Mission Statement
BPC promotes the development of pickleball skills, facilities and community in the greater Bellingham area.
To become a BPC member, or to renew your membership:
Click here to submit form & payment online
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- Click and download the pdf link below.
- Print and fill out the form.
- Write a check and mail to the address listed, or give to a board member with check or cash.
BPC Membership Supports:
- Expansion and improvement of local pickleball facilities.
- Welcoming environment for players of all levels.
- Vibrant pickleball community.
- Opportunities to connect with players of your level.
- Enhanced communication, including BPC website.
- Links to places to play, local classes and clinics, rules and organizations, and discounts.
- And much, much more…
Contact Us
Questions about the club, or anything else?
Visit “Bellingham WA Pickleball”, a local group of pickleball players on facebook. Provides general information but not specifically BPC.
News and Updates
1) Yes, we’d ALL rather just play pickleball, than write emails or attend meetings, but PLEASE ADVOCATE for MORE PICKLEBALL FACILITIES in BELLINGHAM PARKS!
THIS THURSDAY 9/19, 6:30-8:30PM @ Bloedel Donovan Multi-Purpose Room
This will be a Park Dept Open House focusing on updating the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PRO Plan). This PRO Plan will be THE guiding strategic document for the Park Department for the next six years!
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IF YOU CANT MAKE IT, please send comments/feedback via email to noliver@cob.org (Nicole Oliver, Development Director) ASAP
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If pickleball has significantly impacted your life, you are encouraged to briefly share your personal story, Recommend exploring options to increase the number of pickleball courts planned for Bellingham Parks including, but not limited to, covered courts.
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If you are interested in looking at the Park Dept Documents, the working Draft chapters, and the survey results, they can be found at:
cob.org/gov/projects/Pages/Parks/Parks-Recreation--Open-Space-Plan-Update.aspx
See email for more info. Questions?
Email Bellinghampickle@gmail.com or call/text Maggi @ 360.305.0304
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2) SUNDAY 9/22 BPC DEV’T MEETING; 5:45 Meeting; 5pm Optional Potluck
Please join BPC as it grows & develops opportunities for the community!
We will be reviewing the recent survey results (130!), and asking for input on future steps.
Pat & Gail’s Place: 2829 Lynn St (near Yeagers)
RSVP Appreciated, but not required. All welcome!
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3) 2.0/2.5 NOVICE Coed TOURNAMENT; Friday 9/20, 9-11am @ SKAGIT YMCA
Participants need to be experienced in the basics of the game and how to keep score. Tournament format will be Round Robin with each participant playing six games with different partners and different opponents. Registration deadline is Wednesday 9/18.
Contact Gary Danilson gdanilson@hotmail.com or 360-540-5768
or Jacob Clem j.clem@skagitymca.org / 360-336-9622
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4) WHERE TO PLAY?
There are more options this fall & winter than previously. More to come later….
Meanwhile check out links & info on “Places to Play” @ www.Bellinghampickleball.org . This includes more offerings at Ferndale Y starting next week, and the Y is planning to stripe the Lynden gym for pickleball too.
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5) SEASONAL CHANGES at CORNWALL
If you have a blower, squeegee, and/or broom, you are encouraged to bring it, especially after wind or rain. If you are a responsible BPC member who would like access to the horseshoe shed for squeegees, please let us know. Same if you wish to be considered for access to the lockbox.
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6) PLEASE NOTE: LIKELY DELAYS FOR RESPONSE & UPDATES
Maggi (BPC Secretary & Communications Manager) will be out of town from late September through early November, and doing very minimal BPC related work. Barbara will monitor BPC emails, but expect potential delays and limited updates during that time. Thank you for your patience & understanding!
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7) PICKLERS PALOOZA at BIRCH BAY ACTIVITY CENTER ROCKED THE REGION!
120 people of all levels participated in a variety of sessions including clinics, challenges, wild drills, & open play. And wild it was with wind blowing the outdoor nets over multiple times. But at least the rain held off until 4pm!
Lots of fun was had, and lessons learned to make it even better in the future.
Thank you Planning Committee: Dotti, Paula, Melinda, Jill, Carol Lo, plus Heather & Heidi from BBAC! And a special shout-out to all the wonderful helpers throughout the day!
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Thank you for you input & support!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
Attend, write, participate, play! So many ways to to support the activity you love!
Thanks for mentioning this Friday's tournament at the Skagit Y. We have several entrants from Whatcom county. We are keeping registration open through Thursday.
Have you done the recent local pickleball survey to help BPC learn about the community & what folks wants? If so, thank you. 🙂 If not, we want to hear from you soon! We want to reach 100 responses by next Saturday, from all levels, of both BPC members and non-members.
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NOTE: Your personal info won’t be shared with others without your consent; only summary information. If you are part of a couple or family that plays pickleball, we’d love to get a survey for each individual even if answers are similar. It makes a big difference on the results analysis.
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CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY: forms.gle/xFQyw9QHgZZCSYFn9
This is what helps direct our steps into the future.
Please share with other picklers, and thank you for your time!
Bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
September 2019 Bellingham Pickleball Club Survey
We want to hear from you! BPC invites local picklers to complete this 10-15 minute survey to help us gather information & plan for the future. This is the best way for us to learn about our community and its needs! We want input from both club members & non-members. We want to hear from as many peop...Updates, Reminders, and Notes
NOTE: REVISED SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE
See revised Calendar, Schedule and/or Weekly View @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
SPECIFIC SESSION CHANGES STARTING September 1st:
ADDED: 1PM Tuesdays 2.0-3.0 PLAY (drop-in); & Mondays 3.75-4.5 Shootout Ladder;
DISCONTINUED: Saturday 1pm Beg/Novice; and Monday 1pm 3.5-4.0;
(There is NO hosted Beginner/novice session on Labor Day.)
MORNING DROP-IN: The plan is to be “No-host” by mid-September. Stay tuned.
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CHECK CORNWALL LOST & FOUND!
Everything is going to Goodwill after Labor Day (no joke!)
(If you’ve got an important item there, and can’t get it, email bellinghampickle@gmail.com .)
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FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ELECTIONS REPORT
We had a great meeting with 33 participants, and 32 votes cast.
That represents 18% of the membership, which is a great turnout.
Welcome Steve Dillon, Bob Hei, and Gaby Gaiz to the board😊
READ the MEETING NOTES and
“VOLUNTEERS of the Month/Year” & “BPC ACCOMPLISHMENTS” @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
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BLOWER CONTEST
There is a great prize for whoever finds us a blower that meets this criteria:
Long lasting rechargeable battery; sufficiently powerful; lightweight & appropriate dimensions to fit in lockbox with everything else; plus bonus for a brand for which club members already have battery chargers. Provide submissions to bellinghampickle@gmail.com
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SURVEY COMING SOON!
Stay tuned for a survey to gather important info from local picklers. Your voice matters!
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8/7 CORNWALL SOFT OPENING
What a super fun event with 54 participants! Photos & video coming soon to the website.
Thank you Lola, Judy N, Mary G, and Catharine for coordinating that great evening!
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REGISTER NOW for PICKLERSPALOOZA; Saturday 9/14
Pickleball for All Festival at Birch Bay Activity Center (BBAC), (inside & out);
Co-hosted by BBAC & BPC. Events for all levels. Everyone welcome!
To pre-register (necessary to secure spots in certain events, and to reduce check-in time on event day), go to www.PicklersPalooza.com.
For questions or help with registration, contact: heather@bbbprd2.com or (360) 656-6416
SCHEDULE with registration hyperlinks @ file:///C:/Users/magk1/Downloads/PicklersPalooza_TimeSchedule_-09.19db%20(7).pdf @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
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SUNDAY 9/22 BPC DEVT MEETING; 5:45 Meeting; 5pm Optional Potluck
You are all invited to help BPC as it grows and develops!
Pat & Gail’s Place: 2829 Lynn St (near Yeagers)
RSVP Appreciated, but not required.
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Thank you for you input & support!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
New Policy
Due to overwhelming demand, starting Saturday 8/24, the scheduled Beginner/Novice Skill-Sessions will be limited to 16 participants. There is now a sign-in sheet. It is 1st come, 1st serve, however we ask that priority be given to those who need the guidance and support of the volunteer helpers. If there are more than 16 interested, those who can drill and play independently are encouraged to do so on additional courts.
Must be able to follow directions, and function well in a group setting. If special accomodations are needed, please email bellinghampickle@gmail.com at least 72 hours in advance. Minimum age if 12.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
#bellinghampickleball
(Hopefully this works, as there have been some problems with FB.)
CLUB MEMBERS ARE AT IT AGAIN!
Club members, including incoming BPC Board Member Bob Hei, have built a new “Happy Court” to serve students of the Family Partnership Program, and residents of the Happy Valley neighborhood, primarily kids. They also hope in the near future to extend opportunities to individuals with special needs. BPC members rock!
READ ALL ABOUT IT with PHOTOS @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
HOT OFF THE PRESS- NEW BENCHES at CORNWALL
We just got a photo from BPC member, Phil Humphries, of new benches being installed in the spectator area at Cornwall. Thank you Bellingham Park Department!
Please try to remember that the two benches, and the locking storage box, are a great location for your butts, however not a good place to store your bags or bottles.
COMING SOON
> Updates & Info Re: Schedule & Skill-Sessions
> Notes from the BPC 1st Annual General Meeting & Elections;
(FYI, great new board of: Barbara, Steve D, Maggi, Terri, Bob H, Gaby, and Catharine!)
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RATING SESSION SPOT AVAILABLE 8/28 @ 4PM
There is one participant spot available in the club rating session for 3.0-3.5 (testing for 3.5). Please let us know if you are interested. Cost is $20-$30 (you choose). We’d like to fill that spot, (and there might be room for two).
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8/28 OPPORTUNITY FOR 4.0+ PICKLER TO BE MENTORED
We’d like to build a local base of raters. Might you be interested in learning about the process? If so please contact Maggi @ Bellinghampickle@gmail.com for inquiries or to express interest.
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SAVE THE DATES!
PICKLERS_PALOOZA; SATURDAY 9/14
Pickleball for All Festival at Birch Bay Activity Center (BBAC), (inside & out);
Co-hosted by BBAC & BPC. Everyone welcome! More info to come….
Pre-registration highly recommended.
To download, print and distribute flyer, go: bit.ly/PIcklersPalooza
To pre-register, go to www.PicklersPalooza.com.
From the previous link, you can also sign up for specific events such as:
Events include, but are not limited to:
1) Referee Clinic by Tami Mikkelson
2) Clinics (3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+)
3) Get official Pickleball Rating by certified Expert (Up to 3.5)
4) EPIC Picklers Challenge Courts (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+) - Both members of winning team receive commemorative paddle
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SUNDAY 9/22 BPC DEVT MEETING; 5:45 Meeting; 5pm Optional Potluck
You are all invited to help BPC as it grows and develops!
Pat & Gail’s Place: 2829 Lynn St (near Yeagers)
RSVP Appreciated, but not required.
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INPUT & SUPPORT ALWAYS WELCOME!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
Flyers/Documents • Bellingham Pickleball Club
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