Tecumseh Pickleball Association Membership

• Located at Shawanoe Park, 13158 St. Gregory's Road, Tecumseh
• $45.00 (non-refundable)

Your TPA membership includes:

• Key access 4 courts, Shawanoe Park, (at this time due of Covid-19 restrictions, only 2 courts are available to play)
• Key access 10 courts, Lacasse Park, (target opening this summer)
• Play 7 days a week 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  TPA Scheduled time slots:
• 8:30am - 12:30pm Monday— Saturday
• 6:30pm – 8:30pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings

• Remaining Tecumseh Town times are open to TPA members and the general public on a first come first serve basis (not scheduled time)

• Insurance We are pleased to present the Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO) Insurance Program for 2021 which is included in your membership. The program provides members with access to two comprehensive group insurance programs: More details can be found at https://pickleballcanada.org/participate/insurance-program/program/

How to sign up for TPA

1. This year, when you join TPA, the process will be one-stop, one payment, completed on the Pickleball Canada website. Click here You select the club you are joining, Pickleball Canada will collect the TPA membership fee, insurance fee, etc.
2. Create an account with Global Pickleball Network, our scheduling system. If you have previously registered with GPN, perhaps thru Fogolar or Atlas Tube then update your information by going to upper top left My Links, then Settings and then Network Information. GPN Registration
3. When reserving the court, you must add the name of the member you are playing with (COVID tracing)
4. Fill out screening form. You must complete the form each day you play. Pickleball Covid screening tool

Rules of Play

• Max 5 people in the court area during COVID lock down
• Book your court time on Global Pickleball Network (All players must be members).
• 4 bookings max per week per player
• Singles or 2 person drills only until further notice.
• Bookings are limited to one hour time frames
• Covid screening form is needed each day you play. Pickleball Covid screening tool

Town of Tecumseh time slot

• Play time is limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
• Max 5 people in the court area.
• Single Play only
• Social distancing rules remain

"Important information"

If you plan on purchasing a membership with TPA, please DO NOT purchase a key from the town. TPA has a supply of keys available.

Lacasse Park Update

There is good progress at the Lacasse Park 10 court Complex. Most of you likely saw the pylons, the location of our new complex and the recent Tecumseh Local article. Soil samples have been taken (to ensure the strongest base possible) and tenders will be going out soon. Construction will depend on the winning bidders schedule and weather, of course. Late spring, early summer is the target for completion.

Fundraising Update

• The Town has committed $500,000 to this project with TPA committing to raise $100,000.
• To date, TPA and members have raised $8,220.

If you have not yet donated

• Please consider making a personal tax deductable donation.
• The Town of Tecumseh will issue tax receipts for donations over $20.
• Our TPA fundraising committee will make arrangements to pick up your cheque or you can donate below.

How can you donate

Fill out **both ***donation form and donation payment

• To donate please fill out Donation Form Click here

• Donation payment. For payment options click on donate
  

• Any questions, or if you know a business that may what donate please email our TPA Malinda Hebert at tpapresident2020@gmail.com

• New Facebook Group** Please Join Tecumseh Pickleball Association on Facebook. Keep informed on the latest information with us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/390987108828409

TPA Board of Directors (L-R) Joni , Malinda, Jeanne, Joanne & Pat

Outdoor courts are located at13158 St. Gregory's Road in Tecumseh, Ontario, West of Manning Road, on the North side of ST. Gregory's Road.**

Indoor play **The Royal Canadian Tecumseh Legion #261** is located at 12326 Lanoue St. (corner of Lesperance) in Tecumseh Ontario. Effective November 30,** indoor pickleball has been suspended to keep everyone safe and help our region get out of COVID stage red.

Our Mission Statement is: “Facilitate the growth of Pickleball in Tecumseh for the enjoyment, health and social engagement of all players by offering organized, recreational and competitive play for all skill levels”.