What is the Bellingham Pickleball Club?
The Bellingham Pickleball Club (BPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing and supporting the sport of pickleball in the greater Bellingham area.
At BPC, we:
- Collaborate with the Bellingham Parks Department and other organizations to manage and optimize play at local venues.
- Host events, including Level Open Play, skill development sessions, and special weekend activities.
- Partner with community organizations to expand and improve local pickleball facilities..
- Offer classes, clinics, and open play indoors at local venues.
- Provide portable nets for play at local venues.
- Loan equipment (nets, paddles, balls) for try-outs and special occasions.
- Help maintain courts by clearing winter debris.
- Organize donation drives to fund new courts and equipment.
- Advocate for pickleball and its growth in our community.
- Maintain communication through our website and social media sites.
- Work with businesses and agencies to develop and promote the sport.
- Offer member discounts at Pickleball Central, Players Pickleball, Armory Pickleball, Bellis Fair, and other local venues.
- Use surveys to understand and respond to member needs and preferences.
Join us in making pickleball thrive in Bellingham!
Have a question or comment for the board? We want to hear from you.
PO Box 30271
Bellingham, WA 98228-2271
A huge thanks to our sponsor, Players Pickleball! We’re especially proud to partner with a Bellingham-based company that actively supports our local pickleball community.
Join us in showing our appreciation—when you use the link below, you’ll receive a discount, and they’ll continue sharing their profits with us. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you, Keith Turley, of Imagine Design Studio for building and hosting our website. You are amazing to partner with!
Meet the Current Board of BPC
The BPC Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM . Most meetings are held via Zoom though some are in person. Members are welcome to attend these meetings, but cannot vote on matters presented. To receive the Zoom code for the Board Meetings contact us.
Our Board:
Cathie Badalamenti, Vice President and Communications/TIH Chair (2024-2026)
Viva Barnes, Member-at-Large and Open Play and Events Chairs (2025-2026)
Ron Bedell, Treasurer (2025-2027)
Toni Brooks, Member-at-Large and Skills Development Chair (2025-2027)
Sean Cool, Secretary (2025-2027)
Matias La-Pino, Member-at-Large and Tournaments Co-chair (2025-2026)
Bill Miller, President and Tournaments Co-chair (2025-2027)