About Us
What We DO
The Peterborough Pickleball Association is a non-profit organization with over 600 members. Our mission is to provide opportunities for people of all ages, skill levels, abilities and backgrounds to participate in pickleball. We promote physical fitness and social engagement, good sportsmanship and fun through organized recreational and competitive play and encourage future generations of players.
We achieve our goals through organizing tournaments, leagues, clinics, mentorship and community outreach programs. We rely on local businesses, our community and our membership base for support6
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Our Board of Directors
Shelley Moloney, President
Danielle French, Vice President
Joan Pollard, Secretary
Tom Taylor, Treasurer
Rayce Manger, Tournament Director
Judy Byrne, Director
Mattie Geldenhuys, Director
Bill O’Byrne, Director
Meredith Piley, Director
Shelley Moloney – President
Shelley is a former teacher with the Kawartha Ridge Ridge District School Board. As a leader, her responsibilities include chairing meetings, organising and overseeing league play and tournaments. She is also the liaison between the City of Peterborough and the 16 court redevelopment slated to proceed at Bonnerworth Recreation Hub. She is committed to work toward an indoor pickleball facility in Peterborough with multiple courts for the pickleball expanding membership.
Joan Pollard – Secretary
Joan has been part of several committees and boards responsible for the development of athletics both professionally and as a volunteer as a high school phys ed teacher and athletic director for over 30 years. She has participated in several out of town pickleball tournaments making contacts with other club directors as they grow and develop. Joan’s vision is to support the growth of pickleball in Peterborough and make the PPA”s vision known in this community.
Danielle French – Vice President
Danielle is the founder of South Pond Farms, a culinary/event based business in the Kawartha’s. She has experience on other community based boards as marketing director for Kawartha Lakes Arts Council, Fundraising Director for a Toronto Chamber Music ensemble and on the board of RT08. She has participated in entrepreneurship mentorship programs. She is dedicated to growing the PPA and working toward an indoor facility in Peterborough.
Tom Taylor – Treasurer
Tom is a retired CPA. He is also a past treasurer for several not for profit organizations such as PRHC Foundation Board, Hospice Peterborough, Past President Kiwanis Club of Peterborough. Tom has also been involved with the Peterborough Golf & Country Club as Director and Treasurer. Tom’s vision is to see pickleball grow in the city and become a more inclusive sport through awareness in the school system.
Directors at Large
Rayce Manger – Tournament Director
Rayce has experience in facilitating the organization of tournaments, including previous PPA events and as a member of the True North Pickleball Tour team. He is an active member of pickleball communities in Ontario and is knowledgeable about play structures, skill ratings, and, to an extent, training/coaching. Rayce is keen to grow the sport and to foster a positive and inclusive spirit.
Judy Byrne
Judy has been a business owner in Peterborough for over 30 years. She has been a member of the Elizabeth Fry Society, a not-for-profit social service agency that provides support for women and girls. She has a keen interest in sports and has a vision of an indoor pickleball facility in Peterborough to promote the rapidly growing appeal of pickleball.
Mattie Geldenhuys
Creator of the “Ol’ Farts Picklers Club”, later renamed to “Pickleborough Forum”, a closed social media forum that was formed in 2019 to bring local pickleball player groups together, irrespective of age or skill level. The forum’s vision is to actively promote pickleball as one voice in our community. Mattie is a founder, alongside Bill O’Byrne, of the Peterborough Pickleball Association (PPA) and he is past Interim Vice-President of the PPA. He is actively involved in growing the sport of pickleball with a focus on social interaction, physical exercise and mental health.
Bill O’Byrne
Bill is the co-founder of the PPA. He is Founder and Chairman of the Board for multiple terms (and current Board member) of Employment Planning and Counselling (EPC) a not for-profit business. Bill also is an educator at Fleming College, and Executive member of the Professor’s Faculty Association. He is a member and executive of several sports organizations in Ontario. Bill’s vision is to ensure that the PPA is an inclusive, welcoming community in Peterborough
Meredith Piley
Meredith was a board member with the Kawartha-Trent Synchronized Swim club for 4 years, with two of them in the Vice President role. She has designed and managed the club webpage as well as managed social media pages and has been involved in the clubs fundraising events. Her vision is to continue building our membership, through the inclusion of all skill and age levels while ensuring everyone is having fun.
