Experience Pickleball at the RA
The RA Pickleball Centre is so much more than a top-notch, one-of-a-kind facility in Ottawa – It’s a community. It’s a place where individuals united by their passion for pickleball come to play and create social connections.
RA Pickleball is a welcoming community where players of all ages can play the game to the best of their ability all year round.
RA Pickleball is a welcoming community where players of all ages can play the game to the best of their ability all year round.
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EXPERIENCE PICKLEBALL
Individuals interested in participating may do so by:
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OUR FACILITY
Upcoming Special events & Tournaments
The following are operated independently of the RA. If you are interested in learning more, please click on the links to visit the event/tournament website. There are currently no events scheduled in the RA Pickleball Centre. |
Pickleball for all seasons!
Fall/Winter 2023/24 – current (until June 30, 2024)
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The following options are open to everyone - No membership required
All Level & Novice Play Drop-In sessions
September 5, 2023 - June 28, 2024
Looking for a fun way to meet other players as well as enjoy all levels of play but might not have a partner to play with? The RA Pickleball Centre is excited to be able to offer casual drop-in play for a daily fee. We are not able to supply pickleballs so please ensure you bring them when you drop in. Daily Drop-in Fee: $7 (including HST) ALL LEVEL PLAY (ALP) DROP-IN SESSIONS
NOVICE PLAY DROP-IN SESSIONS (Some experience necessary) Please Note: Individuals must know Pickleball fundamentals, rules of the game as well as have game play experience to be eligible to book this session. If you have never played before please check out our Intro to Pickleball Clinics
HOW TO BOOK -
What is Drop-in Play?
Players with varying skill levels (novice, intermediate, advanced) play together in a fun, social atmosphere. Games are created by using a rotational paddle rack where players upon completion of their game, return their paddles to the paddle rack, where a volunteer ambassador will shuffle paddles around to create a new foursome.
Plan your Visit
Pay-as-you-play court rentals
One-hour court rentals are available for all Non-RA and RA Members. Juniors (12 to 17 years) are welcome (and may book a court) but must be accompanied by an adult 18+. FEE (includes HST) : $30 per court Maximum 5 players per court (includes 1 spare) CHECK-IN IS REQUIRED – Individuals who have booked a court are required to check-in at the East Member Services Desk BEFORE the start of their court booking. Please ensure every individual in your party checks in. Individuals who do not check in repeatedly will receive a penalty charge. BOOKING RULES
NEW As of September 5, 2023, a rental fee is required to borrow Pickleball paddles and balls from RA Member Services (East desk). FEE: $5.00/rental (plus tax). Rental includes 1 paddle and 1 ball. Please note individuals will be required to provide a piece of photo ID which will be retained until the equipment is returned. Pickleball League - Fall 2023
The Pickleball League is open to everyone. An All Level Play Membership is not a pre-requisite to be able to register.
The RA offers a wide range of league play for a variety of skill levels. Each division within the league is intended to promote healthy competition in a fun and social atmosphere. A mixture of formats will be used to make each week interesting, including:
FALL 2023 LEAGUE NOVICE Division - up to 3.0+ skill
INTERMEDIATE Division - 3.0+ to 4.0 skill
ADVANCED Division - 3.8 to 4.5+ skill
How to join The registration request period has now closed. We are currently working through the registration request submissions and we will contact applicants as league spots are available for them. Clinics
Intro to Pickleball Clinics These 4-week clinics are a great place to start as you enter the world of Pickleball. 1 hour of coaching/week for four weeks in which you will learn basic shots, rules of the game and get information on equipment. We supply paddles and balls for these clinics. You provide energy and enthusiasm. Come dressed to move - comfortable workout clothing, non-marking runners and a water bottle. Fall 2023 Sessions
Level 2 Pickleball Clinics - Stay tuned for sessions These 4-week clinics will keep building and expanding on the drills and skills foundation from the Intro Course. Drills will cover the third shot drop shot, volleying, lobbing and overhead shot making. Strategy and teamwork will be stressed and developed. It is not necessary to have taken the Intro Session. Advanced Pickleball Clinic - Stay tuned for sessions The RA Centre is proud to offer pickleball clinics for upper levels players with instructor Kim Brent from TEAM SELKIRK. Kim is the current 2021 Canadian National Champion in both Mixed Doubles with partner Steve Deakin and Women's Doubles with her mom Barb Kerr. She is a PPR Professional Pickleball Certified Instructor. In the last 7 months Kim has traveled to 3 Provinces winning gold in ALL of her last 6 tournaments. Find out how she does it with this great upcoming clinic. High Performance Training Program - NEW
For competitive players with rating of 3.8 and higher
New to the RA – The Pickleball High Performance Training program has been developed by NCCP Certified Coach Cody Barbeau and follows the training principles of The National Competitive Training League (NCTL) which was founded by Cody in 2019. The NCTL has been very successful over the years and the RA is very excited to have Cody join our team and help take the league to the next level with a permanent home on our courts. The Pickleball HP program is designed for individuals with rating of 3.8 and higher wishing to compete in tournaments or for someone looking to increase their skill development for the purpose of competing. The program promotes a positive, collaborative and competitive environment to allow tournament players to compete at their highest ability. Weekly sessions will be shaped around the main pillars: Physical, Technical, Tactical, Theoretical, Psychological and grass roots skill development. These sessions will be a mixture of game play, skill development,drills and tournament style play. Participants will also receive individual profiles to keep track of their development throughout the program. Benefits of joining:
FALL 2023 PROGRAM High Performance Training Program - 3.8+ skill
How to join The Pickleball HP program is by invitation only. The expression of interest period has now closed. We are currently working through the submissions and we will contact applicants as league spots are available for them. Private, Semi-Private & Group Lessons
Want to learn more about the rules and techniques of Pickleball? Sign-up for private, semi-private or group lessons with one of our Club Pros. Our Pros provide lessons to all age groups and for all levels of play. The lessons given depend on a player’s ability or their preference for a specific area of instruction. All lessons are one (1) hour in length. The following are seasonal memberships (Sep 2023 - June 2024)
All Level Play (ALP) Memberships All Level Play Membership time slots are reserved for members to participate in all level play on the designated days and times (as per their selected membership option) for a seasonal fee. Players with varying skill levels (novice, intermediate, advanced) play together in a fun, social atmosphere. Games are created by using a rotational paddle rack where players upon completion of their game, return their paddles to the paddle rack, where a volunteer ambassador will shuffle paddles around to create a new foursome. All level play (ALP) membership options & fees
Due to high demand, these ALP Memberships are being sold through a lottery process (lottery application closed May 28, 2023).
– PICKLEBALL LOTTERY UPDATE – We are currently working through the ALP membership lottery process. Although some ALP membership time slots have sold out, there is still availability in many others (details on remaining memberships may be viewed in the grey "All Level Play (ALP) Membership Options & Fees" accordion below). We will continue to contact successful lottery applicants until all available time slots are filled (likely by early-July). ALP members have unlimited access to All Level Play on the day(s) and at the time for which they are registered. Individuals accessing the ALP time slot are required to play using the paddle rack system and must follow the direction of the Volunteer Ambassador. Individuals may only purchase one ALP Membership Option. FALL/WINTER 2023/2024 ALP Membership options MONDAY & WEDNESDAY options (2 days/week)
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS options (2 days/week)
SATURDAYS ONLY option (1 day/week)
When you become an ALP member you are joining our not-for-profit Association. Active ALP members enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership for the duration of their membership. All level play Structure
The All Level Play structure allows players with varying skill levels (novice, intermediate, advanced) to all play together in a fun, social atmosphere. Games are created by using a rotational paddle rack where players upon completion of their 12 minute game, return their paddles to the paddle rack, where a volunteer ambassador will shuffle paddles around to create a new foursome.
Good to know...
ALP members who wish to play on days and times outside their selected membership option may also:
Join our Team
Become a Volunteer Pickleball Ambassador
Volunteer Ambassadors ensure that our All Level Play times run smoothly and courts are assigned equitably. With a full membership base, the shifts will be fast paced and require you to know the game, make decisions and champion fair play. Interested? Please contact Jill Laidlaw for more information. |
How to...
Book a court or reserve a drop-in play session On-line through PlayRA
Click here to read the How to Tips on the PlayRA page. By phone Call Member Services at 613-733-5100 to book your court. Court booking rules may be viewed in the Play-As-You-Play Court Rentals accordion. Court schedules
Click below to view the full Pickleball Court Schedule
Current season
Court Etiquette
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COURT SPECIFIC
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RA ETHICS AT PLAY
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Coaching and Instruction
Don Cogan |
Cody Barbeau |
Joane Van Bergen |
Don Cogan
dcogan@racentre.com
When asked why he enjoys pickleball so much, Don replies that meeting new people and making new friends are the biggest upsides of the game. You’re having FUN working out and there’s always room to improve and play at different levels once you master the strategy and skills that come with the game.
Don realized early on that teaching the game to entry level and intermediate players of all ages was very rewarding. He looks forward to having the opportunity to work with members to help them improve their skills and strategy on the court.
- Certified Pickleball Instructor
When asked why he enjoys pickleball so much, Don replies that meeting new people and making new friends are the biggest upsides of the game. You’re having FUN working out and there’s always room to improve and play at different levels once you master the strategy and skills that come with the game.
Don realized early on that teaching the game to entry level and intermediate players of all ages was very rewarding. He looks forward to having the opportunity to work with members to help them improve their skills and strategy on the court.
Cody Barbeau
cbarbeau@racentre.com
Cody is proud to be the new Pickleball Coach at the RA Centre for Advanced players and currently competes as a Selkirk Sport Sponsored Player. He is also a Pickleball Coach at the Orléans Tennis Club and is a multiple gold medallist in local and regional events and a national medalist.
Cody has been coaching pickleball for 4 years. He is the founder of the National Competitive Training League (2019) which assembles top players to develop the skills and mindset necessary to compete and win at a National level. As a result, Cody has the pleasure of coaching, drilling and playing with top Pickleball players across Canada.
He also brings 5 years of tennis coaching and 25 years of golf professional experience. His athletic achievements include a provincial championship in tennis, golf, as well as a gold medal in golf at the World Masters Games.
Cody’s passion for coaching is equally as high as his passion for competing. His goal is to work with players to break barriers and improve their skills, so they achieve all their goals.
- PCI, NCCP I and Head Coach of the National Competitive Training League.
Cody is proud to be the new Pickleball Coach at the RA Centre for Advanced players and currently competes as a Selkirk Sport Sponsored Player. He is also a Pickleball Coach at the Orléans Tennis Club and is a multiple gold medallist in local and regional events and a national medalist.
Cody has been coaching pickleball for 4 years. He is the founder of the National Competitive Training League (2019) which assembles top players to develop the skills and mindset necessary to compete and win at a National level. As a result, Cody has the pleasure of coaching, drilling and playing with top Pickleball players across Canada.
He also brings 5 years of tennis coaching and 25 years of golf professional experience. His athletic achievements include a provincial championship in tennis, golf, as well as a gold medal in golf at the World Masters Games.
Cody’s passion for coaching is equally as high as his passion for competing. His goal is to work with players to break barriers and improve their skills, so they achieve all their goals.
Joane Van Bergen
jvanbergen@racentre.com
Joane loves playing pickleball and is passionate about teaching both adults and youth. She enjoys competing in Canada and the USA. Joane has also refereed many tournaments including the US Pickleball Open and the Canadian National Pickleball Championships. She earned her Pickleball Coaching Certification from PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) and her Level 2 Pickleball Referee status in Naples, Florida. Joane is a member of PCO (Pickleball Canada) and USAPA (United States of America Pickleball Association). Her organized lessons focus on understanding basics and developing fundamental skills to establish a solid foundation. Joane’s Referee status allows her to pass on all the current rules and strategy tips. She speaks English, French and basic Dutch.
Joane offers a simple and efficient approach to learning the game. She enjoys helping others learn the sport and improve their performance (both skill and strategy). If you are an adult or youth pickleball beginner looking for the "right way" to start the game in a fun and supportive environment, give Joane a call.
- Certified Pickleball Coach, Level 2 Pickleball Referee, Member of PCO and USAPA
Joane loves playing pickleball and is passionate about teaching both adults and youth. She enjoys competing in Canada and the USA. Joane has also refereed many tournaments including the US Pickleball Open and the Canadian National Pickleball Championships. She earned her Pickleball Coaching Certification from PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) and her Level 2 Pickleball Referee status in Naples, Florida. Joane is a member of PCO (Pickleball Canada) and USAPA (United States of America Pickleball Association). Her organized lessons focus on understanding basics and developing fundamental skills to establish a solid foundation. Joane’s Referee status allows her to pass on all the current rules and strategy tips. She speaks English, French and basic Dutch.
Joane offers a simple and efficient approach to learning the game. She enjoys helping others learn the sport and improve their performance (both skill and strategy). If you are an adult or youth pickleball beginner looking for the "right way" to start the game in a fun and supportive environment, give Joane a call.
