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School Programs Spring 2026
Over the past few years, the SCPA provided pickleball instruction to Chatelech Secondary School students and will be hosting our next program May 25 - 29.
More recently, the SCPA was successful in its application with Pickleball BC for the Phase 2 - Activating Youth Pickleball BC program (AYPBC). This program is aimed at Grades 6 and 7 students over two sessions at five SD46 schools including, Langdale, Cedar Grove, Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Davis Bay elementary schools. The SCPA will also offer once monthly follow-up sessions for each school.
The AYPBC was made possible on the Sunshine Coast through funding, club members and many volunteers who stepped up to support the program. Special thanks to the SCPA Player Development Committee, led by Cheryl Linsley, Barry Krangle, Philippa Pulitz, Rick Semel and the many volunteers.The program is focused on students developing skills, confidence, and a love for the fast-growing sport. The hands-on approach has been a key ingredient in the program’s early success. “We’ve seen incredible energy from the students,” said Krangle. “They’re picking up the game quickly and, more importantly, they’re having fun while staying active.”
SCPA Board Members Cheryl Linsley and Carol Mollerup
donate $200 raised from the Festive Dinner to Dr. Chris Hergesheimer, Food Programs Lead at the Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank.
$500 Grant from the District of Sechelt 2025
SCPA is pleased to announce that the District of Sechelt awarded again in 2025 a $500 grant to further SCPA's programs in Sechelt. The grant will be used to offset some of the costs associated with our
- week long program at Chatelech offering pickleball programs to to students
- Canada Day celebration at Hackett Park
- Dinks & Drinks Tournament at Sechelt Arena
Thank You District of Sechelt
Chatelech Youth Program, May 26 - 30, 2025
The SCPA held a youth Pickleball orientation and development program at Chatelech Secondary High School the week of May 26th. Chatelech has approximately 600 students and this is the second event held over the past two years. The program was run by SCPA Board Member and Player Development Chair, Rick Semel. Rick was assisted by many volunteers and teachers. The program was a big success and finished with a tournament and prizes being awarded to the winning Teams.
The SCPA are hosting a Canada Day youth tourney on Canada Day at Hackett Park, so everyone is welcome to come out to cheer on the players.
Special thanks to Rick Semel, Robert Schumann, the volunteers and the enthusiastic group of students.
Powell River Tournament - September 29, 2024
A shout out to our friends and neighbors at the quathet Pickleball Association for hosting their Cutting-Edge Pickleball Tournament at the Powell River Racquet Centre on Sunday September 29th. It was a welcoming and fun event that included a number of teams from the SCPA with several bringing home some cool swag. Congratulations to:
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3rd place in 3.0-3.4 women's doubles - Vallee Lena (quathet) / Bush Laura
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1st place in 3.5-4.0 women's doubles - Nely Sepe / Kia Sufalko
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3rd place in 3.5-4.0 men’s doubles - Brian Chipman / Gord Clayton
·Other notable SCPA Teams that participated
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Steve Waghorn (quathet)/ Paul Fenton
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Marilyn Haines / Minika Stoscher
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Susan Chipman / Stacey Clayton
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Lexa Pomfret / Bahar Razzaghi
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Adele Anderson / Marian Shoemaker
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Frank Cloutier / Terry Akiyama
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Bruce Fraser / Andre Casaubon
New Facility Proposal 2024 - details
Dinks & Drinks Tournament, Sept 7, 2024
Sechelt Arena - Details
Arena Bowl Tournament, June 22/23, 2024
Gibsons Arena - Details
SCPA Shirts for Sale Online - details