Pembroke Pickleball Club (PPC)
Picklers Points
Newsletter Fall 2026 edition 8
WHAT A DAY FOR PICKLEBALL!
The Pembroke Pickleball Club Tournament Mixer, held on August 29, 2026, at Chapeau Arena, was an absolute smash!
With 48 players, 24 teams and four competitive brackets, the courts were filled with exciting rallies, friendly competition, laughter and great sportsmanship.
Our Pembroke players were joined by friends from Petawawa, Killaloe, Chapeau, Deep River and Eganville, showing just how pickleball continues to bring players and clubs across the Valley together.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing players with different levels of tournament experience come together. For some, it was their first-ever tournament — a chance to experience the excitement, nerves and fun of tournament play. For others, it was an opportunity to share their experience, encourage newer players and enjoy another day of competitive pickleball sometimes with a partner they were meeting for the first time.
🏓 TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS
3.5+ BRACKET
3.25 BRACKET
3.0 BRACKET
2.75 BRACKET
Dick Knox & Arlene Corrigan | Robin Knox & Connie Doering
Linda Mitton & Linda Gavin (Killaloe) | Catherine Arends & Mona Godin (Chapeau)
Congratulations to Our Medal Winners!
3.5+ BRACKET
🥈 Silver: Jay Geddes & Wally Wilson
🥉 Bronze: Jay Makwana & Anne Murphy
3.25 BRACKET
🥈 Silver: Deb Lapierre & Stephen Pecoskie
🥉 Bronze: Lana Wilson & Rob Hickson
3.0 BRACKET
🥈 Silver: Joanne O’Connor & Shane Firlotte
🥉 Bronze: Heather Wilson & Valri Poley
2.75 BRACKET
🥈 Silver: Linda Mitton & Linda Gavin 🥉 Bronze: Moira Innes & Lori Duchrow
Celebrating Our Club Tournament Volunteers!
A HUGE shout-out to our amazing volunteers for our annual club tournament 2026!
Lori Donnelly • Deb Lapierre • Valri Poley • Debbie Robinson • George Poley • Rick Klatt • Gerry Perreault • Beth Loback
And special thanks to Heather Hickson, our Tournament Coordinator, for doing all the behind the scenes organizing and assuring everything ran smoothly!
🍂 FALL PROGRAMMING & CLUB UPDATES
As summer winds down, we will begin to see players returning from outdoor play and summer activities. We are looking forward to another busy fall and winter season with the Pembroke Pickleball Club!
Columbus Hall
Pentecostal Church Gym
Programming at the Pentecostal Church Gym will return to a more structured schedule in October.
***The Board will be meeting in September to review scheduling and finalize plans for the fall season.at all locations including close out at Kinsmen Courts.
🌟 A NEW OPPORTUNITY AT EQUINOX!
We are pleased to announce that the Club has been approved to schedule Wednesday evenings at Equinox!
This is an exciting opportunity for the Club made possible because of our new incorporation. However, the design of programming, costing for members, scheduling and how the space will be used will all require further Board consideration.
Please be patient as we work through this new opportunity. There are many details to consider before start-up, and the need for dedicated volunteers will be essential to supporting programming at this location.
Stay tuned as we explore and pilot this exciting new opportunity! It is important to note that this opportunity must be applied for annually and is therefore not guaranteed as a permanent space for the Club in future years.
Before programming begins at Equinox, plans for volunteer support and operations will be developed to ensure we are ready to successfully use this new space.
📅 SAVE THE DATE — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
🌐 CHECK OUT OUR UPDATED WEBSITE!
This website has been updated to reflect our new incorporated organization. Please take some time to explore.
We also encourage members to take a look at our wonderful sponsors. Their generous support helps offset the costs of maintaining our website and supporting Club communications.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Pembroke Pickleball Club – Spring/Summer 2026 Tournament Results
Spring Fling – North Bay
May 14–15, 2026
Lorne Keon & Sheron Queshi (North Bay)
APA Tournament – Peterborough
Jay Geddes & Matthew Vrooman (Oshawa)
Jay Geddes
Amberwood Classic
Lorne Keon & Mike Ayotte (Peterborough)
Lorne Keon & Kathy Sicard (Ottawa)
Westside Open – Almonte
June 5–7, 2026
Lorne Keon & Sandra Keon
55+ Senior Games – District Qualifier
June 9–10, 2026
🥇 Gold – Debbie Klatt & Kim Spencer (Deep River)
🥈 Silver – Lori Donnelly & Mindy Lorbetskie
🥉 Bronze – Heather Wilson & Sandra Keon
🥇 Gold – Terry Lindenbach & Steve Moreau
🥉 Bronze – Jerry Plante & Handri Zahalan (Killaloe)
🥉 Bronze – Lorne Keon & Dave Kitchen (Arnprior)
🥇 Gold – Rick Klatt & Debbie Klatt
🥈 Silver – Steve Moreau & Nancy Chaput
🥉 Bronze – Jerry Plante & Debbie Robinson
Michael Hicks 4th Annual Memorial Tournament – Smiths Falls
June 13, 2026
Christine Jordan & Sherri Phannenhour
Lorne Keon & John Kyte (Arnprior)
Steve Mayhew Memorial – Peterborough
July 25–26, 2026
George Ostermeier & Shelley Moloney (Peterborough)
Port Carling / Muskoka Tournament
July 2026
Moira Innes & Partner
Pickleball Ontario Provincial Championships
July 30–August 2, 2026
Lorne Keon & John Kyte (Arnprior)
Lorne Keon & Carol Sinclair (Stittsville)
Sandra Keon & Mike Ayotte (Peterborough)
PPL Fairgrounds Grand Opening Classic
August 7–9, 2026
Lorne Keon & Carol Sinclair (Stittsville)
OSGA 55+ Senior Games – Regional Finals, Cornwall
August 11, 2026
Debbie Klatt & Kim Spencer (Deep River)
Lorne Keon & John Kyte (Arnprior)
Wealth Management National Championships
August 24–30, 2026
Lorne Keon & Dave Kitchen (Arnprior)
Lorne Keon & Mike Ayotte (Peterborough)
Sandra Keon & Nancy Sharpe (Peterborough)
Congratulations to All Our Competitors!
Playing Safe!
AEDs are available at both PPC venues:
- Pembroke Pentecostal Church
- Columbus Hall
A number of club members are AED-certified. We would encourage more!
👉 Interested in certification? Email: pembrokepickleball@gmail.com
Safe Play Reminders
- Tile floors can be slippery — use mats and spray when needed
- Bring water and stay hydrated
- Wear proper court shoes and protective eyewear
- Warm up, cool down, and pace yourself
- Avoid running backwards
- Call “BALL ON COURT!” immediately when needed
Respecting Shared Spaces
- Stretching and quiet preparation are encouraged
- Please avoid ball or paddle play in hallways
- Be mindful of noise levels as we share facilities with other groups
📘 2026 USAP Official Rulebook
The 2026 Official Rulebook is available in both English and French through Pickleball Canada.
Pickleball Canada follows the official rulebook endorsed by USA Pickleball and the Global Pickleball Federation.
Download here:
💬 That’s a Wrap!
Thank you for playing, volunteering, supporting, and representing Pembroke Pickleball Club.
Here’s to more rallies, friendships, laughter, and great moments on the courts in 2026!
📨 Questions or comments?
Email: pembrokepickleball@gmail.com
website: https://www.pembrokepickleballclub.ca
