About Us

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in Calgary, Canada and North America

Pickleball in Calgary

About Us

The Calgary Pickleball Club (CPC), founded in 2012, has grown into one of Canada’s largest pickleball communities with over 1,500 members. Our mission is to foster a vibrant, inclusive environment where players of all ages and abilities can experience the fun, health benefits, and camaraderie that pickleball offers. As a volunteer-driven organization, CPC brings together a dedicated team of coaches, event organizers, and volunteers who are passionate about promoting the sport. Through our diverse programming—including lessons, clinics, tournaments, and social events—we strive to make pickleball accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Our commitment to fair play, safety, and community building is evident in our programs, partnerships, and initiatives, which support mental health and physical well-being. With a growing membership that spans all age groups, CPC continues to champion pickleball as a sport for life, enhancing community health and connection across Calgary.

Our History

The Calgary Pickleball Club (CPC) was formed in 2012 to introduce, promote and develop the sport of Pickleball in Calgary 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.

Pickleball is a Life Sport

It is accessible and available for all ages in both recreational and competitive organized play. The CPC aims to increase the number of Calgarians involved in pickleball in order to maintain an active lifestyle, build healthy relationships, positive sports attitudes and reduce health risks.

Pickleball Trivia Quiz

Just for fun, here is a pickleball trivia quiz about pickleball’s history, rules, and general facts about the sport: https://allthetrivia.com/pickleball-trivia-quiz/

Our Mission

To promote and develop the sport of pickleball in Calgary for everyone.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the primary organization for the development of the sport of pickleball in Calgary.

Our Values

Fair play, inclusivity, exercise and health, safety, and fun.

Our Goals

We are committed to promoting pickleball to enhance community health and well-being. As the fastest-growing sport in North America, pickleball is celebrated for its accessibility, making it a popular choice for all Calgarians, including seniors, youth, and individuals with special needs. With a membership exceeding 1,486, CPC ranks among the largest pickleball clubs in Canada. Our mission is to foster fun, fair play, and mental well-being in a safe and inclusive environment. Through events, tournaments, and fundraisers, we aim to support mental health initiatives and agencies that share our belief: “Strong, Healthy Relationships and Lifestyles Build Strong, Healthy Communities.”

Our Affiliations

We are affiliated with both Pickleball Canada and Pickleball Alberta and members of Sport Calgary
Our club also supports mental health and donates to Carya as well as the Calgary Food Bank.
 

CPC Bylaws

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