Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Pickleball and NTSC Camaraderie!
Our hosts and certified coaches, Kim Hines and Sarah Graham from Paddles Up Pickleball, have helped us organize our very own NTSC Pickleball Tournament.
Both new and experienced players are welcome. Separate courts are available so everyone can play at a comfortable level. It's a great chance to get active, try something new and connect with fellow NTSC members.
Registration Process - READ CAREFULLY!
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Register with NTSC.
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Check your email for the NTSC registration confirmation. It will contain a link to the Paddles Up Pickleball tournament form.
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Complete the Paddles Up form, sign your waiver, make your payment to Paddles Up.
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You must complete steps 1-3 to assure your attendance. If you don't make your payment in time you will lose your spot.
The link in your email is exclusively for NTSC members. We expect this to be a very popular event so it will be limited to members.
Part 1 | Sunday | May 24 3 - 6 PM
Game Play begins at The Birchmount Community Centre, where you will brandish a Pickleball Paddle during three hours of great tournament fun.
93 Birchmount Rd., between Danforth & Kingston Rd.
TTC bus available from Main Station.
Arrive and be ready to play at 2:55 PM. (Do not arrive earlier!!)
Part 2 | Après 6:15 - 8 PM
Following the games, we'll pack up the paddles and take a short 4 KM drive to The Hideout, where NTSC Picklers have exclusive access to the second floor to enjoy some complementary appetizers, pub snacks and game recap.
2282 Queen St E
The après is limited to NTSC picklers.
Additional food and drink orders are your responsibility.
What to Bring
- Court shoes (running shoes), a Paddle (if you have one) & a water bottle.
- Change of clothes optional.
Cost $30
All sales are final. Cancellation is conditional on a waitlisted attendee taking your spot. Please allow 72 hours notice for cancellation so we can find someone to take your spot.
Game Format
If all players have some experience, we will use 6 courts in a round robin type of tournament (where everyone plays with someone different) for each game. Games will run for 10 minutes, players will have a 10 minute break, play again for another 10 minutes, repeat. If some of the players have minimal or no experience, we will dedicate one court for quick instruction with the goal of getting them into the tournament by the third game.
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton into one family-friendly game. It can be played singles or doubles on a court that looks like a tennis court but is much smaller. Instead of tennis rackets, you use paddles and a plastic ball.
Here are a few videos to learn from and laugh along with.
