If you've come to this page you're either new to the game or wanting to enhance your skills and knowledge of pickleball. There's so much to learn..... but we've got you covered! Follow the links below and you'll probably find what you're looking for.
CLUB LESSONS
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SPI LESSONSTo get involved with lessons, an individual must first take out a membership with SPI, www.saskatoonpickleballinc.ca/join. Within 24 hours, a welcome message will come from SPI with links to all program offerings, including lessons. The signup for these is through a program called SignUp Genius (SUG). We recommend that members create a SUG account for ease of use. Dates, times and fees for fall classes are announced in the weekly SUG signup and in SPI's newsletter. Classes tend to fill up quickly (first come ~ first served ~ no preregistration), so be prepared to sign up right at 7:00 PM.
SPI offers the following learning programs throughout the year:
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2025 OFFICIAL RULEBOOK
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To ensure consistency in rules and regulations wherever pickleball is played, Canada and other countries have agreed to adhere to the rules outlined in the 2025 Official Rulebook – International Edition.
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Canadian Tournament Player Ratings (CTPR)
YOUR CTPR
Did you know that your rating (CTPR) will fluctuate slightly after every sanctioned tournament game you play? Win or lose, every point counts, because ratings are adjusted based on your “actual” final score (A) against the predicted probability (P) of your team winning/losing, given your current CTPR. It’s a transparent system, showing changes after every game you play.
HOW TO FIND YOUR EXACT CTPR (CANADIAN TOURNAMENT PLAYER RATING)
1. Log in to your profile on Pickleball Brackets
2. Under your name, click on “My Stuff”
3. Click on “Organizations”
4. Click on Pickleball Canada
5. Your CTPR ratings for doubles, mixed and singles will show.
Note that your CTPR may be different from your “Pickleball Brackets” rating because CTPR includes only your results from PCO sanctioned tournaments. If you’ve played in sanctioned tournaments before, check out your “game results” to better understand how your rating changes. Good luck to all participants in Pickleball Saskatchewan Provincials 2024!
Did you know that your rating (CTPR) will fluctuate slightly after every sanctioned tournament game you play? Win or lose, every point counts, because ratings are adjusted based on your “actual” final score (A) against the predicted probability (P) of your team winning/losing, given your current CTPR. It’s a transparent system, showing changes after every game you play.
HOW TO FIND YOUR EXACT CTPR (CANADIAN TOURNAMENT PLAYER RATING)
1. Log in to your profile on Pickleball Brackets
2. Under your name, click on “My Stuff”
3. Click on “Organizations”
4. Click on Pickleball Canada
5. Your CTPR ratings for doubles, mixed and singles will show.
Note that your CTPR may be different from your “Pickleball Brackets” rating because CTPR includes only your results from PCO sanctioned tournaments. If you’ve played in sanctioned tournaments before, check out your “game results” to better understand how your rating changes. Good luck to all participants in Pickleball Saskatchewan Provincials 2024!
LESSON DESCRIPTIONS
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Did you know that SPI offers all new members one free Introduction to Pickleball Lesson? These are scheduled on Friday afternoons from 12:40 – 2:40 PM at Uptown Jack’s, located in the Saskatoon Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre (219 Primrose Drive, Saskatoon).
PLEASE NOTE:
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SKILLS AND DRILLS LESSONS
SPI offers Skills and Drills Clinics in a variety of session blocks. These clinics are designed for beginner/novice and intermediate players who would like to work on specific aspects of their game. The clinics are 120 minutes long, with 60 minutes of instruction followed by 60 minutes of game play. Clinics are limited to 8 participants. SPI members who register are asked to commit to the entire teaching block. Registration is done through SignUp Genius. Clinics topics are geared to the skill level of players and may include: ** Introduction to Pickleball ** The Dink Shot ** 3rd Shot Drop ** ** Deep Serve and Return of Serve ** Attacking With a Purpose ** Beating The Bangers ** ** Lobbing & Lob Defence ** Strategy and Court Positioning ** |
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PRACTISE AND PLAY LESSONS Are you looking for immediate feedback on your game? If so, join others in an effective learning environment where skill-alike players receive tips from on-court coaches regarding shot selection, shot placement, shot technique, court positioning, reading an opponent, working with a partner and game strategy. Time is dedicated to helping participants improve their shots by practising specific skills or playing specialized games. Practise and Play programs are geared towards Intermediate and Advanced Players in four-session blocks. Registration is done through SignUp Genius. |
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DINK, DROP, DRIVE PROGRAM
This program is for players in the 3.5 range looking to hone dink, drop and drive skills while improving strategies in shot selection, execution and court positioning. The class will focus on returning the ball with the right shot (dink, drop, or drive) for a solid defence and winning offence. There will also be focus on playing with a partner. Players who register must already use the dink and third shot drop regularly in their game. |
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SUMMER DRILL AND PLAY SERIES
During the summer months, SPI holds two-hour clinics on a variety of topics. Players are able to sign up for each individual clinic as it is opened up in the weekly signup ~ Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (the week preceding the clinic). A few notes about the clinics:
CLINIC TOPICS 1: “GOTTA” DROP IT ...... How, when and where to drop a shot? Clinic will also focus on the value of deep serves and deep returns. 2: “OUGHTA” DINK IT ...... How to stay in a dink battlele and win .... placement, speeding it up, lobbing from the kitchen, going from a dink to volley contest and back to dink. 3: “WANNA” DRIVE IT ...... Drive serve vs lob serve, drives down the line, middle and cross court, half and full court. Adding spin to your drive, being strategic, returning drives (deep and block). 4: “COULDA” LOBBED IT ...... How and when to lob (baseline, mid-court, NVL), returning a deep lob (drop, drive or lob), execuQng an overhead smash. 5: “GONNA” PLAY TOGETHER ...... Playing partners will have the opportunity to attend together, learn strategies and have their game critiqued by instructors. |
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Saskatoon Pickleball Inc. coaches have put together a few resources/handouts for students. We hope you find these useful as you work to improve your game!!
Round Robin Sheets (for 8 - 24 players inclusive) Pickleball Dynamic Warmup Suggestions Student Reminders Guidelines For Skill Assessment |
EQUIPMENT |
We would like to thank the following pickleball equipment sponsors who have contributed to our fundraising efforts. Please visit their websites for more information about equipment offerings.
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While we encourage you to buy from these local suppliers, equipment may also be found at several sports stores.
LEARN TO REFEREE |
Dexter Wyse and his team will be instructing a FREE six-week Referee Training Program beginning in March. Each session will include a brief introduction followed by live practice refereeing of your fellow referee students, manually keeping track of the score and common referee decisions made during a match.
Prior to the on-court training, students will need to review Pickleball Canada's PowerPoint training file for referees and the rulebook. Both are found within the Officiating page of the Pickleball Canada website linked at the bottom of this sign-up. Participants should take the online test for pickleball players. You can copy and paste this link into your browser and scroll down the page to 'Training'.
https://pickleballcanada.org/officiating/demo-officiating-program-information/
Reffing is a great way to get up close to the pickleball action during tournaments and give back to the sport we all love. With Provincials being held in Saskatoon at Uptown Jack’s this year, the tournament committee will be seeking many referees!
REFEREE TRAINING SPECIFICS:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8
Location and Time: 2:45 - 4:45 PM at Uptown Jack’s
Cost: It’s Free
To register: Anyone interested must be (or become) a member of Saskatoon Pickleball Inc. and then register through SPI’s SignUp Genius Program - click here.
Inquiries: Please email Dex Wyse, [email protected]
Prior to the on-court training, students will need to review Pickleball Canada's PowerPoint training file for referees and the rulebook. Both are found within the Officiating page of the Pickleball Canada website linked at the bottom of this sign-up. Participants should take the online test for pickleball players. You can copy and paste this link into your browser and scroll down the page to 'Training'.
https://pickleballcanada.org/officiating/demo-officiating-program-information/
Reffing is a great way to get up close to the pickleball action during tournaments and give back to the sport we all love. With Provincials being held in Saskatoon at Uptown Jack’s this year, the tournament committee will be seeking many referees!
REFEREE TRAINING SPECIFICS:
Dates: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 and 8
Location and Time: 2:45 - 4:45 PM at Uptown Jack’s
Cost: It’s Free
To register: Anyone interested must be (or become) a member of Saskatoon Pickleball Inc. and then register through SPI’s SignUp Genius Program - click here.
Inquiries: Please email Dex Wyse, [email protected]
LEARN ABOUT PICKLEBALL
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Pickleball Canada Organization is a premier site for everything Pickleball in Canada. On the HOME PAGE you can find recent news and links to information about the sport (rules, recreational and competitive play). There is also a wealth of information about coaching and officiating.
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The OFFICIAL RULE BOOK for pickleball can be found on this website, along with a PLAYER RATING SYSTEM. There is also information about IFP member countries and the Bainbridge Cup Tournaments.
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Like to watch You Tube videos? ... check out the Pickleball Channel. From basic and winning tips, to tournament videos and little snippets like "How to Stop Leg Cramps" .... the Pickleball Channel has it all.
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A group of 10-14 year olds from Fullers Library was doing a research project on "The Sport of Pickleball". They came across SPI's website and used some of our information. Anna (one of the youngest in the group) contacted us through her Librarian/Educator and suggested that we put this link on our website. THANK YOU ANNA!
The article gives a brief overview of pickleball, its history (the version that does not include "Pickles" the dog!), rules, techniques, safety and benefits for all ages. At the end of the article there are many useful links. To read the full article CLICK HERE
The article gives a brief overview of pickleball, its history (the version that does not include "Pickles" the dog!), rules, techniques, safety and benefits for all ages. At the end of the article there are many useful links. To read the full article CLICK HERE
