POWWR Referee Clinic

Are you looking for another way to get involved in the sport of Pickleball?   Are you interested in learning more about the rules of Pickleball? Are you passionate about pickleball and looking to build more community outreach? 

If you answered yes to any of the above, then the POWWR Referee Clinic is the opportunity for you.  There are no expectations that following this clinic you need to register with Pickleball Ontario, or that you need to referee for POWWR. 

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 
Location:  KW Badminton Club, 69 Agnes St, Kitchener
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm classroom, 3:30-4 pm snack break, 4-6 pm on-court session 
Instructor: Chris Kelly – Certified Referee and Pickleball Ontario Board Member  
Cost:  $50 

Details:

1. It is HIGHLY recommended that you read the rulebook BEFORE attending the session.  The rulebook can be found on the Pickleball Canada website.  The following link will get you there.  Please make note of any questions you have while reading, so that Chris Kelly can address your concerns at the clinic.
   • Officiating Program Information – Pickleball Canada  – main page
   • Pickleball Canada Official Rulebook
   • Scoresheets
2. Please bring a timing device, something to eat, hydration, pickleball gear, and reading glasses (if needed).  Pens and clipboards will be provided.

The classroom session is in the lounge upstairs at the KW Badminton Club.  We will go over why people want to become referees, the steps involved with the process, the responsibilities of the referees, how to manage a scorecard and game etiquette.

We will have a short nutrition break followed by 2 hours on-court with actual practice refereeing a game.  You will need to be prepared referee as well as play.  If you are physically able to play that is great, but if you are injured, you can focus only on the referee portion.

To register for the Referee Clinic, please use this online registration form.

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Spring Programs

POWWR is offering 12 pickleball programs this spring. All Adult programs and the Youth program are full and registration is now closed.

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POWWR Coaches offering Pickleball Lessons throughout the year

POWWR Coaches are available for individual or small group lessons. The coaches will work with you to enhance your game, whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. More information is found on the Lessons page.

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For other pickleball events not run by POWWR, check out the External Pickleball Events web page.