2023 Membership and Registration Form

Welcome to the 2023 Membership and Registration Form. This form contains two major sections: the first explains the 2023 fee structure and the second contains the actual registration form which must be filled out and successfully submitted.

Membership / Season Pass / Session Fees for 2023

The fees for 2023 are shown below.

IPA Annual Membership Fee$10
Season Pass Fee$50
Non-membership Season Pass Fee$60
Member / Session Fee$ 3
Non-member / Session Fee*$ 5

*Non-member guests are asked to reserve a spot on the scheduler and pay the fee to an IPA Board member or IPA member.

For $60 ($10 membership fee and $50 season pass), you’ll receive:

  • unlimited play in four Island locations
  • coordinated skill level-based sessions
  • weekly Playtime schedules
  • free registration in IPA in-house tournaments
  • invitations to an early-season and end-of-season potluck
  • great pickleball camaraderie

Membership/Registration Form for 2023

All players must fill out the form and successfully submit it before joining any of the fun!

Complete Sections A, B, C, and D and then click “Submit Registration”

(All form fields with a red asterisk * are required fields.  A successful submission will result in the following message: “You have successfully registered for IPA's 2023 Season; please make sure you have made payment or will make payment promptly.  You will receive a confirmation email for this registration.  Thank You.”)

SECTION A - REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SECTION B - EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION C - PAYMENT INFORMATION

Donate to the Knight Point State Park Pickleball Court Initiative

In addition to joining the Islands Pickleball Association, Inc. (IPA), we ask that you consider making a donation to the Knight Point State Park (KPSP) Pickleball Court Initiative in the space below.  All donations are tax deductible as the IPA is a Vermont based non profit and is approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) association.  Thank You.

$ 0.00

For Payments:

For Payment by Paypal, select this link, Paypal, to submit your payment(s) through PayPal and return to this page to complete your IPA membership registration.
For Payment by Check, promptly mail check (made out to IPA) directly to the Islands Pickleball Association, Inc., PO Box 82, South Hero, VT 05486.
For Payment by Cash, please only use this payment method for individual session fees. Non-member guests are asked to reserve a spot on the scheduler and pay the fee to an IPA Board member or IPA member.

SECTION D - LIABILITY WAIVER

***** ALL PLAYERS MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING WAIVER BEFORE JOINING IN ON THE FUN *****

The Towns of Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte and Alburgh, The Vermont State Parks & The Islands Pickleball Association


In consideration for participation in athletic activities including but not limited to pickleball, the undersigned (“Participant”) hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:

1. Waiver of Claims / Release of Liability. Participant acknowledges that activities and sports are inherently dangerous activities involving physical contact and activities with other persons, and Participant’s participation is completely voluntary. Participant hereby agrees to waive, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Towns of Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte, Alburgh, the Vermont State Parks and the Islands Pickleball Association (operator), and their respective employees, agents, officers, staff and volunteers), from any and all claims arising out of Participant’s participation in the activity, whether resulting from physical, mental, or emotional injury, loss, theft, or property damage (collectively, “Injuries”). Participant further acknowledges that the school, and their respective employees, agents, officers, staff and volunteers are intended third party beneficiaries of this Waiver and Release. Participant further agrees that in no event shall Towns of Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte or Alburgh, and the Vermont State Parks be liable to Participant or its guests for any Injuries suffered in connection with participation in the activity. Participant further acknowledges that this Waiver and Release shall be construed broadly to provide a waiver and release to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. Participant further acknowledges that the scope of this Waiver and Release includes Participant’s travel to, from, and time during activities.

2. Assumption of Risk. Participant knowingly and freely assumes all risks related to and/or arising out of any activity associated with the activity, both known and unknown, including negligence on the part of the activity. Participant fully assumes responsibility for Participant’s participation, including Participant’s own negligence and intentional torts against third parties.

3. Representations and Warranties of Health. Participant represents and warrants that Participant is in good physical condition and able to safely participate in the activity. Participant agrees to comply with the stated and customary terms, conditions, and rules of activities, none of which serve to modify this Waiver and Release. If Participant observes any unusual and/or significant hazard during activities, Participant agrees to remove him/herself from participation and notify hosting staff members (Recreation Department) and/or IPA members immediately of such hazard. Participant agrees that Participant will not exceed Participant’s physical or other abilities during any activity. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the school has made no recommendations or determinations as to Participant’s fitness or ability to participate in the activity. Participant represents and warrants that Participant may consult with Participant’s physician regarding physical activity, and shall not engage in any activity which is more rigorous than that which is recommended by said physician. Participant further agrees that Participant shall not participate in any activity if injured, ill, in poor health, or in any condition or circumstance which might make participation in activities dangerous to Participant or other persons.

4. Alcohol and Drug Policy. Participant further agrees to refrain from bringing and/or consuming alcoholic beverages and unlawful drugs at all venues and/or locations where prohibited, including but not limited to, all venues and/or locations owned by third parties. Alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs are not permitted on school property.

I HAVE READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTANDING ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND INTEND TO COMPLETELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE THE TOWNS OF GRAND ISLE, NORTH HERO, ISLE LA MOTTE, ALBURGH, THE VERMONT STATE PARKS AND THE ISLANDS PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION FROM ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN OR ATTENDANCE OF ANY ADULT SPORTS ACTIVITY.

I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am over eighteen (18) years old and I have read, understood, and agree to the content of this Waiver and Release.

Need a New Paddle or Other Pickleball Equipment?

The Islands Pickleball Association (IPA) suggests you consider purchasing your new pickleball paddle or other equipment from Pickleball Central. The IPA has established a Club Rewards account with Pickleball Central.  You will receive a 5% discount on anything you order when you use the IPA’s discount code.

Additionally, every time a you use the IPA’s discount code, 5% of your eligible purchase goes into the IPA’s reward account. In February of each year (just about the time the IPA purchases equipment for the upcoming season), Pickleball Central sends the IPA’s designated club representative a gift card for the value of whatever is in the club’s Reward Account from the preceding year. The gift card can be used toward the purchase of anything they sell.

The IPA’s discount code is CRISLANDS.  The code is not case sensitive.  When “checking out” on the Pickleball Central website, type in the discount code, hit the “apply” button and you’ll see your total reduced by 5% and you will be helping the IPA with an additional 5% placed into the IPA rewards account.

Thank You for Helping the IPA !!!

Islands Pickleball Association