Membership was closed as we awaited details from the City regarding an increase in permit fees for 2024.

Although we have still not received details of those fees, we have opened membership at $55 for adults and $20 for juniors until February 28th. After that date, the price may increase due to increased permit costs.

Membership will be required to register for indoor play, which is at an additional cost.

Indoor pickleball opportunities have been sent to the membership and available on our website. 

Where to Play

During the summer months please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming (coming mid May 2024). Club play will take place primarily at Painswick Park.

We are pleased to offer some evening indoor play options at a number of local schools in the fall/winter/spring  months.

Also during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Center's. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.

Lessons/Learn to Play

With four years of experience, Kim Porter has provided top-notch pickleball instruction to clients from Simcoe County and the GTA. Her expertise extends beyond private instruction, as she also collaborates with the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation, Friday Harbour Resort, and Kennisis Lake Marina Pickleball Club.  

Kim is not just a level-2 referee but also holds multiple certifications as a teaching professional. She is certified with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Soon, she will also be a Certified Ratings Specialist (CRS).

She has also had tremendous success as a player and, in tournaments, has reached the podium at the 4.5 level in mixed and ladies' doubles.

If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at lessons@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient, as we have a large volume of inquiries.

Where to Play

During the summer months please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming (coming mid May 2024). Club play will take place primarily at Painswick Park.

We are pleased to offer some evening indoor play options at a number of local schools in the fall/winter/spring  months.

Also during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Center's. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.

Painswick Park Location

Painswick Park - 231 Ashford Dr., Barrie, ON, L4N4M6

Greenfield Park

Greenfield Park - Greenfield Ave., Barrie, ON, L4N5J6

Red Path Park Location

Redpath Park - 8 Redpath Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M5L2