Information for Participants
There is no cost for this clinic, as Pickleball Ontario supports it. Pickleball Ontario is committed to developing future officials, and we are grateful for their support.
Come prepared to play with your paddle and indoor shoes, as participants will likely need to take turns as players. Bring an extra layer to ensure your comfort on and off the court.
This is not a Rules Clinic. This clinic will focus on the logistics and mechanics of scorekeeping and managing a court as a referee, with ample practice. All participants will have completed the online Player Rules Test and have a good understanding of the game of pickleball. Should you wish to continue your learning and training after the clinic, we invite you to delve deeper into the materials available on the Pickleball Canada website, including completing an application to become a Verified Trainee.
Bring snacks, a water bottle and lunch. We will provide all required practice materials, but you are welcome to bring your own pencil or notebook to take personal notes.
Parking at the front of the club is limited. Members do park on the street directly in front of the building, and there is additional parking at the back of the building. We will have a member of our team at reception to greet you.
Learning Goals/Success Criteria
Learning Goals
- To provide a safe, supportive and engaging adult-learning environment
- To provide information, rationale and skill development to interested players starting on their officiating pathway.
- To provide hands-on training with plenty of guided on-court practice opportunities
Success Criteria
At the end of this clinic, participants will:
- Understand the role of the referee and what makes a successful officiant> >
- Be familiar with official scoresheets (single games, 2/3 matches, matches to 11, 15, 21)
- Becord correct scores in a game using the proper slashes, proper manipulation of the server pin and proper orientation of the clipboard
- Properly start and end a match using the correct scripts
- Be familiar with the remaining scripts and know where to locate them for further self-practice
- Be able to identify illegal serves, NVZ foot faults and short serves
- Understand the officiating code of conduct and dress code
- Understand where to locate further training material for self-development
- Determine whether the world of officiating is something they are suited for
- Understand the process to continue training to become a credentialed Level 1 referee> >