Coaching Accreditation & Clinics

Coaching Accreditation

The focus for player, coach, and officials development centers on building a more consistent and aligned system across British Columbia. This includes standardizing a provincial coaching pathway that aligns with the Pickleball Canada Organization’s (“PCO”) National Program and the Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model, ensuring that coaches and athletes follow a clear, structured progression.

In addition, efforts will strengthen competition and officiating development by hosting an annual Provincial Championship as a key qualifier for National Championships and Provincial Team selection. A standardized officials training program will be introduced through regional and provincial clinics, with local, regional, and provincial tournaments serving as practical environments for training, mentoring, and advancing officials.

Coaching, Instruction, and Learn-to-Play Initiatives
Pickleball BC continued to support instruction and coaching initiatives designed to grow the game responsibly. Learn-to-play programs and instructional opportunities remain critical to welcoming new players and supporting long-term engagement. 

Key themes from 2025 included:
• NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) certification PCO Task Force participation to review 2026/2027 programs
• Emphasis on safe, inclusive, and positive instruction environments
• Collaboration with clubs to promote development opportunities
• Recognition of the important role instructors play at the community level 

 The objective is to improve and expand standardized training, certification, and development opportunities province wide.
 

Clinics

If you would like have information about an upcoming clinic posted here, send your content to MarCom@PickleballBC.ca.
Pickleball BC’s guidelines for posting of lesson and clinic offerings. See: Website tournament and clinic posting policy (PDF).

Lower Mainland

Cheryl Young

One day beginner or intermediate camps

Join certified coach Cheryl Young and her team for a fun 3- or 4-hour clinic of pickleball instructions, drills, skills and games. The location is BCIT in Burnaby.

Go to www.cypickleball.ca/camps to hear video testimonials, learn more and register, or contact Cheryl with any questions through that site. Free pickleball protective eyewear is given to every registrant to take home as Cheryl’s gift. More than 2,400 people have taken these camps since April 2023. See 220+ five-star Google reviews at cypickleball.ca. Paddletek demo paddles to try and new paddles are available to purchase at every camp.

“Learn to Play / Early Player” crash course camps

Dates: May 30, June 27, July 25, September 19, October 17, November 28, December 19

Learn the basics in this 3-hour camp. This camp is suitable for brand new players or players with fewer than 20 games under their belt. All equipment is provided. No experience is necessary. Return to your community ready to play with confidence!

“Level Up 1” intermediate camps

Dates: May 30, June 27, July 25, September 19, October 17, November 28, December 19

This camp is suitable for intermediate-level players. Each player’s wish list will be covered. Gain confidence by learning how to keep the ball low and reduce pop-ups. Start playing with more strategy and execute your shots with more purpose. Learn the mechanics of the serve, drive, third shot drop, re-sets, firefights, lobs, footwork and strategy.

Mona Lee — certified IPTPA & NCCP pickleball instructor, coach & referee

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL
Play with confidence & build good habits from the start!  Paddles, balls & all equipment provided.

When: FRIDAYS July 10-July 31 (6 spots left)
Where: MARPOLE Community Center 990 W59th Ave, Vancouver
Time: 1:45-3:15pm
Cost: $28/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #614984
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

When: FRIDAYS July 10-July 31 (4 spots left)
Where: KERRISDALE Community Center 5851 West Blvd, Vancouver
Time: 5:15-7:15pm
Cost: $30/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #621802
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

When: SATURDAYS July 11-Aug 1 (14 spots left)
Where: KERRISDALE Community Center 5851 West Blvd, Vancouver
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Cost: $30/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #621800
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

PICKLEBALL NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE: DOUBLES STRATEGY 
When: TUESDAY May 5-26 1 (5 spots left)
Where: MARPOLE Community Center 990 W59th Ave, Vancouver
Time: 10:45-12:45pm
Cost: $28/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #614986
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

PICKLEBALL NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE: THIRD SHOT DROP 
When: THURSDAYS July 9 – July 23  (9 spots left)
Where: KERRISDALE Community Center 5851 West Blvd, Vancouver
Time: 10:15-12:15pm
Cost: $28/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #621795
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

PICKLEBALL NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE: MLP PICKLEBALL 
When: SUNDAYS July 5– July 12  (7 spots left)
Where: KITSILANO Community Center 2690 Larch St, Vancouver
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Cost: $28/2hr lesson
Register: Van Rec  punch in program #621749
If you have any questions please text Coach Mona 778-908-2878

When: TUESDAYS: 2 classes per session
Where: MEMORIAL SOUTH 5955 Ross St, Vancouver
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Cost: $30/hr lesson
Register: Van Rec punch in program number beside the session you prefer:
July 21 & 28  #636400
Aug 4 & 11 #636401
Aug 18 & 25 #636402

Township of Langley clinics

Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre

Adult pickleball — Learn to play
Course ID #00060713
Every Friday, 4:45–5:45 p.m., Gym AC (300) — $75.20

Adult pickleball — Learn to play
Course ID #00060714
Every Friday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., Gym AC (300) — $75.20

Course description: These beginner-level lessons teach the fundamentals of pickleball, from understanding the rules of the game to developing proper techniques for serving, volleying and playing. Equipment is provided. Registration fees are refundable if a request for withdrawal is received at least 5 days before the start of the program. If less than 5 days’ notice is given, registration fees, less a 10% cancellation fee, will be refunded.

Squamish

TBD

South Coast

If you would like to have information about an upcoming clinic posted here, send details to: MarCom@PickleballBC.ca.

Vancouver Island

If you would like to have information about an upcoming clinic posted here, send details to: MarCom@PickleballBC.ca.

TBD

Thompson Okanagan

Lake Country

TBD

Okanagan Valley — Kelowna

TBD

If you would like to have information about an upcoming clinic posted here, send details to: MarCom@PickleballBC.ca.

Kootenay

If you would like to have information about an upcoming clinic posted here, send details to: MarCom@PickleballBC.ca.