SASKATOON EVENTS |
SSFA FUN TOURNAMENT - is now full!
WHAT: The Saskatchewan and Canada Senior Games are held every two years. The last one was in 2018 and the next one will be in 2020. In the off years, SSFA holds games in each activity. This year SSFA Pickleball is holding a "Fun Tournament".
WHERE: Father Basil Markle Park Courts, 105th Street, across from ACT Arena
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Please be at the courts no later than 12:30 pm to register
WHO: The first 30 women and 30 men that sign up will participate. Don’t delay, spots will fill up quickly. Nick Kalyn will have the sign up sheet at SPI/SSFA Open play times or you can send your name to: Nick at nick.k@shaw.ca and arrange your method of payment with him.
WHY: Because it's so much fun!
COST: $10.00 per person!
SOCIAL: We'll head to Specklebelly's Brew Pub Patio after play is finished for appetizers, the cost of which is covered in the $10 registration fee. Any money left over after paying Specklebelly's will be put toward balls, equipment, and court improvements.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
WHAT: The Saskatchewan and Canada Senior Games are held every two years. The last one was in 2018 and the next one will be in 2020. In the off years, SSFA holds games in each activity. This year SSFA Pickleball is holding a "Fun Tournament".
WHERE: Father Basil Markle Park Courts, 105th Street, across from ACT Arena
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Please be at the courts no later than 12:30 pm to register
WHO: The first 30 women and 30 men that sign up will participate. Don’t delay, spots will fill up quickly. Nick Kalyn will have the sign up sheet at SPI/SSFA Open play times or you can send your name to: Nick at nick.k@shaw.ca and arrange your method of payment with him.
WHY: Because it's so much fun!
COST: $10.00 per person!
SOCIAL: We'll head to Specklebelly's Brew Pub Patio after play is finished for appetizers, the cost of which is covered in the $10 registration fee. Any money left over after paying Specklebelly's will be put toward balls, equipment, and court improvements.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- This fun tournament is only open to SSFA members.
- There will be a limited selection of alcohol available at Specklebelly's Brew Pub as their cooler is not working. They will offer 4 types of draft beer, an ice bucket with an assortment of coolers, as well as one selection of white & red wine.
- Payment for the tournament must be made to Nick by no later than July 8th. If payment isn't received, your spot will be filled by people on the wait list. There will be NO REFUNDS for no shows [if you can't attend at the last minute (because life happens), please let Nick know ASAP so a replacement player can be arranged].
- To add some flare, let’s make it a Saskatchewan Roughrider theme party! Come out sporting your Rider gear!
- Everyone is guaranteed a minimum of 6 games of play.
2018 SSFA Fun Tournament
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Ukrainian Night Fundraiser - A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Ukrainian Night Fundraiser was a huge success raising over $5,000 to go towards court improvements at Father Basil Markle Park. Many thanks to the countless volunteers who organized the event, decorated, solicited prizes and gave speeches to 230 attendees. WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK the following businesses and individuals who donated prizes or money at the fundraiser: Lucky Bastard Distillery, Lorna Lee, Pickleball Shop, Jenny and Clive Diller, Smash Nation, Kim and Allison Sapara, Sutherland Auto Clinic, Bev Kowalchuk, Lardner Trailer Sales, John Bennetto, Canadian Tire - Preston Crossing, Christiane Sundby, CAA - Bedford Square, Nick and Helen Kalyn, City of Saskatoon Leisure Services, Joanne Cliff, Boston Pizza - Blairmore, Joanne Kachur, Park Funeral Home, Allison and Peter Davies, Creations by Phyllis, Bill Chuniak, Wells Interiors (Joanne Henke), Doris Santha, Hand and Stone Massage-Stonebridge, Sandy Friesen, YWCA, Mark Gignac, Nordon Drugs, Betty Beaton, Tom’s Apiary Arts (Tom Mallany), Glade Penner, Woodstyles Woodworking (Willie Marks), Pearl Hawkins, Save On Foods - Kensington, Vivian Skuce,Quilt Designs in the Yard (Brenda Gibbs), Barry and Irene MacDonald, Shoppers Drug Mart - Kensington, Deb and Dave MacLean, Mister Print, Fred and Janie Hettinga, Marion Mutala, Charles Neufeld, Colleen Moniuk, Susan Lee, Harvey Dunne, Jeanette Block, Manny Reis, Audrey and Kurt Breker, Kelly Lendsay, Kathy Pulles-Henick, Ian Johnson, Warren Spafford, Jeannie Alain, Chris Broten, Eileen Pavka, Elaine Keil, Lance Holmstol, Darlene and Cleave, Scott Matheson, Theresa Kirkpatrick, Dennis Fetterer. |
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OTHER TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS |
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JUNE 27 - 30, 2019
2019 Canadian National Pickleball Tournament Ontario, Canada PCO Sanctioned Event - Hosted by the Kingston Pickleball Club Registration starts February 1, 2019, 9:00 am |
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JULY 1. 2019
Canada Day Pickleball Tournament Southey, Saskatchewan Non-sanctioned tournament hosted by the Southey Pickleball Club Registration opens May 20, 2019 To Register email: pickleballsoutheytournament@gmail.com For more info call Brenda Fry 306.718.7549 |
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JULY 12, 2019
6:00 pm Pickleball Has Come To Imperial - Open House and BBQ Imperial, Saskatchewan Cost: $10.00 adults, $5.00 students RSVP by July 10, 2019 For Info call Evan 306.963.7833, Pat 306.963.7682, or Barry 306.291.8343 Note: Come and Play, Come and Learn, Come and Watch! Bring runners and a lawn chair. |
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JULY 25 - 28, 2019
NISSAN Showdown in the Hat Strathcona - Lions Park, Medicine Hat, Alberta AB/PCO Sanctioned Tournament (Tier 3) Registration opens May 15, 2019 at 10:00 am |
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AUGUST 24 - 25, 2019
2019 Paddles on the Prairie Tournament Douglas Park, Regina, SK PCO Sanctioned Event - Hosted by Regina Pickleball Registration starts May 28, 2019, 12:00 noon |
STONEWALL |
SEPTEMBER 6 - 8, 2019
Stonewall Pickleball Tournament Stonewall Curling Rink, Stonewall, Manitoba Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men's Doubles .... more information to follow ... |
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