Our Mission
To grow the game of Pickleball for all ages, levels and abilities by creating and cultivating an environment that promotes health, social interaction, good sportmanship and fun by providing our drills sessions and mentoring programs to enhance organized recreational and competitive play.
Skills Development
The skills times are a great opportunity to improve your game, get and provide feedback and get some coaching from more experienced players. Drills are being offered in all our sessions. They run for 1 1/2 hours. We max them at 16 players.
During regular play, not everyone wishes to have feedback and coaching. If you are playing with someone and wish to offer some tips or suggestions, it is best to ask them first if they would like and appreciate this. Even if they are open to the opportunity, try and just provide 1 or 2 things for them to focus or work on, otherwise people can quickly become overwhelmed by too much information.
Some Safety Tips
MBC floors are very slippery – take care, wear proper indoor footwear (indoor court shoes)
While just good etiquette, calling ball on court is also an important safety rule. All players should be vigilant and calling “Ball on Court” as soon as it occurs. Play should stop, and your point should be played over
Stretch and warm up your body before you play
Communicate with your partner to avoid confusion and collisions
Be aware of your playing area and its obstacles. Move items such as chairs or bins that could get in the way
Buying A Paddle
It’s hard to know what kind of paddle works for you when you’re just starting out. A lot of people will just buy a low cost one at first and start to figure out the game. From there start to test out different paddles from demos or other players to see what kind of paddle works for you. A lot depends on what price point you’re looking for and how much you plan to play. A paddle around $100 would be a good paddle to start with. I suggest Sport Check or Canadian Tire. A good paddle will cost you around $250.00. Before purchasing a good paddle I would test it first by borrowing one from someone who has one. We can help recommend to you a paddle when you are ready.
Rule Changes for 2023
SIGNIFICANT RULE CHANGES FOR 2023
Apparel (2.G.1/2.G.4)
Inappropriate apparel may now include apparel that approximates the color of the tournament ball. Section 1 encourages players to avoid wearing apparel that approximates the color of the ball. The Tournament Director retains the right to require an apparel change during a non-chargeable time-out.
Spin Serve (4.A.5.e/4.A.7.c)
Intentionally manipulating the ball to add spin during the release of the ball is not allowed. Some natural rotation of the ball when it is released is allowable but the server must not impart manipulation or spin prior to striking the ball to serve. This applies to the volley serve and the drop serve.
Replay or Fault on the Serve (4.A.6/4.A.8)
The referee has the authority to immediately stop play and order a replay if the referee is not certain that one more required elements of a serve have been met. The referee will call an immediate fault if a serve clearly violates one or more of the requirements. The intent is to induce players to adjust their serve so that it clearly and obviously meets all requirements.
Player Questions about Correct Server, Receiver or Position (4.B.8)
Player questions about correct server, receiver or position remain allowed before the serve is hit. A generic question by the server such as “Am I good?” is considered to encapsulate both the correct server question and the correct position question, and the referee will answer both questions. In non-officiated play, a player may ask the opponent the same questions and the opponent must respond with the appropriate information.
USA PICKLEBALL Official Rulebook (2023)
Wrong Score Called (4.K)
If the wrong score is called, the referee or any player may stop play before the return of serve to correct the score. It is a fault to stop play after the return of serve to identify or ask for a score correction. It is a fault to stop play to identify or ask for a score correction when the score was correctly called.
Equipment Time-Out (10.D)
Players are not required to use a regular time-out for equipment adjustments or changes necessary for fair and safe continuation of the match. The referee will call an equipment time-out of a reasonable duration.
Spring & Summer Play
Outdoor Courts
McCulley Robertson Courts are going to be under construction for a month this Spring. Construction Schedule date is May 23rd. The courts will be open to the public (once the town puts the nets up)for April and May this will be open play until construction is started.
Membership Registration
Registration is not currently open until June 1st. Membership will be for July to October
McCulley Robertson Recreational Park
300 William Street, Huntsville, Ontario
Date of Membership: July 1st to October ?
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm 1:00 pm to 6:00pm
Schedule will be posted in May.
to join go to:
to register go to: Join-Renew
Register under Huntsville, Muskoka Pickleball
Choose what session you plan to attend.
Membership TBD (Payment is Visa/Master Card/Amex)
Our region is:
04 - Central East - Ontario, Durham, Victoria, Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, Peterborough, Northumberland, Prince Edward, Hastings, Lennox & Addington
Must be member of Pickleball Canada/Ontario (for insurance purposes)
To join Pickleball Canada is: $10.00
To join Pickleball Ontario is: $10.00
fee: 1.12
Guest Fees:
Plan to bring a guest? Guest fee is $5.00 Guest, must play in their level of session.
Pay at the court or send a etransfer to Pickleballhuntsvilleont@gmail.com
Guests, must sign a waiver (attached) if they are a member of Pickleball Canada/Ontario, we would require proof than waiver is exempted.
Waiver form:
2023-05-07-18-24-26-2010168515-10383.pdf
Tournament Information
For upcoming Pickleball Tournaments
https://pickleballbrackets.com...
Pickleball Brackets search by Canada/Ontario for upcoming tournaments
How to Play Pickleball
Early Spring Venue The Summit Centre
The Summit Centre 20 Park Drive, Huntsville, Ontario P1H1P5
The Summit Centre has 4 Pickleball Courts set up in the Jack Bionda Arena for April/May/June.
Registration for the Summit Centre Starts March 6th.
Please check in at the front desk before playing.
April 7th is the start of the first session
Registration
Create an account and register online
Huntsville.ca or https://huntsville.perfectmind.com/23401/Clients/BookMe4?widgetId=4390cf1a-5fb5-4499-9c96-5ee1fb42356d
You can also visit the customer service desk at the Canada summit centre or call 705 789 6421.
Schedule is available on line.
If you have registered and are unable to attend please cancel prior to your start time. A refund will be made available.
Please note for those registering online will have to click load twice to see the time slots.
Cost
Residents of Huntsville $5.20 per session
Non- Residents $5.70 per session
Each session is capped at 35
April 29 from 9-11 there will be a Beginners Clinic offered through the Summit Centre
Cost $25.00 per person and we are capped at 24.
Registration starts March 7th at 8:30am for the Sessions and the Beginners Clinic
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PM11qH...
Guest Policy and Procedure
Huntsville Muskoka Pickleball Club Guest Policy & Procedure
Huntsville Muskoka Pickleball Club welcomes guests to come try the sport at a $5.00 charge per session. They must play in the session of their level. Please send an etransfer to pickleballhuntsvilleont@gmail.com
Guest Policy:
Local non-member residents are welcome to play as a guest, during club times, up to 2 times, after which they must become a member. A local resident is generally defined as anyone within a 1-hour driving radius of Huntsville.
Guests outside of the 1-hour driving radius will be assessed guest playing privileges on a reasonable and individual basis.
Examples of non-local Guests:
1) a player visiting Huntsville from Toronto for a week, may come as a guest and play in the session of their level, for the duration of their 1-week visit.
2) a player living outside of the 1-hour driving radius, wishing to play regularly in the summer, fall or seasons must join the club after their maximum allowed 2 guest passes.
Guest Liability Waiver
All guests are required to sign a liability waiver before joining any scheduled Club time or event.
We have two waivers a guest must sign the waiver from Pickleball Canada and the waiver that Mukoka Bible Centre requires us to sign. They are both available below or at MBC.
There is also a sign in sheet that you must sign in on with your phone number.
Pickleball Canada Waiver
https://files.trackie.com/uploads/redactor/2023-05-07-18-24-26-2010168515-10383.pdf
MBC Activity Waiver
2024-10-11-23-27-36-15300724-10383.pdf
2024-10-11-23-28-30-108593380-10383.pdf
Huntsville, Muskoka Pickleball Club
January 2025