About Us
History
The Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association was formed by Karen Renfrew, Dennis Regnier and Lin Buckler in 2009. With the help of others a level play program was developed and brought to the Coast. At that time the level play concept was unique to the Sunshine Coast. There isn't a better way for players of equal ability to improve their skills and play in a competitive, yet fun, environment. Subsequently the organization was incorporated in 2014 as an association under the provincial society act.
Future
Several members have asked whether we are working on establishing a permanent pickleball facility. The answer is "yes". In Fall 2019 we launched our campaign to build a dedicated, year-round, pickleball facility on the Sunshine Coast. Covid-19 interrupted our campaign but in Spring 2023 we relaunched our proposal. In January 2024 we began negotiations on a new site on the Coast, but in March 2025 we suspended negotiations due to costs. The New Facility Committee regrouped and in Fall 2025 identified another promising site. Details
Executive & Directors
President: Brian Chipman
Past President: Ross Miller
Vice President: Ted Bentley
Secretary: Michael Jackson
Treasurer: Carolyne Oughton
Directors at Large:
Carol Mollerup
James Adam
Cheryl Linsley
Janyce Bampton
Jim Pye
Committee Chairs
Executive: Brian Chipman
Communications & PR: Brian Chipman
Player Development: Cheryl Linsley
New Facility: Ted Bentley
Operations: Michael Jackson
Events: Ross Miller
Funding: Carolyne Oughton