Waterloo Region Upcoming Events
Adult Pickleball Summer Camp
This camp is geared towards Intermediate and Intermediate Plus Players
The Adult Summer Camp focuses on advanced skill development, position-specific training, game strategy and competitive game analysis. Don’t miss out on this unique camp opportunity to elevate your skills, develop intentional court strategies and build your confidence. It is open to POWWR members only.
Dates: Monday July 14th, Wednesday July 16th and Friday July 18th
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
3 days of focussed skills, competitive drills, strategic game play, improved partner communication and fun!
9 hours of high-quality instruction with POWWR Certified Coaches
Location: KW Badminton Club, 69 Agnes St, Kitchener
Coaches: POWWR Certified Coaches with 1 coach for every 4 players (24 player max)
Cost: $250 (includes POWWR swag)
Registration: Complete the online registration form to reserve your spot
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Summer Ladder Play for Intermediate/Advanced Players
POWWR is pleased to announce a seven-week Ladder Play for Intermediate/Advanced players, scheduled for Saturday afternoons in June and July. The program will be held at the K-W Badminton Club from 4:00 to 6:00pm, starting on June 7th and concluding on July 26th (except for July 12th, when the gym will be unavailable). The registration fee for the program is $55.00.
We have the capacity to register 24 players, and regular attendance is crucial to maintain the efficiency of the ladder system. A roster of substitute players will be maintained in the event that a substitute player is required.If this sounds appealing to you and you wish to participate, sign up at Online Registration Form. Confirmation and payment details will follow.
POWWR Coaches offering Pickleball Lessons throughout the summer
POWWR Coaches are available for individual or small group lessons. The coaches will work with you to enhance your game, whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. More information is found on the Lessons page.
At our CHA facility
Two new Pickleball nets have been purchased this spring. Please respect the equipment (refer to the video on proper handling when moving the nets on/off the courts)
Tennis Lessons Schedule
2025 tennis/pickleball lessons (TBD please check back for details)
Pickleball Lessons – TBD
What is Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport played using a special perforated ball
on a 20-foot-by-44-foot court with a tennis-type net. The court is
divided into right/even and left/odd service courts and non-volley
zones. (See Figure 2-1.)
The ball is served diagonally across the net to the opponent’s
receiving court using an approved motion. The ball is struck back
and forth across the net until a player fails to return the ball in
accordance with the rules.
Points are scored only by the serving side when the server or the
server’s team wins the rally, or the opposing side commits a fault.
The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until the
serving side loses the rally or commits a fault.
Typically, the first side scoring 11 points and leading by at least a
2-point margin wins.
Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles.
The Players
Pickleball is a game that requires cooperation and courtesy. A
sense of fair play from giving the opponent the benefit of any
doubt is essential in maintaining the game’s underlying principles
of fun and competition. To that end:
- All points played are treated the same regardless of their
importance; the first point of the match is as important as
match point. - Either partner in doubles can make calls, especially line
calls; there is no place in the game for one partner telling
another, “That was my call, not yours.”
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USA PICKLEBALL Official Rulebook (2024) - Prompt calls eliminate the ‘two chance option.’ For
example, a player cannot claim a hinder from a ball rolling
on the court after they hit a ball ‘out;’ they gave up their
ability to call the hinder by choosing instead to hit the ball. - Players strive to cooperate when confronted with a
situation not covered by the Rulebook. Possible outcomes
can be a replay, allowing the rally to stand, or in extreme
cases, asking for a referee to resolve a dispute. - Where possible, rules accommodate players with various
adaptive needs - Players avoid wearing clothing that closely matches the
ball color. - Players should not question or comment on an opponent’s
call, although any player may appeal a rally-ending line call
to the referee before the next serve occurs.
Unique Features
Two-Bounce Rule. After the ball is served, each side must make
one groundstroke prior to volleying the ball.
Non-Volley Zone (NVZ). An area that extends 7 feet from the net
on each side, within which a player is not allowed to strike the ball
without it first bouncing. More specifically, the whole court from
net to baseline is the same and can be freely used for all play with
one exception: volleying. The first seven feet, the non-volley zone,
cannot be used for volleying.
(Wheelchair) Players using wheelchairs may allow the ball to
bounce twice before returning the ball. The second bounce can
be anywhere on the playing surface, which includes the area
surrounding the court.
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SECTION 2 – COURT AND EQUIPMENT
2.A. Court Specifications. The dimensions and measurements for
the standard pickleball court are:
Figure 2-1
2.A.1. The court shall be a rectangle measuring 20 feet (6.10
m) wide and 44 feet (13.41 m) long for both singles
and doubles matches. (See Figure 2-1.)
2.A.2. Court measurements shall be made to the outside of
the perimeter and non-volley zone lines. All lines
should be 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide and the same
color, clearly contrasting with the color of the playing
surface.
2.A.3. The minimum playing surface area measures 30 feet
(9.14 m) wide and 60 feet (18.29 m) long. A 10-foot
(3.05-m) surrounding margin measures 40 feet (12.19
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m) by 64 feet (19.51 m). Other recommendations for
playing surface dimensions are:
Purpose Width – feet (m) Length – feet (m)
New Construction 34 (10.36 m) 64 (19.5 m)
Tournament Play 34 (10.36 m) 64 (19.5 m)
Wheelchair Play 44 (13.41 m) 74 (22.56 m)
Stadium Court 50 (15.24 m) 80 (24.38 m)
2.A.4. (Wheelchair) The recommended playing surface area
for Wheelchair play is 44 feet (13.41 m) wide and 74
feet (22.55 m) long. The size for Wheelchair play in a
stadium court is 50 feet (15.24 m) wide by 80 feet
(24.38 m) long.
2.B. Lines and Areas. The lines and areas of the standard
pickleball court are explained below. (See Figure 2-1.)
2.B.1. Baselines. The lines parallel to the net at each end of
the court.
2.B.2. Sidelines. The lines perpendicular to the net on each
side of the court.
2.B.3. Non-Volley Zone (NVZ). The area of the court,
specific to each team, on either side of the net
bounded by a line between the two sidelines (nonvolley zone line) parallel to and 7 feet (2.13 m) from
the net. All NVZ lines are part of the NVZ.
2.B.4. Service Court. The area beyond the NVZ on either
side of the centerline, including the centerline,
sideline, and baseline.
2.B.5. Centerline. The line down the center of the court on
either side of the net extending from the NVZ to the
baseline separating the odd and even service courts.
For Mini-singles, the centerline shall also extend
through the non-volley zone.
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2.B.6. Right/Even Court. The service area on the right side
of the court when facing the net.
2.B.7. Left/Odd Court. The service area on the left side of
the court when facing the net.
2.C. Net Specifications.
2.C.1. Material. The net may be made of any mesh fabric
material that will not allow a ball to pass through it.
2.C.2. Posts. Net posts should be 22 feet +/- 0.0 Inches
(6.71 m) from the inside of one post to the inside of
the other post. The maximum diameter of the net
post should be 3 inches (7.62 cm).
2.C.3. Size. The net length should be at least 21 feet 9
inches (6.63 m) extending from one post to the other.
The net height from the bottom edge of the net to
the top should be at least 30 inches.
2.C.4. Edge. The top of the net should be edged with a 2-
inch (5.08-cm) white tape binding over a cord or
cable running through the binding. This binding must
rest upon the cord or cable.
2.C.5. Center Strap and Height. A center strap is
recommended for a permanent net and must be
placed at the center of the net to enable easy
adjustment to the 34-inch (86.36-cm) requirement at
center. The top shall be 36 inches (91.44 cm) high at
the sidelines.
2.C.6. Draping Net. Except on the serve, a replay will occur if
the ball goes over the net and hits a draping net on
the ground.
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