Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale for $100! Click the JOIN-RENEW button above. Membership is valid from date of purchase until December 31, 2025.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only.
"Tickets" for the indoor WINTER (January-February) 2025 session went on sale Dec 15 with registration for play on Dec 17. Initially tickets were sold in pack of 8 for $72, but have been replaced by packs of 5 for $45. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website. The schedule is posted under QUICK LINKS.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch multi-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Tarif et dates limites
Tous les tarif sont en CAD $
Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale for $100! Click the JOIN-RENEW button above. Membership is valid from date of purchase until December 31, 2025.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only.
"Tickets" for the indoor WINTER (January-February) 2025 session went on sale Dec 15 with registration for play on Dec 17. Initially tickets were sold in pack of 8 for $72, but have been replaced by packs of 5 for $45. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website. The schedule is posted under QUICK LINKS.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch multi-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Bow Valley Pickleball Association
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Important dates for the upcoming Winter (January-February) session
Hello Everyone,
Remember that you must be a 2025 BVPA member in order to purchase tickets for January and February indoor play. If you have not yet done so, please go our website to renew your membership. It's easy.
“Ticket Pack” Sales Dates for January/February Session Key Dates -
“Ticket Packs” of 8 tickets for $72 go on sale on Sunday December 15 on a staggered basis:
Novice 8:00 AM
Intermediate 10:00 AM
Advanced 12:00 Noon
You may only purchase one “Ticket Pack” at this time.
Sign Ups for play for those who have purchased the initial pack of 8 tickets will begin on Tuesday December 17 at 8:00 AM. Please sign up your chosen dates as soon as you can.
Then, if you think you might like additional tickets, please review the sessions where there are still available spots. And, if the remaining available spots suit your schedule, you may purchase one additional “Ticket Pack” of 5 tickets for $45 on Wednesday, December 18 at 8:00 AM.
Sign ups for the additional “Ticket Pack” of 5 tickets is immediately following your purchase.
Folks, for those of you who wonder why our prepurchase "ticket" system is needed, let me explain the rationale behind it. Put simply, indoor court space rental from the Town of Canmore is very expensive and we need to be absolutely certain that the court space we book is prepaid in its entirety. We do not want to go from session to session wondering if there are sufficient sign ups to pay for the court space each day. That's just too risky!
And something new for you to think about –
We are always on the lookout to improve your playing experience and for the January/February sessions, we are introducing one Intermediate EPC (Every Point Counts) session per week. This is for our Intermediate players who are looking for more competitive play. The session will be clearly marked on the schedule.
For our Advanced Play members who already enjoy EPC sessions, we are also applying DUPR to the Advanced EPC games. That means, the EPC scores will be recorded in DUPR.
And lastly, the SPD (Same Partner Doubles) has been wildly popular so we have added several more SPD sessions for January/February.
That’s all for now!
12 décembre 2024 -
How do I know how many sessions I have signed up for?
So we've had a few folks bring up the question of how to figure out how many sessions they've signed up for? Fairly easy process, go the the Trackie page where you can see all the sessions and players within your division. Type your name in the BY REGISTRANT NAME box and click SEARCH. This will pull up and provide a count of those sessions you've signed up for.
Couple of things to keep in mind - you would need to do this for your level page as well as the SPD page if you played in SPD; and a few people have variations in their name (Sue vs Susan) so make sure you check on all spellings.
If you can't remember how many tickets or drop-in fees you've purchased, contact Sue Cowitz (sue@bowvalleypickleball.org).
If you've signed up for more sessions than you have tickets, you can: (1) cancel the extra sessions; (2) purchase tickets from someone else in your division (BVPA Facebook page is a great resource); or (3) pay a drop-in fee the day before a session (if there isn't a wait list).
25 novembre 2024 -
NEW - YOUTH PLAY
We have implemented a Youth Play program for qualified individuals. This initiative is headed up by Al and Ruth Shipton and has very clear qualifications and requirements stipulated. You can see the attendant documents and forms on our website under the Membership tab. There we have posted our Youth Membership Application Form and the Responsible Adult Application Form. If this is of interest to you, your first step is to carefully review the Forms and the requirements and then let me know of your interest. We expect to proceed on a case by case basis.
16 juillet 2024
Tarif et dates limites
Tous les tarif sont en CAD $
QUICK links for Members (just CLICK on the green)
Calendar of Indoor Winter (January-February) Sessions - click HERE. You must have a current 2025 membership to purchase tickets.
Having issues purchasing ticket packs? Or want to buy a $10 drop-in session (members only)? Check your October 31 e-Newsletter for the drop-in link, or email:
sheila@bowvalleypickleball.org or mike@bowvalleypickleball.org
Important Information Regarding Skill Levels and Progression
2024 Official Rulebook can be found HERE
Join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association ("BVPA")
2025 Memberships are now on sale for $100! Click the JOIN-RENEW button above. Membership is valid from date of purchase until December 31, 2025.
Our Indoor Program is offered in three sessions (November-December, January-February and March-April) in Room 200, Canmore Rec Center on 2 courts. Indoor play is run on a cost recovery basis, by pre-selling virtual "ticket packs", with online registration for play at your skill level. Members only.
"Tickets" for the indoor WINTER (January-February) 2025 session went on sale Dec 15 with registration for play on Dec 17. Initially tickets were sold in pack of 8 for $72, but have been replaced by packs of 5 for $45. For more information please see the NEWS tab on the right of the website. The schedule is posted under QUICK LINKS.
Our Outdoor Program runs from mid-May to mid-October. All regularly scheduled outdoor play is included with your 2025 membership fee. Outdoor play is held at two locations, Veterans Park and Larch multi-purpose rink. Member sign-up opens every Thursday for the following week.
Most of our play is levelled round robin play: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced. Plus Same Partner Doubles play (open to all levels).
Lieu
There are 4 permanently lined pickleball courts utilizing temporary nets provided by the BVPA for club sponsored events only. Traditional hard court surface. Please park on 8th Street when using the courts.
Bow Valley Pickleball Association
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Important dates for the upcoming Winter (January-February) session
Hello Everyone,
Remember that you must be a 2025 BVPA member in order to purchase tickets for January and February indoor play. If you have not yet done so, please go our website to renew your membership. It's easy.
“Ticket Pack” Sales Dates for January/February Session Key Dates -
“Ticket Packs” of 8 tickets for $72 go on sale on Sunday December 15 on a staggered basis:
Novice 8:00 AM
Intermediate 10:00 AM
Advanced 12:00 Noon
You may only purchase one “Ticket Pack” at this time.
Sign Ups for play for those who have purchased the initial pack of 8 tickets will begin on Tuesday December 17 at 8:00 AM. Please sign up your chosen dates as soon as you can.
Then, if you think you might like additional tickets, please review the sessions where there are still available spots. And, if the remaining available spots suit your schedule, you may purchase one additional “Ticket Pack” of 5 tickets for $45 on Wednesday, December 18 at 8:00 AM.
Sign ups for the additional “Ticket Pack” of 5 tickets is immediately following your purchase.
Folks, for those of you who wonder why our prepurchase "ticket" system is needed, let me explain the rationale behind it. Put simply, indoor court space rental from the Town of Canmore is very expensive and we need to be absolutely certain that the court space we book is prepaid in its entirety. We do not want to go from session to session wondering if there are sufficient sign ups to pay for the court space each day. That's just too risky!
And something new for you to think about –
We are always on the lookout to improve your playing experience and for the January/February sessions, we are introducing one Intermediate EPC (Every Point Counts) session per week. This is for our Intermediate players who are looking for more competitive play. The session will be clearly marked on the schedule.
For our Advanced Play members who already enjoy EPC sessions, we are also applying DUPR to the Advanced EPC games. That means, the EPC scores will be recorded in DUPR.
And lastly, the SPD (Same Partner Doubles) has been wildly popular so we have added several more SPD sessions for January/February.
That’s all for now!
12 décembre 2024 -
How do I know how many sessions I have signed up for?
So we've had a few folks bring up the question of how to figure out how many sessions they've signed up for? Fairly easy process, go the the Trackie page where you can see all the sessions and players within your division. Type your name in the BY REGISTRANT NAME box and click SEARCH. This will pull up and provide a count of those sessions you've signed up for.
Couple of things to keep in mind - you would need to do this for your level page as well as the SPD page if you played in SPD; and a few people have variations in their name (Sue vs Susan) so make sure you check on all spellings.
If you can't remember how many tickets or drop-in fees you've purchased, contact Sue Cowitz (sue@bowvalleypickleball.org).
If you've signed up for more sessions than you have tickets, you can: (1) cancel the extra sessions; (2) purchase tickets from someone else in your division (BVPA Facebook page is a great resource); or (3) pay a drop-in fee the day before a session (if there isn't a wait list).
25 novembre 2024 -
NEW - YOUTH PLAY
We have implemented a Youth Play program for qualified individuals. This initiative is headed up by Al and Ruth Shipton and has very clear qualifications and requirements stipulated. You can see the attendant documents and forms on our website under the Membership tab. There we have posted our Youth Membership Application Form and the Responsible Adult Application Form. If this is of interest to you, your first step is to carefully review the Forms and the requirements and then let me know of your interest. We expect to proceed on a case by case basis.
16 juillet 2024
Tarif et dates limites
Tous les tarif sont en CAD $
PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here's what you need to know -
1. Due to very limited indoor venue availability, BVPA offers no indoor drop-in play for non-members.
2. If you would like to play outdoors in season, our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch)
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans Courts: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch Courts: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor play is at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore in Room 200 and is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.
PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here's what you need to know -
1. Due to very limited indoor venue availability, BVPA offers no indoor drop-in play for non-members.
2. If you would like to play outdoors in season, our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch)
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans Courts: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch Courts: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor play is at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore in Room 200 and is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.
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PICKLEBALL IN CANMORE FOR VISITORS
If you are planning a visit to Canmore and are looking for opportunities to play pickleball while in Canmore, here's what you need to know -
1. Due to very limited indoor venue availability, BVPA offers no indoor drop-in play for non-members.
2. If you would like to play outdoors in season, our BVPA Guest Player Policy states that visitors (ages 18+) are welcome to join the play at their appropriate skill level as long as there is room in the event.
We are organized by skill levels: Novice (2.5), Intermediate (3.0) and Advanced (3.5+). See QUICK Links on this webpage to see our Outdoor Play Schedule and location of play (Veterans or Larch)
There is no online means for visitors to determine whether a given session has available spots. Instead, we ask visitors to come to the courts as per the Outdoor Play Schedule (see the Quick Links for the current month schedule) and if there is availability, you will gladly be welcomed to play with the BVPA members. Please choose the proper session for your realistic level of play and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
There is a $10.00 fee per session to be paid in cash to the Session Captain. A liability waiver also needs to be read and signed prior to the start of play. Visiting players need to bring their own paddles.
2. If you expect to play several times (outdoor and/or indoor) and you want to be able to sign-up for sessions, join the Bow Valley Pickleball Association and become a member. 2025 memberships are now on sale for $100. Membership includes all regularly scheduled 2025 outdoor play. Indoor play is scheduled on a cost recovery basis with pre-purchased "tickets".
3. If you have your own playing group, paddles and balls (with/without your own net).
Outdoor at Veterans Courts: If you have your own net, you can book Veterans Court by navigating your way through an extensive sign-up process found at https://canmoretennis.ca/Website/Page/Home Court fees are $20 per hour. These 4 courts are shared by pickleball and tennis and both have prebooked times set aside for their respective club play only. Outside of pre-booked club court times, there are available times for bookings by visitors.
Outdoor at Larch Courts: If you do not have your own net, Larch multi-purpose rink has 2 permanent nets in place and is lined for 4 courts. Outside of pre-booked court times, Larch rink can be booked through the Town of Canmore. Cost is $12 for residents or $20 for non-residents.
Indoor play is at Canmore Recreation Centre: Booked through the Town of Canmore in Room 200 and is available for rent all year round. $74/hour for a private booking, two courts.