The Calgary Pickleball Club (CPC) was formed in 2012 to introduce, promote and develop the sport of Pickleball and within 10 years  membership reached 2400 people. Alberta has the highest number of registered pickleball players in the country with 23 clubs. In Canada, it is estimated there are over one million households playing pickleball. The growth curve has led to an effort by Pickleball Canada to become a National Sport Organization and recognized by Sport Canada.