About the CVPA Training Academy

The Comox Valley Pickleball Association is pleased to announce that the CVPA Training Academy is now back up and running!

The CVPA Training Academy was formed in 2021 for the purpose of providing skill development opportunities for members of the CVPA and provide non-members an introductory lesson to Pickleball. To fulfill its mandate the Training Academy will develop lessons, clinics, boot camps and drill sessions that will be posted on the CVPA website, Facebook Page and announced through the CVPA newsletter. Each session will be open for attendance by CVPA members and targeted to meet all levels of play. It is the intention of the CVPA Training Academy to operate on a “cash neutral” basis so the only costs to CVPA members will be the recovery of direct expenses, such as guest teachers, equipment (balls) and facility rental.

All courses, clinics, drill sessions and events will be taught by Level 1 Certified Pickleball instructors.

To arrange an Intro to Pickleball Lesson please email Joe McNeil at mcneiljd@telus.net
To sign up for Advanced Drills and Lessons email Rod Hamilton at rodhamilton@shaw.ca

Rod’s Basic Seven & The Five Shots You Need (PDF)

Rod Hamilton
Director, CVPA Training Academy


Comox Valley Pickleball Association Certified Instructors Rod Hamilton (left), Marina Mahabir (centre), Joe McNeil (right)