Important Information

Dear SLPC Members,

We are pleased to share an important update about our winter pickleball options at DeGroot’s. With the help of SLPC volunteers, we will be installing the four roll-out courts at DeGroot’s on December 1st and 2nd, with play beginning Wednesday, December 3rd. These are the same matted courts we used with great success last year.

Court Reservations & SLPC Discount

DeGroot’s will be taking all court reservations directly through their website. You will see a tab for the Pickle Planner reservation software which should be up and running the last week of November. SLPC members can create an account and enter their five-digit PCO number to receive the SLPC discounted rate.(see 4 steps at the bottom of this email). You only need to do this once if you are registered for 2026 — after that, your discount will apply automatically when you book. If you don't renw your SLPC membership now, you will need to register again in 2026.

Court Rates

Public: $20 per hour per court
SLPC Members: $14 per hour per court

This negotiated rate gives our members meaningful savings. For example, saving $6/hour translates to $12 saved every time you play a two-hour session — which can more than cover the cost of renewing your Pickleball Canada membership.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Initially, court bookings will be offered in 1-hour time slots.

Why This Is a Great Deal for SLPC Members

While DeGroot’s courts are open to the public, our SLPC rate offers a clear advantage. By being members, you don’t just save on court time — you also enjoy year-round benefits like programming, mentoring, tournaments, leagues, and the sense of community that comes with SLPC. Your membership brings value beyond just discounted play.

Thank-You to DeGroot’s Nursery

We’re deeply appreciative of DeGroot’s Nursery. Their support has been instrumental since the beginning, and this partnership continues to be a big win for our club.

How to Look Up Your PCO Number

Go to Pickleball Canada’s website and click “Login” to access the Pickleball Canada National System (PCNS).
After logging in, go to “My Registrations” (or a similar section) to view your existing membership record.
Your PCO number (sometimes called your Pickleball Canada membership number) should be visible there.
Copy or write down your PCO number — you’ll need it when you create your account on DeGroot’s site to access the discounted rate.

See you on the courts soon!

Warm regards,

Sarnia-Lambton Pickleball Club

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW:

Sarnia Lambton Pickleball Club is now using the COURT RESERVE for registrations for our programming at The Rally House and in the future at The Blackwell Hub. We are NO LONGER using salix.

If you renewed your SLPC annual registration or joined our club prior to November 12, 2025, your information was automatically set up for you. You would have received an email giving you instructions to access your account on Court Reserve. (check your email and/or spam if you think you did not receive this email)

New SLPC members after November 12, 2025 will need to create a Guest account and then email us to let us know that they have joined the club to get their membership changed to Basic SLPC. Follow the insturctions below.

Link to create a Guest Account for the Rally House:

Rally House CourtReserve Guest Account

Link to Court Reserve Member Portal:

Rally House CourtReserve Member Portal

It is very important that you add your Payment Profile to your account (this must be entered in order to Book a Court or register for an Event)

Note: There is a Court Reserve App that you can download for mobile devices. It has a white background with light green circle and dark green check mark.

Soon, the first available bookings will become available on Monday, December 1 for package holders. You will notice that bookings will normally become available 10 days in advance to the minute for package holders (5 days for Basic SLPC).

Welcome to the Rally House, our new SLPC home. Please have patience with us as we learn this new system.

See you soon!

SLPC Executive

SLPC Programming Info Sheet Dec 2025 is available in Additional Documents

ANNOUNCING THE 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.