Pickleball Ontario Championship Series
July 26-28, 2024
RIM Park, Waterloo
Welcome to Waterloo – host of the 2024 Pickleball Ontario Championship Series, powered by canfitpro!
Explore Waterloo Region is a proud to sponsor of this event that features hundreds of athletes participating in exciting pickleball matches from July 26-28, 2024. The Championship Series is Pickleball Ontario’s flagship tournament that aims to showcase the growth of the game in the province while also providing some of the most competitive tournament style play in the country.
To all of the athletes participating in the Championship Series, we hope you enjoy your time in Waterloo Region!
All the best as you compete to secure a spot in the 2024 Championship Series final August 8th-10th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Competition Venue
The Pickleball Ontario Championships Series qualifer in Waterloo will be held at RIM Park – the region’s premier recreation and park complex.
This 500-acre facility is home to the Manulife Financial Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre as well as many events which draw large crowds to the world-class venue.
Game and Schedule Information
Event information and schedules can be found on the Pickleball Ontario website.
Keep up-to-date on the action on social, and tag us on your Championship Series posts!
Pickleball Ontario: Instagram and Facebook (#pickleballontario)
Explore Waterloo Region Sport Hosting Office: Instagram (#ExploreWR)
All games throughout the championship series are free to attend.
Accommodations
The following accommodations partners are ready to welcome you. Check their descriptions for information on tournament room rates.
Courtyard Waterloo St. Jacobs:
Reservations must be made by calling the Front Desk team at 519-884-9295 or by emailing them at [email protected] and asking for the “Sports Group rate.” Rate includes breakfast for 2.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo-St. Jacobs:
Book online using the link below.
Corporate ID: 0003041234 (input in special rates> Corporate ID)
Rates: $219- King Studio Suite/$229 1 King 1Bedroom Suite.
Hampton Inn and Suites Waterloo St. Jacobs:
Book online using the link below.
Corporate ID: 0003041234 (input in special rates> Corporate ID)
Rates: $209- Standard 2 Queen or 1 King guest room/$219 Studio 1 King or 2 Queen suite.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Waterloo/St. Jacobs:
Athletes and families may call or email the hotel directly, and use the corporate discount code 787107119 to book their room at the preferred rate.
Phone number: +1 519-772-9800
Email: email Sean directly at [email protected]
Book online using the link below.
Staybridge Suites – Waterloo/St. Jacobs:
Athletes and families may call or email the hotel directly, and use the corporate discount code 787107119 to book their room at the preferred rate.
Phone number: +1 519-772-9800
Email: email Sean directly at [email protected]
Book online using the link below.
Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo:
The Crowne Plaza offers a discounted rate of $169 per night. Guest can call to book (let the front desk know you are with the Pickleball Ontario Championship. You can also book online using the link below and the three letter code “PIC”.
Courtyard Kitchener:
$174 CAD per night.
Athletes and families can use the link below to book online and receive the preferred rate.
Local Transportation
ION Light Rail Transit
ION is Waterloo Region’s light rail transit (LRT) system. It runs between Waterloo’s Conestoga Mall (the closest ION stop to RIM Park) and Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall. ION trains connect passengers to the existing bus system (Grand River Transit), making it easy to travel across the region. Use their trip planner for information about routes and schedules.
Bus
Grand River Transit (GRT) is the public transit operator for the Region of Waterloo. It operates daily bus services in the region, primarily in the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo. GRT operates five iXpress routes that provide frequent, limited-stop express service along major corridors in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. It also operates Route 302 which runs between Fairway Station in Kitchener and Ainslie Street Terminal in Cambridge connecting riders to Route 301 ION light rail service. Route 302 offers express service similar to iXpress, but also features more comfortable high-back seats, free Wi-Fi and USB chargers.
GRT Schedules and Maps can be found here.
Go Behind the Scenes
Pickleball Ontario brings its best to Waterloo Region
Between Matches
Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat, places to see or things to do, there’s lots to Explore in Waterloo Region!
