Important Information

ANNOUNCING THE SLPC RALLY HOUSE!!!!!!

We are thrilled to announce that the Rally House for the SLPC members is here! There are so many incredible things happening and with your help, the Rally House will be opening its doors soon! More information to follow!

Please see the below message from your hard-working members who are trying to ensure the Rally House is fully functional as soon as possible:

We are excited to share that work on our new pickleball home will begin October 1st with completion targeted for the end of October. This project is only possible with the support of our amazing volunteers, and we are now gathering names and skillsets of those who can lend a hand.

We are starting a new list, so please reply even if you have offered to help in the past. This will ensure we have all the names we need in one place moving forward.

If you are able to help, please reply to tortifamily4@gmail.com (Project Manager: Tony Torti). When replying, kindly include:

The area(s) where you can contribute (see list below)
Your availability during October
Any tools you can bring (e.g., roller poles for painting, scaffolding, etc.)

Volunteer Needs:

Demolition – Vestibule demo and moving reception desk (desks, windows, and doors will be salvaged or sold).
HVAC Ductwork – Assisting with moving ducting to the end of the room.
Lighting Replacement – Helping convert lights to LED modules on dimmers.
Painting – Painting walls a darker colour all around the room (8–10 ft high).
Court Preparation – Prepping floors and installing court surfaces and nets.
Scaffold / Work at Heights – Support for demolition, lighting, ductwork, and painting (experience with simple scaffold building is a plus).
Cleaning & General Labour – Moving materials, sweeping, vacuuming, wiping surfaces, and tool prep.

Every hour of help makes a difference in getting our pickleball home ready for play. Thank you in advance for your support, and a big thank you to Tony Torti for leading the construction effort.

With gratitude,
Sarnia Lambton Pickleball Club Leadership Team

Dear SLPC Members,

We’re excited to invite you to our Year-End Smash & Laugh Classic — a weekend of pickleball, fun, food, and friends at the Blackwell Pickleball Hub!

Event Schedule

Friday, Sept. 12, 5:00 pm – Fun Round Robin (open to all members)

Saturday, Sept. 13, 9:00 am – Doubles (Women’s & Men’s divisions by level)

Sunday, Sept. 14, 9:00 am – Mixed Doubles (by level, with age splits as needed)

Pizza Social: Join us Sunday at 4:00 pm at the Hub – included with your tournament entry. Non-players can join for $6.

Registration & Payment:

Register and pay through SALIX by going to the date of the event(s).

For Doubles and Mixed Doubles, only one partner registers for both players. There is also a spot to sign up for just the pizza on Sunday.

Registration closes Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. No refunds.

Entry Fees

$12.00 Friday Fun Round Robin

$12.00 Saturday Doubles

$12.00 Sunday Mixed Doubles

50% off with Summer PassClub

Swag Sale. Shirts $25 · Hats $28 · Sweatshirts $55

(Payment to sarnialambtonpickleball@gmail.com – include item in notes)

Community Giving: A donation box for Noelle’s Gift will be on site (cash or cheque).

We hope you’ll join us for a great wrap-up to the season!

SLPC Tournament Committee

Saturday, August 9, 2025 is National Pickleball Day in Canada!

This is a special day to showcase the sport we all love, and there are so many ways to celebrate. National Pickleball Day is an excellent opportunity to spread awareness of the sport and introduce the game to new players across the country. Show your friends and family why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America.

More information to follow from the SLPC SOcial Committee. Stay tuned!

SLPC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sarnia Lambton Pickleball Club held its inaugural Annual General Meeting on November 26, 2024. There were over 80 members in attendance and lots of great information was discussed amongst the membership, and there was excitement to start the 2025 season.

. *See Meeting minutes and presentation in Additional Documents

SLPC Mission

To promote and develop the sport of Pickleball in Sarnia Lambton with an emphasis on increasing the opportunity to play for all ages, resulting in a social, fun, and healthy physical activity for all members.

Be more visible in the community
Introduce the game to our youth (school program)
Obtain facilities: Indoor & Outdoor

SLPC VISION

Respect - Inclusiveness - Welcoming - Fairness - Integrity - Honesty

Transparent - Open - Safety - Well Being - Family Orientated

1. To foster a pickleball environment focusing on a fun social atmosphere, healthy competition, and continuous player improvement for all ages, skill levels, and abilities.

2. To provide a Pickleball atmosphere as a family orientated activity.

3. We are registered as a “Not for Profit” organization, organized and run by a group of passionate and dedicated volunteers advocating for the needs of players of all ages and skill levels.

4. The future for Pickleball is not only the older generation currently playing in large numbers. We feel it should be a recreational activity for all ages, for families, all skill levels, accessible to the entire community.

5. Inclusive for all abilities. The strength of a club is measured by its beginner program. We encourage all levels to join.

6. We have offered a training program at Sarnia Christian School and will continue to offer School Program sand a Youth Program sas facilities become available. The growth will be tremendous and Pickleball will be another sport for our youth to participate in, along with adults of all ages, and seniors.