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
NEW SESSIONS, UPDATES & REQUESTS BELOW.
And way MORE in the 2/9 MEETING NOTES, including new court developments, USAPA, and Cornwall!
bellinghampickleball.org/meeting-notes/
Input welcome!
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> Let us know if you'd like to help us create a new webpage for those new to pickleball and/or BPC.
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> We are seeking hosts for sessions below to ensure they happen, (or host your own Monday evening Sehome session.) Nothing happens by magic, but we’ll give you all the support you need to get started.
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> INFO & REGISTRATION LINK FOR upcoming local 2020 North Sound Tournament: bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
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> SAVE THE DATE: Next BPC Development meeting is Sunday April 19th @ 5:45pm. Optional potluck 5pm.
Location: 2829 Lynn St, Bham 98225 (Pat & Gail’s place near Yeagers).
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NEW SESSIONS IN SCHOOL GYMS:
For liability reasons, you must be or become a BPC member to participate. (bellinghampickleball.org/membership/ )
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“TOP PICKLE” @ MERIDIAN HIGH on Saturdays
Saturdays 1-4pm; Limit of 20 people on 4-5 courts. Cost $6 - $20. (you choose)
Start with drills, and then play “Top Pickle”.
Winners move up a court & split. Losers go down a court/ split.
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Feb. 29th: Levels 2.5 - 3.0;
March 7th: Levels 3.0 - 3.5;
March 21st: Levels 3.5 and up;
March 28th:Levels 2.0-2.5;
Contact Carsten @ ckroon@gmail.com or 360-746-1298, for an invitation.
Include: Name, contact info, AND date of session(s).
You’ll need to download the Spond app to get the invitation.
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FRIDAY NIGHTS @ SEHOME HIGH; 6-9pm
We need folks to volunteer as hosts to ensure these sessions happen!
To volunteer or inquire, contact bellinghampickle@gmail.com
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3 badminton courts in auxiliary gym; Cost $3-8 (you choose)
To request a session invitation, include name, contact info, & session date.
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March 6th:
Beginner to low novice; (Levels 1.0-2.0); Coached drills, and open play.
Hosted by Goebels. Contact bagoebel@gmail.com
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March 13th:
Level 2.0 - 2.5; Coached Drills, rotating drill games, plus play;
Led by Dotti Berry.
Contact Bellinghampickle@gmail.com (but response will be delayed.)
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March 20th:
Levels 2.5-3.0; Drills, and then play.
Contact salishsue@gmail.com or 360-671-7109.
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March 27th:
Levels 3.0-3.5; Drills and then play.
Contact ckroon@gmail.com or 360-746-1298.
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April 3rd :
Level 3.5 & above; Drills, and then play.
Contact ckroon@gmail.com or 360-746-1298.
There is so much going on, and it all happens because of volunteers. Thank you!
Please let us know if there is something you’d like to do to help with BPC activities.
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MEETING NOTES/UPDATES @ bellinghampickleball.org/meeting-notes/
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bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickle
#bellinghampickleball
Flyers/Documents • Bellingham Pickleball Club
bellinghampickleball.org
Flyers/Documents 2020 USA Pickleball Association Updates etc (10 downloads) 2020 YMCA North Sound Tournament (68 downloads) Survey Key Findings: Bellingham Fitness Pickleball 12/2019 (25 downloads) Survey Results September 2019 (66 downloads) BPC Accomplishment Summary & Volunteer Thank You! (71 dow...REGISTRATION opened today for the
2020 YMCA NORTH SOUND PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT.
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Details and registration link @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/
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Two Divisions
Max 16 players in each Whatcom division. All proceeds benefit the Y.
All players guaranteed minimum of 6 games.
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Saturday 4/18
Whatcom “Intermediate” (3.0 - 3.5) Division Preliminary Tournament @ Ferndale Y;
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Saturday 4/25
Whatcom “Advanced” (Upper 3.5 and above) Division Preliminary Tournament @ Bellingham Y;
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Saturday 5/2
OUR TOP 2 GUYS & 2 GALS in each division will compete in the North Sound Championship Finals @ Mt Vernon.
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Sharing welcome.
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#bellinghampickleball
Flyers/Documents • Bellingham Pickleball Club
bellinghampickleball.org
Flyers/Documents 2020 YMCA North Sound Tournament (2 downloads) Survey Key Findings: Bellingham Fitness Pickleball 12/2019 (20 downloads) Survey Results September 2019 (63 downloads) BPC Accomplishment Summary & Volunteer Thank You! (69 downloads) September Schedule (134 downloads) Weekly View of Se...REMINDER and NEW UPDATES:
This Sunday 2/9 is BPC Development Meeting; all welcome!
Meeting 5:45- 7:15pm; Optional potluck @ 5pm;
2418 Keesling St, Bham 98225 (Jim & Maggi’s house, Columbia Neighborhood; 360.305.0304)
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We want to hear from you!
We will be discussing Cornwall planning among other topics.
See AGENDA @ bellinghampickleball.org/meeting-notes/
Even if you can’t make the meeting, we’d love your input!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com or message us.
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UPDATES
Two Brand NEW BPC-Hosted Sessions:
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> Levels 2.0-3.0 (lower to upper novice) on Tuesdays 2:30-4pm on two courts at Bellingham Covenant Church. No cost.
Hosts are Ed Goebel & Marv Benson. Focus will be on drills/ skill-building, and then play.
To be added to the Spond invitation list, please contact Barbara @ bagoebel@gmail.com
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> 2.5 & 3.0 “Step-Up”: Wednesdays 6-9pm at Fairhaven Middle School (starting 2/19).
This is a group for people who want to commit to skill building on specific elements needed to “step-up” to the next level. There will be skill-building drills, corresponding games incorporating those elements, plus play. There could be a bit of a boot-camp feel, so it’s only for players who want to apply focus in this type of way. 15 spots max for 3 courts. Preference given to folks who are willing & able to commit to 4 Wednesday sessions 2/19 - 3/12. (Re-evaluation for future sessions will happen by March 6th.) $5-10 per session (your choice).
....Hosted by Maggi & Friends. Contact Maggi @ mkabcd1234@gmail.com to express interest, including whether you can commit to 4 sessions. Those who express interest will be contacted by 2/13 regarding whether you have a spot in the group. (FYI: you must be or become a BPC member to participate in any sessions at school gyms.)
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If you don’t know what level you are, you can use the self-rating guidelines @ bellinghampickleball.org/rules-and-organizations/ for reference, or inquire.
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BTW, other school gym times are available if you’d like host or co-host a BPC session.
Thank you for your support and your input!
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bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
We want to hear from you!
Even if you can't make it to the meeting, we'd love your input!
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Sunday February 9th, BPC Development Meeting-
All welcome!
When: Meeting 5:45- 7:15pm; Optional potluck @ 5pm;
Where: Jim & Maggi’s House, 2418 Keesling St, Bham 98225 (Columbia/ Eldridge Neighborhood)
Why: Get updates and offer your input!
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MAIN TOPICS:
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CORNWALL 2020 PLANNING Spring/Summer:
What do YOU want to see happening re: ......?
Scheduling; Drop-in Sessions; Paddle Rack System; Skill-level Sessions; Volunteers; Facilities; Maintenance; Special Events; Etc.
What do we want to keep the same, and what do we want to modify?
WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR INPUT!
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POTENTIAL NEW COURTS: Bellingham Fitness, Mt Vernon, Port of Bellingham, Bellingham Parks, & WWU.
(See Bellingham Fitness Pickleball Survey “key findings” @ bellinghampickleball.org/flyers-documents/. FYI, Bellingham Fitness is still remodeling...)
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BPC-HOSTED SESSIONS @ BCC & School Gyms (Bellingham & Meridian): Check-in about past & future sessions.
(FYI: Upcoming Saturday 1pm Meridian sessions are 2/29, 3/7, 3/21, & 3/28. What would you like to happen?)
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SAVE THE DATES:
2020 YMCA NORTH SOUND PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT:
> Saturday 4/18: Whatcom “Intermediate” (3.0 to 3.5) Division Preliminary Tournament @ Ferndale Y;
> Saturday 4/25: Whatcom “Advanced” (3.5+ to 4.5+) Division Preliminary Tournament @ Bellingham Y;
> Whatcom individual YMCA registration opens February 17th. Details to come. All proceeds benefit the YMCA.
> Sat. 5/2: Our top 2 guys & 2 gals in each division compete in the North Sound Championship Finals @ Mt Vernon.
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As always, thank you for your support, input, and inquiries!
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bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
www.bellinghampickleball.org
Welcome to the Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC). BPC promotes the development of pickleball skills, facilities and community in the greater Bellingham area. BPC Membership Supports: Expansion and improvement of local pickleball facilities.Greetings Picklers!
There is lots going on with local pickleball & with BPC.
See below for updates, reminders, and results of the recent Bellingham Fitness pickleball survey.
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1) CORNWALL PARK
A. Thank you for taking such good care of the courts!
B. REMEMBER, NEVER PUT ANYTHING DAMP in the lock box, as it's prone to mildew.
C. Please bring brooms, blower, brooms, and/or towels for cleaning & drying the courts when you come to play. Take towels & belongings home.
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2) WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA (360.733.8630)
*NEW* 4-WEEK CLINICS at FERNDALE & BELLINGHAM, starting the week of January 6th, through Spring!
Info/ Registration @ www.whatcomymca.org/adult-sports-leagues (scroll down for Ferndale)
*FERNDALE: BEGINNER/ NOVICE with Rick Anderson:
Tuesdays 4-5:30pm; Thursdays 2:45-4:15pm;
*BELLINGHAM with Byrd Penney: Thursdays: 9-10:30am Int/Advanced; 10:30-noon Intermediate; 12-1pm Beginner/Novice.
FERNDALE DROP-IN SESSIONS
(www.whatcomymca.org/ferndale-gymnasium):
BEGINNER/NOVICE M, W, & F 10:30-11:45am;
INTERMEDIATE W & F 1:15-3:15pm;
“ADVANCED" Th 12:30-2:30pm
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3) BELLINGHAM FITNESS PICKLEBALL SURVEY RESULTS (condensed version)
Thank you to the 125 people who submitted the survey!
Let us know if you'd like to participate in a BF Pickleball focus group on January 9th or 16th, or if you want to see more detailed survey results.
docs.google.com/document/d/1HQTNyIX8a82jAC1iApCIsyCBNLrm3QiJisI4sHkxgp8/edit?usp=sharing
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4) UPCOMING BPC-HOSTED SESSIONS - WOW!
The BPC-hosted sessions are going great, and in demand!
See below for what’s coming up in January and beyond, with contact info.
You will also need to have the “Spond” app downloaded to receive invitations. If a session is full, you may be added to the waiting list. For liability reasons, must be or become a BPC member.
If you want to see more sessions, BPC is happy to try to find a time & place if you volunteer to host, or co-host.
We ask those who can also play during the day or elsewhere to wait 4 hours before RSVPing “yes” to more than one session a week.
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SATURDAY 1/11 @ MERIDIAN HIGH;
WHAT TYPE OF SESSION DO YOU WANT TO SEE?
We might let the rental go unless someone has a suggestion.
BPC has the gym rented from 1-4pm.
We are open to all ideas for 4 courts! ($5-20).
Please message us or email bellinghampickle@gmail.com .
Thank you to local "Players Pickleball" for sponsoring the Meridian sessions!
(USE CODE bpc10 for 10% off paddles & $10 rebate to BPC.)
www.playerspickleball.com
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ONGOING MONDAYS 7 - 8:30pm; LEVELS Beginner to under 3.0; Bellingham Covenant Church on Bakerview; by donation; Led by Ed ; Contact Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com
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ONGOING WED., resuming Jan 8; 2:30 - 4:00pm; LEVELS Beginner to under 3.0; Bellingham Covenant Church by donation; Led by Ed; Contact Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com
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ONGOING TUESDAYS, resuming Jan. 7th; 6 - 9pm; LEVEL 3.75 & ABOVE; Shootout format; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8; Carsten: 360-746-1298 or ckroon@gmail.com
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ONGOING THURSDAYS, resuming Jan 9th; 6-9pm; LEVELS 2.0 – 3.0; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8
NOTE: Session invitations may be closed due to high demand.
Darcy, Margen, and helpers: 360-224-4049 or riggins_schmidt@me.com
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ONGOING THURSDAYS, resuming Jan 9th; 6-9pm; LEVELS 3.25 – 3.5; Fairhaven Middle School; $3-8
NOTE: Invitations are currently closed due to high demand.
Kim: 651-900-4543 / klphei101@hotmail.com
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ONE-TIME SESSION, FRIDAY JAN. 10th; 6:45 - 8:45pm; LEVELS 2.0 - 2.99; Sehome High School: Drills, Top Pickle, and Open Play; $3-8. This SESSION IS FULL @ 32 participants.
Ed & Barbara: bagoebel@gmail.com to get on wait list, or be invited to “Open Play” 8-8:45pm.
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NEW: WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9pm; January 15, 22, & 29, and Feb 5;
LEVELS 3.0-3.5; Fairhaven Middle School
(FYI: There will be no Tuesday evening sessions for these levels again until Tuesday February 11th @ Lowell.)
W 1/15; SIX COURTS;
W 1/22, 1/29, & 2/5; THREE COURTS;
Session invitations may close due to high demand.
Erica & Amy B: ericakulm1@gmail.com
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5) SAVE THE DATE: NEXT BPC MEETING:
Sunday, February 9th 5:45pm (Optional potluck @ 5pm).
We’ll be thinking ahead about spring play at Cornwall, among other things. Let your voice be heard!
Maggi & Jim’s house; 2418 Keesling Street, Bham (Columbia Neighborhood).
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6) 2020 YMCA North Sound Pickleball Championship TOURNAMENT (Multi-county in spring)
Preliminaries will be Sat. 4/18 or 4/25 @ each of five YMCAs for “Intermediate” Division (3.0 - 3.5) and Advanced Division (3.75 & up). Finals for top men & women is Saturday May 2nd, 8am-2pm @ Mt Vernon YMCA. (Men’s, Women’s, & mixed doubles teams for each division from all locations.) More details & registration info to come. Stay Tuned.
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7) LYNDEN & FERNDALE YMCA
Lynden YMCA: Wednesdays 1-3pm; Bring your own net for one court!
Ferndale YMCA: BPC has loaned two portable nets to the for use on-site, on an ongoing basis. They are labeled “BPC/ YMCA” & stored in the “garage” there. If you don’t know how to assemble or disassemble, please ask for guidance from someone who does. We have given the Ferndale Y a list of who is authorized to check the nets out if BPC needs to use them at another venue. www.whatcomymca.org/ferndale-gymnasium
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8) SEATTLE! 3-Day BOOST Pickleball Intermediate Camps
(3.0-4.0 level players)
Fri- Sun: Jan 3-5, 2020 (Wait List);
Feb. 21-23; March 13-15; April 10-12; May 15-17; June 5-7
Plus you can use code CRBellPC for 5% off, and 5% rebate to BPC!
www.pickleballcentral.com/training_camp_seattle_p/pbcampsea.htm
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Happy Holidays to one & all!
THANK YOU for your support of pickleball in our community!
We always welcome your input!
bellinghampickle@gmail.com
www.bellinghampickleball.org
#bellinghampickleball
www.bellinghampickleball.org
Welcome to the Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC). BPC promotes the development of pickleball skills, facilities and community in the greater Bellingham area. BPC Membership Supports: Expansion and improvement of local pickleball facilities.