Better Breathers Pickleball Program
Move more. Connect with others. Have fun!
Call 236-361-3480 to book your intake session.
Better Breathers Pickleball is a twice-monthly, in-person program designed specifically for people living with chronic lung conditions.
This is not just a sports program. It’s a supportive space where you can:
Learn breathing techniques that reduce breathlessness
Improve strength and endurance
Build confidence in your body
Connect with others who understand
Have fun playing pickleball in a safe and supported environment
Proudly sponsored by the BC Lung Foundation, this program is offered to participants at no cost.
Two fun classes every month!
Skills Class
Second Tuesday of Every Month (Required First Session)
From 10am to noon at IPOP Burnaby.
Hosted by two Respiratory Therapists
This session includes:
Guided warm-up exercises
Pickleball basics and paddle skills
Breathing techniques for activity
Lung health education
Pickleball skills games
Cool-down stretches
You must attend this session first before joining a court class.
Court Class
Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
From 10am to noon at IPOP Burnaby.
Hosted by a Pickleball Coach and a Respiratory Therapist
This session includes:
Guided warm-up
On-court pickleball instruction
Breathing and pacing support from a Respiratory Therapist
Cool-down stretches
Once you’ve attended your first Skills Class, you can continue attending both sessions each month.
Interested in joining Better Breathers Pickleball?
If you’re curious, unsure, or are ready to register, we would love to hear from you.
Call us: 236-361-3480
Email us: poplar@poplarpulmonary.com
Bring a companion.
Each participant may enroll one support person to join the program.
Your companion can:
Play pickleball with you
Learn breathing strategies
Support you during sessions
Be part of the community
Your companion must meet eligibility criteria and complete intake as well.
Eligibility Criteria
Who is this program for?
You may be eligible if you:
Are 18 years or older
Live in British Columbia
Have a diagnosed chronic lung condition
Are under the care of a healthcare provider
Can walk independently (without mobility aids)
Can travel to IPOP Burnaby on your own
Complete our intake assessment and questionnaires
Sign required waivers
Who should not enroll?
For safety reasons, this program is not suitable if you:
Have had a heart attack, unstable angina, or acute heart failure in the past 30 days
Have been hospitalized for a lung exacerbation in the past 30 days
Have significant vision, hearing, or mobility impairments that affect safe play
Have uncontrolled psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment
Do not yet have a formal lung diagnosis
If you’re unsure, please call or email us — we’re happy to discuss your situation.
Location:
IPOP Burnaby, the Inclusive Place of Pickleball
9855 Austin Rd, Burnaby, BC
Lougheed Shopping Centre
Better Breathers Pickleball takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from March to November from 10am to noon at IPOP.
Ready to join Better Breathers Pickleball?
If you’re curious, unsure, or are ready to register, we would love to hear from you.
Call us: 236-361-3480
Email us: poplar@poplarpulmonary.com