Our Board

Alden started playing pickleball in 2016 in Florida.  When asked what he loves most about pickleball, he responded with, “Everything!  Pickleball is fun, competitive, great exercise, and a very social sport.”

Alden’s goal is to help make New Brunswick the best place to play pickleball in the world!

Richard started to play pickleball in 2016 after he has been convinced by his wife to “give it a try”. Since then, he has been completely addicted to the sport convincing co-workers, friends, and family members to join in the fun. He loves the feeling when he makes a perfect shot. His goal within PBNB is to help promote and elevate the professionnalism of the sport of Pickleball in New Brunswick.

Marie started to play pickleball in 2018 with her partner as they were looking for something fun they could do together, even before they retired, and they were hooked from the very first lesson. Since then, Marie has played in and organized tournaments, has organized events for her local club, has promoted the sport of pickleball to anyone who will listen to her and recently, she has taken her Level 1 Coaching Certification training. Marie is very committed to increasing awareness of the sport and to engage players at all levels. To this end, her work as Director of Membership and Communications will focus on reaching out to as many new players as possible and helping non-affilated clubs to become affiliated.

Denis started to play pickleball in 2019. He likes that sport because it helps him stay active and he likes meeting new people. Denis is a Level 2 ref. Denis is a former RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces member. He then was the Head coach of the Women’s Hockey Program at Université de Moncton for more then ten years. His goal with PBNB is to train more Level 1 and Level 2 referees and educate players on the rules as well as encouraging players to take the online quiz for players.  Denis has had the opportunity to referee at National and Provincial Championships.

Since starting playing pickleball in early 2023, Eric has been in love with the sport. Coming from a racquet background,  he enjoys the strategic and patience of the game. Eric has contributed over 15 years to several not for profit organizations. His goal is to promote and development pickleball to youth in the Province of New Brunswick.