Welcome to the Blair County Pickleball Club (BCPC)
We are a club of pickleball enthusiasts in and around Altoona, PA.
The Blair County Pickleball Club is committed to promoting the fun, fellowship and exercise of pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country.
All levels of play are welcome.
Cindy Newman named new BCPC president
Board has openings available
Cindy Newman has been elected new president of the Blair County Pickleball Club, and Dave Satka has been elected vice president.
The board approved these nominations at its meeting Wednesday night (May 1) as Neil Rudel (president) and Janine Henahan (vice president) have completed their terms of service.
Donna Messner is remaining as treasurer and Carl Strozewski as secretary.
Bob DuPont and Becky Morris are remaining as board members.
We now have openings for new three board members (Jeff Smith previously resigned).
If you would like to serve (terms are two years), please make your intention known in an email to blaircountypickleballclub@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Friday, May 17.
Please include a short statement (estimated: 100 words) on your desire to serve and your vision for the club.
If there are more than three candidates (according to by-laws), an online election will be held beginning May 21 and concluding on May 24.
New board members will be announced May 25 and welcomed at our June meeting (TBD based on board member availability).
Any questions should be directed to Cindy Newman at cindyhugh@atlanticbb.net.
May Club News
The first annual BCPC "Night at the Curve" game is Wednesday, June 26th. Game time is 6 PM. Gates open at 5 PM. One lucky member will throw out the first pitch!
*CHANGE The "PickleBRAWL" tournament will now be held at Gorilla House on May 18 ONLY. Brackets are being combined. New deadline for signing up is May 12. Call GH at 944-9411 /w questions. Tournament Info and Sign up
All previously established club play times at Gorilla House (GH) can be reserved all summer long by calling GH directly (pending availability). Club rates still apply. See below for club hours at GH.
The board has approved a new windscreen for the back fence at Garfield Park.
GH has announced a major renovation to the court side of the club. A new acrylic court surface (like Garfield Park) with 12 permanent pickleball court lines will be installed this summer!
Frankstown Township (Hollidaysburg) has opened bids to build two lighted pickleball courts at Memorial Park.
For Suggestions, Comments or General Questions
Email BCPC at: blaircounty.pickleballclub@gmail.com