Bill Stamile

The Paddle Association of Canada was formed in 1992 in parallel with the construction of the first two Paddle courts in Calgary, Alberta. Paddle was introduced to Canada by Bill Stamile who was exposed to the sport while visiting his native country of Argentina in 1991. Paddle Canada sent its first national team to an international tournament in 1993 at the Copa Corcuera in Acapulco, Mexico. The Paddle Association of Canada (PAC) is a non-profit Canadian Registered Amateur Athletic Association and is the national governing body for the sport of Paddle in Canada. The mission of the PAC is to grow and promote the sport of Paddle in Canada.  The PAC has been actively involved in promoting the sport of Paddle to Canadians through a series of clinics, orientations, tournaments and special events since 1992. Most recently the PAC has completed building its third outdoor Paddle court within a Calgary school facility which is presently being used as the PAC headquarters. This public use Paddle court facility has seen a substantial increase in participation from school children and the general public alike. The PAC is now seeking to build an indoor racket facility to house PAC’s “National Headquarters and Training Centre” which will help to keep the sport pf paddle alive year round with many programs, clinics, special events and both local and international tournaments for people of all ages. Today, Paddle Canada continues to thrive and develop the game through the construction of new courts, junior development programs, and ongoing representation in international events.

The purposes for which the Paddle Association of Canada were formed are:

• To promote and develop the game of Paddle as a marvelous and fun way to exercise, and gain physical fitness.
• To establish and maintain the rules of play.
• To establish a code of conduct for players.
• To set high standards of amateurism.
• To nourish national and international amateur Paddle tournaments.
• To correspond with both public and private individuals and groups interested in Paddle as a recreational activity.
  

The following people graciously volunteer their time to Paddle Canada to further the development of the great game of Paddle:

President - Bill Stamile
Treasurer - Steve Shannon
Director - Patti MacPhee 
Director - Dorthy Kink
Director - Gabor Illes
Director - Nancy Malone
Director - Scot Kellock 

Paddle Canada membership entitles you to discounts on tournaments, inclusion in rankings, unlimited bookings of courts, participation in leagues and membership to the Glenbrook Community Association. To find out more about membership and sign-up, download our Paddle Canada Membership Form

Paddle Canada conducts a number of fundraising events throught the year in an effort to support the ongoing development of the game. 

A: Stock Donation Plan
B: Official Tax Receipts