May 31 & June 1, 2025
- May 31 “Game Changers” Symposium Day 1
- 8:00am-9:00am: Registration & Breakfast
- 9:00am-9:15am: Welcome Message
- 9:15am-10:00am: Quick Hits: Icebreaker
- 10:00am-11:00am: Keynote by Jason Strudwick, Visionary Leadership, Community impact, sustainability and growth of pickleball.
- 11:00am-11:30am: Q & A with Jason
- 11:30am-12:45pm: Networking & Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:00pm: Steve Indig will share insights on how Sport Law, policies, and insurance benefit our Clubs . Treat your club like a business.
- 2:00pm-2:30pm: Q & A with Steve
- 2:30pm-2:45pm: Break
- 2:45pm-3:15pm: How did “Game Changer” from the Cochrane Pickleball Club, secure a $1,000,000 grant? Barbara Mullen's presentation showcases Cochrane's achievement and Strathcona's efforts in applying for two separate grants
- End of session
- Join us for an optional activity at the Calgary Pickleball Center from 7pm - 9pmfor some fun games of pickleball! The address is 1145 65 Ave NE, and Pickleball Alberta has reserved four courts for the event.
June 1 “Game Changers” Symposium Day 2
- 8:00am-9:00am: Networking and Breakfast
- 9:00am-9:30am: Alison Ramsley Web Communications
- 9:30am-10:00am: Message from the Pickleball Alberta Board
- 10:00am-11:00am: Steve Indig, Responsibilities with hiring an employee & other liabilities with volunteers
- 11:00am-11:30am: Q & A with Steve
- 11:30am-12:45pm: Networking & Lunch
- 1:00pm-2:00pm: Round Table Discussions
- 2:00pm-2:45pm: Group Discussion on key areas
- 2:45pm-3:15pm: Vice President Charity Christianson on E-Cafe chats
- End of session