Barrie Pickleball Club

Barrie, Ontario

Who We Are

Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group which was incorporated on June 14, 2021.

We are passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in adding a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.

Highlights in 2021 included receiving a $25,000 New Horizons for Seniors Grant, which the Club turned over to the City of Barrie. The grant funds were used toward the construction of 2 additional dedicated courts at Painswick Park, as well as court equipment for the Club. Our advocacy and determination to expand places to play also resulted in 4 dual-purpose courts at Greenfield Park.

In 2022, the City Council approved a Staff Report recommending constructing an 8-court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts was completed in the fall of 2023. Six of the new courts are built to competitive play specifications, and 2 are built to elite/wheelchair-size specifications. We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair-size courts will be the first outdoor courts in Ontario.

In the fall of 2022, construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed.

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently, the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, Tamara Crawford, Wendy Burke, and Michael Agema. .

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome pickleball players of all ages.

The 2024 membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults. Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

Your 2024 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2024 (details to be announced in late summer). Indoor play is at an additional cost. The outdoor/summer schedule will go into effect in late May when the weather becomes conducive to warrant permitting the courts. The schedule will be emailed to all current members.

Your membership fees pay the outdoor court rental costs which the Club must pay to the City of Barrie to reserve the courts. The fees also pay for Club supplies such as first aid kits, ice packs, white boards and markers, etc. The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase windscreens for the new 8 court facility at Painswick Park.

[Note: Pickleball Canada charges a processing fee at check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50.]

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages

Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play

Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Who We Are

In the fall of 2022, construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed.

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently, the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, Tamara Crawford, Wendy Burke, and Michael Agema. .

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages

Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play

Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome pickleball players of all ages.

The 2024 membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults. Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

[Note: Pickleball Canada charges a processing fee at check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50.]

Lessons/Learn to Play

If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at lessons@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient, as we have a large volume of inquiries.

2024 Spring Indoor Play

The following indoor pickleball playing opportunities are available for the spring session. Play for most evenings/schools begins the week following March break. Thank you to all the school liaisons who help at each school. Play would not happen without your help!

The format of play at several locations is OPEN for members of all levels and abilities (unless otherwise stated). Where numbers warrant, players will use a whiteboard to sign up their foursomes.

Please note that club membership is required to participate in indoor events, which comes at and additional cost.

INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, 6:00-8:00pm at Codrington Elementary School (2 courts narrower than regulation size) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Monday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.75+ level* (INVITATIONAL)

Tuesday, 6:00-9:30pm at Oakley Park Elementary School (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Tuesday, 7:00-10:00pm from April 16th to May 14th (5 weeks) at Barrie North Secondary School—3.75+ level* (4 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Wednesday, 6:00-9:30pm at West Bayfield Elementary School (2 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary School - 3.0 level* (3 courts) FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Friday, 6:00-9:30pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - 3.25+ level* (3 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Friday, 7:00-10:00pm at Maple Ridge Secondary School (8 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm at Mapleview Heights Elementary School - Beginner's Only (3 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

Saturday, 3:00-6:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - REGISTER HERE

Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm at Bear Creek Secondary School (9 courts) - FULL-JOIN WAITLIST

*Players registering for these level-specific nights/locations must have skills and abilities at the minimum level listed. Please refer to the attached documents regarding skill rating criteria. Players who join and don't meet the level will be asked to leave the group, and a refund will be issued (minus the PCNS processing fee).

WAITLISTS

If you register for an event that has reached capacity, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your registration by paying the required fee. Due to high demand, players will have 18 hours to complete their registration before the next participant on the waitlist is invited to register for that open spot.

READ YOUR WELCOME EMAIL

You will receive a welcome email after registering. The message contains site-specific details and the link to join the PlayerLineUp weekly sign-up.

Membership Closed Until 2025

Pickleball Ontario notified affiliate clubs that effective September 1st any new club registration would be effective until December 31,2025.

Since we are considering terminating our affiliation with Pickleball Ontario, we have closed our membership as we consider options for 2025.

We are also determining membership fee structure for next year.

Check back for details when membership will open for 2025.

Fall 2024 - Indoor - Updated Guest/Drop-in Policy

Weekday and Sunday events are at full capacity with members waitlists.

Unfortunately, there will be NO GUESTS or MEMEBR DROP-INS, except for Saturday's Open Play at Bear Creek from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Any guest or member wishing to attend on a drop-in basis should email dropin@barriepickleballclub.ca.

Based on space, you will be directed to a website to complete registration and payment. You will be given a receipt and QR code, which you should present to the court liaison when you arrive.

Please the link below for those interested in registering for the entire event.

Saturday Bear Creek - Open Play (3pm to 6pm) * membership required.

Who We Are

In the fall of 2022, construction of 4 dedicated courts at Eastview Park was completed.

The Club plays indoors at several public and catholic schools in Barrie throughout the fall/winter months.

Currently, the Barrie Pickleball Club consists of the following directors and founding members:
Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, Tamara Crawford, Wendy Burke, and Michael Agema. .

Barrie Pickleball Club Mission

Promote the game of Pickleball as a social, intellectually stimulating, fun and healthy physical activity for players of all ages

Acquire and develop more facilities, times and places to play

Create opportunities for skills and player development by offering relevant and diverse programming

Pickleball Club Membership

We welcome pickleball players of all ages.

The 2024 membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $55 for adults. Junior (under 18yrs) membership is $20.

As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.

[Note: Pickleball Canada charges a processing fee at check out, calculated at 4.9% + $.50.]

Lessons/Learn to Play

Where to Play

During the summer months, please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming. Club play will take place at Painswick Park from 6 pm to 10 pm. Please see the posted schedule for information on courts which are permitted by the club. Courts A, B, K and L are always for community members to play on WITHOUT a club membership.

We are thrilled to offer a wide range of evening indoor play options at several local schools in the fall, winter, and spring, catering to a variety of levels.

Also, during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Centers. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.