SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES JULY 3rd and 4th, 2024

Events and Age Groups:

• Youth:




• Categories: boy’s doubles, girl’s doubles, and mixed doubles


• Skill Level: one combined


• Age Brackets: 10 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years (Age as of December 31, 2024)




• Adults:




• Categories: men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles


• Skill Level: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+


• Age Brackets: (Age as of December 31, 2024)




• Under 55 and 55+ for skill level 2.5


• 18 to 50 years, 51 to 64 years, and 65+ years for 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+ skill levels




• Teams must play at the skill level of the highest rated partner and in the age category of the youngest player.

Zone Playoffs / Regional Representation: Go to www.southernalbertasummergames.ca

• All registrations (forms, fees, and signed waivers) should be submitted to the Regional Director/Coordinator. Registration Deadline will be determined by your Regional Director/Coordibnator.


• If more than one team in the Zone registers for the same Age and Skill category, Zone Playoffs will be required, and coordinated by the Regional Director/Coordinator. Zone Playoffs must be completed before June 7^th, 2024.


• 1^st place team in each category qualifies for SASG




• Both players of each qualifying team must create an account (free) on www.pickleballbrackets.com (see below). Log in to your account and select the correct age and skill category for the event you qualified for, as soon as possible after zone playoffs are completed




• 2^nd and 3rd place teams are the alternates. Tournament Director will contact your team ASAP if you are able to compete in the tournament.

How to set up a basic profile on pickleballbrackets.com:

• Go to https://www.pickleballbrackets.com


• Click on Sign Up (top right-hand corner)


• Enter your email address (If you are a member of Pickleball Canada, enter the same email address you used when signing up for your Pickleball Canada Membership)


• Click on Get Started


• Fill in your first and last name (If you are a member of Pickleball Canada, use same spelling as on your Pickleball Canada membership)


• Set up a password and click on Get Started


• Go to your email. Within your email, click on button “CLICK HERE to VERIFY”


• You will be taken back to Pickleball Brackets to continue your set up


• Fill in all required information. Under “CITY”, please enter the Name of the Zone you are representing. The Zone Name should be exactly as listed at the end of this document. (Also see IMPORTANT NOTES below.)


• Click on COMPLETE ACCOUNT SETUP

** Registration on pickleballbrackets.com closes on June 17^th, 2024 at 11:59PM for qualifying players of this tournament. Team-based entry – Registration is considered complete when both players have registered for their event(s).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• You will receive your game notifications and court assignments by text message if you checked YES to “Receive in-game text messages” AND Cell Carrier should be selected when setting up your Player Profile. This is how you will know when you play and which court to report to for your match. Failure to show up on time for your games will result in a FORFEIT.

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Southern Alberta Summer Games Pickleball Event

Date: Wednesday, July 3^rd:

• Men’s Doubles


• Women’s Doubles

Thursday, July 4^th:

• Youth Events


• Mixed Doubles

Location: Coaldale Arena, 1213 20^th Ave, Coaldale (indoor, arena floor)

Time: Check In and warm up: 7:30 AM (July 3rd & 4th)

Tournament Start Time: 8:30 AM (July 3rd & 4th)

Schedule:

• Log in to your account on pickleballbrackets.com to see your events, start times, draws, and results


• All participants must be present at least 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. All start times are subject to change


• Categories may be merged based on event registration numbers.


• Schedule may be adjusted day of event for no-shows and cancellations

Format:

• Events will be double elimination with each match being best 2 out of 3 games to 11 (win by 1) on the “A” side of the draw. On the “B” side of the draw, each match will consist of one game to 15 (win by 1)


• Smaller events (4 or fewer teams) will use Round Robin format, one game to 21 (win by 1)


• Each team is guaranteed a minimum of two matches


• Medals will be awarded for Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the conclusion of each event.

Tournament Ball: TBA

Rules and Regulations:

1. Play will be governed by the 2023 Official Rulebook of the USA Pickleball/IFP (International Federation of Pickleball).


2. Athletes should carry appropriate identification at all times.


3. Players must supply their own paddles, water bottles, and appropriate clothing.


4. Gold Medal rounds will be refereed, pending referee availability. A tournament director will be on call to address unresolved disputes. The tournament director’s decision is final.


5. The Southern Alberta Summer Games has a Zero Tolerance Harassment Policy. If a competitor, coach, parent, or spectator is abusive in any way towards officials, other competitors, or volunteers, they will immediately be ejected from competition.

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Listing of Zones/Regions of the Southern Alberta Summer Games

• City of Lethbridge


• City of Medicine Hat


• County of Forty Mile


• County of Lethbridge


• County of Newell


• County of Vulcan


• County of Warner


• Cypress County/Redcliff


• MD of Cardston


• MD of Pincher Creek


• MD of Taber


• MD of Willow Creek


• Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

COALDALE PICKLEBALL CLUB SENIORS' PROGRAM

Coaldale Pickleball Club will be offering a dedicated seniors' program for members 60 years of age and older.  This program will be run out of the Coaldale Mennonite Church gymnasium.  The schedule, beginning April 1, 2024, is as follows:

• Monday   3.0-3.25 (Ladder Play)   9:00 to 10:30 AM
• Monday   3.0-3.25  10:30 AM to 12:00 noon
• Monday    2.75 and under.   12:00 noon to 1:30 PM
• Tuesday.   3.75 and over.    9:00 to 12:00 noon   
• Wednesday.   3.0 to 3.25 (Ladder Play)   9:00 to 10:30 AM   
• Wednesday.   3.0-3.25 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon
• Thursday.   2.75 and under.   12:00 noon to 1:30 PM
• Friday. 3.75 and over. 9:00 to 12:00 noon

There are beginner lessons offered at the Lethbridge College. Blaine and I are instructing on Thursdays starting March 28th. If you are interested, click on the following link: https://lethbridgecollege.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInfor

PICKLEBALL FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS IN MARCH 2024

The Coaldale Pickleball Club will be running lessons in March (March 7, 14, 21, 28). The cost is $100 for a total for 12 hours of lessons.

The lessons are on Thursday mornings from 9 AM to noon. Please click on the attached link for the registration form, complete the form, and e-transfer the fee of $100 to vfbmdfrcpc@gmail.com to complete your registration. The first 12 completed registrations will be our group for the March 2024 lessons.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNeoc9nTBus9TIE5PGGJpSszy7vV430NLYJ4q4SIUi3t5SbQ/viewform?usp=pp_

For insurance coverage, you will need to become a member (or renew your membership) of Pickleball Canada/Pickleball Alberta/Coaldale Pickleball Club. This is an online registration via pickleballcanada.org/club/coaldale. The membership fee is approximately $35. This membership also allows you access to the group PB play at the outdoor courts in Coaldale (sign up through CPC MEMBERS TeamReach site).

Huntsman World Senior Games

The pickleball event at the Huntsman World Senior games took place October 16 to 21, 2023. Members from the Coaldale and Lethbridge Pickleball Clubs were among the 1124 competitors in St George, Utah who competed in the 32 degree C temperatures at the beautiful 32 court Little Valley Pickleball Complex.

“Competing at the Huntsman has been on the bucket list. The tournament exceeded our expectations. The effects of the heat and the huge numbers of competitors in some of our categories were challenging but we thoroughly enjoyed the competition and would recommend the experience,” said Blaine Takeda.

Medal winners included:

• Mike Bishop (& Ryan Sawatsky – Calgary) – GOLD in men’s doubles Age 50-54 Skill 4.0
• Blaine Takeda & Richard Boras – SILVER in men’s doubles Age 60-64 Skill 3.5
• Valerie & Richard Boras – GOLD in mixed doubles Age 65-69 Skill 3.0
• Ilsa Wong & Mike Bishop – SILVER in mixed doubles Age 50-54 Skill 4.5

The Huntsman World Senior Games is the largest annual multi-sport event in the world for athletes aged 50 and over. There are 30 different sports represented. Over 10,000 athletes compete at the Games. The mission of the Huntsman World Senior Games is to foster world-wide peace, health and friendship, and to lead the world in active aging. In addition to athletic events, the Games promote on-site health screening.

Upcoming Coaldale Pickleball Club Events - Fall 2023

Pickleball Fundamental Lessons (Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Coaldale Mennonite Church Gym):

ALL THREE SESSIONS ARE FULL.  Stay tuned for dates and times in 2024. 

• To register for lessons, click the following link https://forms.gle/J9vL4NXaQLi6...   click on the purple rectangle [Fill in using Google Forms] at the top then complete the form; e-transfer the $100 registration fee to vfbmdfrcpc@gmail.com

CPC After School Junior Program for students aged 10 to 17 yr (Fridays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at Coaldale Mennonite Church Gym)

• Session 1 - September to December 2023


• Session 2 - February to June 2024
• $20 registration fee + each participant must join Pickleball Canada/AB/CPC via online at pickleballcanada.org/club/coaldale ($30); for insurance reasons, all players must be members (of Coaldale Pickleball Club/Pickleball Canada/Pickleball Alberta)
• paddles and balls will be provided
• 2023-09-03-04-05-39-952347640-3817.pdf

Winter Season Pass

• October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024


• Coaldale Mennonite Church Gym (church functions and services take priority over pickleball play)


• Cost and Schedule - to be determined


• For insurance reasons, all players must be members (of Coaldale Pickleball Club/Pickleball Canada/Pickleball Alberta)

Pickleball Fun Fundraiser

The Coaldale Pickleball Club and the Lethbridge Pickleball Club co-hosted a successful fundraiser, "A Night with the CHEVELLE'S" .  This pdf has the details:  Chevelles Fund Raiser.pdf

CPC Junior Tournament

************ Club Rating 2023 UPDATE April 7, 2023 **************

Members,

We have now completed over 250 ratings assessments and Leveled Play (LP) is about to begin in the Coaldale Pickleball Club, Lethbridge Pickleball Club, and the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization. Thank you to all the members who moved through the process and have received their assessed level. Our next steps include the introduction of standards for the 3.75 level (August 01) and information regarding Club Assessments moving forward.

Our next set of formal mass ratings clinics will be held in September but until that time, we will do our best to accommodate small group rating requests. Players looking to be assessed are advised to review the Club/Org Ratings Policy that can be found on the website of all three clubs/organizations BEFORE choosing a level at which to be assessed.

To request a small group rating assessment, find a minimum of 4 people who want to be assessed at the same level and complete the Request for Club Assessment Form (https://forms.gle/Uqzyihtgj7seQae39). The Ratings Committee will attempt to recruit raters to meet your request.

In order to help members gather players, the Team Reach site for Ratings Clinics (Code: LCL2023) will remain open with ‘Events’ listed at each assessment level. If you are interested in being assessed at a particular level, please include your name in that ‘Event’ and once 4-5 players are in the ‘Event’, one member of the group should then complete the Google Form to Request a Club Assessment. Once a Club Assessment date is confirmed, all players will then pay the $20 fee at least one week prior to their assessment.

******** Please note that moving forward, all Club Assessments are pass/fail meaning that if you request an assessment at 3.5 and are not successful at 3.5, you will remain at your currently assessed level. ********

Again, thank you for your patience in this endeavour. The committee has been impressed with your dedication to the assessment process and the wonderful progress we are seeing in your pickleball play!

Paddles up!

Joint Ratings Committee

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Initial Message Regarding Club Rating

This year our club will be introducing Club Ratings for every player! These individual member ratings will be used to help organize scheduled play that promotes player improvement through high-quality, appropriately leveled sessions.

Starting in 2023, all members of Coaldale Pickleball Club (CPC), Lethbridge Pickleball Club (LPC), and the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization (LSCO) will require a Member Rating to participate in leveled play sessions. Limited sessions will be available for Open Play, Partner Play, and Practice that will not require a Member Rating. Once you have a Member Rating, it will carry over to all three clubs/organizations (if you are or become a member of each/all). For more details, please click on the PLAY AT CPC tab above then click on RATINGS.

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*** INDOOR FACILITY for Coaldale Pickleball Club Members ***

2023 CPC members will be using TeamReach to sign up for SUMMER SEASON PASS sessions. The Coaldale Mennonite Church Gymnasium serves as the indoor facility for the CPC.

• 3 pickleball courts
• weekday morning sessions - 9:00 to 10:30 AM, 10:30 am to noon, noon to 1:30 PM
  • additional session on Mondays 1:30 to 3:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:30 PM
• Address: 2316 17 Street, Coaldale (parking lot located on southside of building)
• Cost: $25 per month x 6 months = $150 for the season (April 1 to September 30). NOTE: cost is subject to change

Pickleball Lessons for FEBRUARY 2024

We will be running lessons in February (Feb 1, 8, 22, 29). The cost is $100 for a total of 12 hours of lessons. The lessons are on Thursday mornings from 9 to noon.

Please click on the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNeoc9nTBus9TIE5PGGJpSszy7vV430NLYJ4q4SIUi3t5SbQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
complete the form, and e-transfer the fee of $100 to vfbmdfrcpc@gmail.com to complete your registration. The first 12 completed registrations will be the group for the February 2024 lessons.

GROUP CITIZENS AWARD

The Coaldale Pickleball Club (CPC) has been recognized by the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce with the GROUP CITIZENS AWARD for 2023.  Congratulations CPC MEMBERS!! 

Coaldale Club hosts Pickleball Championships for Southern Alberta Summer Games on July 15 and 16, 2022

A successful tournament was run on the weekend. 73 athletes from all over Southern Alberta attended with age range of 12 to 72. The volunteers were outstanding and looked great in their red shirts. The computer program was used to communicate with athletes, set up the brackets, enter results, and tabulate winners. Thank you everyone who helped to make this event a wonderful experience for all! (See photos.) 

Club T-shirts for Sale until May 20, 2022 for $25

Sizing charts available on request: coaldalepickleballclub@gmail.com

CANADA 55+ 2022 Games - Medal Winners from the Coaldale Pickleball Club

The CANADA 55+ Games were held in Kamloops, BC on August 24 to 26, 2022. 3000 athletes representing every province and territory in Canada competed in 23 events.  Five members of the Coaldale Pickleball Club qualified and competed in the pickleball event. A total of four gold medals and four bronze medal were captured. The next Canada 55+ Games will take place in 2024 with Trois-Rivieres, Quebec named as the host city.  

Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: 65+ Gold: Richard Boras & Kent Toone

Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: 66+ – Gold:Kent Toone & Valerie Boras; Bronze: Ira and Ron Fazio

Womens Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: 65 to 69 – Bronze: Valerie Boras & Ira Fazio

IPTPA Instructor Certification Course

Congratulations and thank you to the NINE members of the Coaldale Pickleball Club who completed the Level I IPTPA Instructor Course.  This is great news for anyone looking to start playing pickleball as our Club now has NINE more people who can teach beginner lessons! This will go along way towards meeting our Club's Mission.

Tutor Plus Practice Ball Machine

The club's practice ball machine is available for use.  Contact Blaine Takeda btsmiles@telus.net or Richard Boras rboras1956@outlook.com.  

Kinsmen Club of Coaldale Presents Cheque to Coaldale Pickleball Club

The Kinsmen Club of Coaldale presented the Coaldale Pickleball Club with a cheque for $3628.00 today at the courts.  Al Pettipas was instrumental in putting together an excellent grant proposal.  The funds will be used to purchase pickleball equipment.  We are very grateful for this generous donation and for the support of the Kinsmen, who spearheaded the constructions of the high quality pickleball courts that we enjoy so much!