The 2019 Canadian National Pickleball Championships involves just under 550 registered participants from across Canada and the US, including a number of pros. This national level event is to be hosted by the Kingston Pickleball Club and is the first time the event has been held east of Alberta and is offering the highest prize pool for a Canadian tournament. The Kingston Pickleball Club are also scheduled to host the 2020 Canadian National Picklebal Championships.
Schedule of Events:
Registration/Check-in will be open at 7:00 AM each day
Opening Ceremonies will be at 8:00 AM each day with first matches starting at 8:15 AM The events with the largest draws will start first each day.
Women’s Doubles - Friday, June 28
Men’s Singles – Friday, June 28
Mixed Doubles - Saturday Jun 29
Parapickleball - Saturday Jun 29 at around 4:00pm
Men's Doubles - Sunday, June 30
Women's Singles - Sunday, June 30
See Link below for full event schedule.
Clinic Day - Thursday June 27:
Catherine Parenteau is running two clinics on Thursday, June 27th that are open to the public. She is a professional athlete and is the top Canadian female player. She is from Repentigny, Quebec but now lives in Florida. She will be assisted with both clinics by 5.0 player Athena Trouillot. With this depth of talent, it is expected that Bboth clinics will surely be two tremendous instructional opportunities.
Catherine Parenteau's career tournament winnings:
Nationals (American) 2018 19+ Womens Doubles Gold
Nationals (American) 2018 Womens Pro Doubles Bronze
US Open 2019 25+ Mixed Doubles Gold
US Open 2019 Womens Pro Doubles Bronze
Atlanta Open 2019 Mixed Doubles Pro Bronze
The general public is invited to experience the game of pickleball throughout the event's duration. Admission to this event is free.