Who We Are
Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group, which incorporated on June 14, 2021.
We are a group of passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in the addition of a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of both the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.
Highlights in 2021 include, 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 in expanding places to play also resulted in 4 dual purpose courts at Greenfield Park.
In 2022, City Council approved a Staff Report recommending the construction of an 8 court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts is well underway and expected to be completed in the fall of 2023. Six of the new courts will be built to competitive play specifications and 2 will be built to elite/wheelchair size specifications. We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair size courts will be the first outdoor courts of their kind 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:
Bonnie Carter, Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, Scott Foster & Tamara Crawford.
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 residents of Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Alcona, Cookstown, Alliston, Gilford, Midhurst, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Wasaga Beach and beyond!
A yearly membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $40 for adults. Junior (under 18yrs) membership is free.
As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.
Your 2023 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in most outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2023 (details to be announced in late summer). 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 and posted on the website in mid-May.
Your membership fees pay the outdoor court permit 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, membership tags, etc. The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase winter storage units, court equipment for the new courts at Eastview Park and windscreens for the new 8 court facility under construction at Painswick Park.
Lessons/Learn to Play
Kim Porter has provided pickleball instruction to clients from Simcoe County and the GTA for the past three years. In addition to private instruction, she also instructs with the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation, at Friday Harbour Resort and Kennisis Lake Marina Pickleball Club.
Go to play.barrie.ca and search 'pickleball' for classes offered and to register for programs offered through the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation Department.
Kim is a level-2 referee and has multiple certifications as a teaching professional, including with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).
Kim has also had tremendous success as a player, and in tournaments has reached the podium at the 4.5-level in mixed and ladies doubles.
If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at info@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient as we have a large volume of inquires.
Summer Schedule
Who We Are
Barrie Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit group, which incorporated on June 14, 2021.
We are a group of passionate and dedicated pickleball players advocating for the needs of all pickleball players in our community. Before formalizing, our advocacy resulted in the addition of a pickleball court on the Sandringham Park tennis court and subsequent construction of both the original Painswick Park and Redpath Park dedicated pickleball courts.
Highlights in 2021 include, 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 in expanding places to play also resulted in 4 dual purpose courts at Greenfield Park.
In 2022, City Council approved a Staff Report recommending the construction of an 8 court tournament facility at Painswick Park. Construction on those courts is well underway and expected to be completed in the fall of 2023. Six of the new courts will be built to competitive play specifications and 2 will be built to elite/wheelchair size specifications. We believe the 2 elite/wheelchair size courts will be the first outdoor courts of their kind 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:
Bonnie Carter, Gil Metcalfe, Kim Porter, Scott Foster & Tamara Crawford.
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 residents of Barrie, Bradford, Innisfil, Alcona, Cookstown, Alliston, Gilford, Midhurst, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Wasaga Beach and beyond!
A yearly membership fee with the Barrie Pickleball Club is $40 for adults. Junior (under 18yrs) membership is free.
As a Pickleball Ontario affiliated club, Pickleball Ontario ($10) and Pickleball Canada ($10) memberships are also required for both junior and adult memberships.
Your 2023 membership is valid until December 31st and includes participation in most outdoor/summer programming as well as the opportunity to register for indoor play in the fall of 2023 (details to be announced in late summer). 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 and posted on the website in mid-May.
Your membership fees pay the outdoor court permit 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, membership tags, etc. The Club has also started a reserve fund to purchase winter storage units, court equipment for the new courts at Eastview Park and windscreens for the new 8 court facility under construction at Painswick Park.
Lessons/Learn to Play
Kim Porter has provided pickleball instruction to clients from Simcoe County and the GTA for the past three years. In addition to private instruction, she also instructs with the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation, at Friday Harbour Resort and Kennisis Lake Marina Pickleball Club.
Go to play.barrie.ca and search 'pickleball' for classes offered and to register for programs offered through the City of Barrie Parks and Recreation Department.
Kim is a level-2 referee and has multiple certifications as a teaching professional, including with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).
Kim has also had tremendous success as a player, and in tournaments has reached the podium at the 4.5-level in mixed and ladies doubles.
If you are interested in learn-to-play classes, drill sessions, clinics, private, semi-private or small group lessons, contact the club at info@barriepickleballclub.ca. Please be patient as we have a large volume of inquires.
Where to Play
During the summer months please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming (coming mid May 2023). Club play will take place at Painswick Park and Eastview Park.
We are pleased to offer some evening indoor play options at a number of local schools in the fall/winter/spring months.
Also during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Centres. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.
Summer Schedule
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Where to Play
During the summer months please see the attached schedule for outdoor programming (coming mid May 2023). Club play will take place at Painswick Park and Eastview Park.
We are pleased to offer some evening indoor play options at a number of local schools in the fall/winter/spring months.
Also during the fall/winter, the City of Barrie offers drop-in pickleball at both the East Bayfield and Peggy Hill Recreation Centres. Please check the City of Barrie drop-in schedule for details.
Painswick Park Location
Painswick Park - 231 Ashford Dr., Barrie, ON, L4N4M6
Greenfield Park
Greenfield Park - Greenfield Ave., Barrie, ON, L4N5J6
Red Path Park Location
Redpath Park - 8 Redpath Rd., Barrie, ON, L4M5L2