About Us
Welcome to PMI
Pickleball Manitoba Inc. (PMI) is a non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers who have a passion with pickleball who are committed to the promotion, development, and growth of the sport for players of all ages.
Our Board
President - Ted Fardoe
Ted Fardoe has been on the PMI Board for 2 years recently acting as Vice president prior to taking over as president in April 2024 Previously Ted served on the board of the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association for 14 years, ten of those as president. In addition in 2002 Ted was a founding member of the University of Manitoba Bisons Jr. Bison basketball program which offers young athletes an opportunity to develop their skills and foster leadership and teamwork through competitive experiences. The goals for Pickleball Manitoba are to build the sport across all ages and skills as well as achieve recognition as a sport provincially and Nationally
Vice President - Sue Davidson
Hello my name is Sue Davidson and I am from Portage la prairie where I work parttime as a veterinarian. I have been on the Pickleball Manitoba board for one year and am presently the vice president for 2024- 2025. I have been playing pickleball since 2019 and enjoy meeting people and playing this great sport as much as possible!
Treasurer - Don Flatt
Don Flatt is a dedicated pickleball enthusiast from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Don and his wife spend their winters in Naples, Florida, where he has competed in the US Open. The great sport of pickleball has allowed Don to stay active during his retirement years and to make numerous new friends in both Manitoba and Florida. Don is passionate about expanding opportunities for youth to get involved in pickleball in his home province.
Secretary - Vacant
Director Winnipeg - Kelly Taylor
Director Technology - Rob Lanyon
Rob Lanyon has been playing pickleball since 2022 and quickly developed a strong passion for the sport, the community, and the friendships that come with it.
Rob spent 35 years working in Information Technology, including leadership roles focused on technology strategy, systems, and services. Throughout his career, he enjoyed helping organizations use technology to improve communication, operations, and the overall experience.
He is excited to contribute his experience and enthusiasm to the Pickleball Manitoba Board and looks forward to helping the organization continue to grow the sport, strengthen its technology capabilities, and support players and clubs across the province.
Rural Director - Maureen Bonar
Maureen Bonar lives in Brandon with her husband of which they have two daughters. Maureen’s past experience was working in sport for over 13 years as well as many years volunteering for non-profit organizations and events, at community, regional, provincial and national levels. She has worked for municipal and provincial governments, and post secondary college/university. She currently is a Project Manager for Westoba Credit Union. After many years of competitive curler, she has now slowed down enough to catch the pickleball ‘bug’, playing across Canada and meeting such great people. Her personal goal on the board is to move Pickleball to sport status and bring more awareness to this awesome ‘sport for life’
Erin is based in Brandon, Manitoba, where she serves as President of the Brandon Pickleball Club. A competitive player, she has represented Team Manitoba at the 2025 and 2026 Canadian National Pickleball Championships, earning multiple medals.
Passionate about growing the sport, Erin is committed to building inclusive pickleball communities, supporting player development, and expanding opportunities for players across Manitoba, particularly in rural areas.