Welcome to the April 14th edition of the Vancouver Island Newsletter! 🥳

This week, we’ve got a Total Fluke Tournament recap from the folks in Ucluelet, Genie Bouchard, a new pickleball series on Prime, and a pickleball public service announcement Campbell River! 🌊

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Total Fluke Pickleball Tournament 2026 Recap

Ucluelet’s third annual Total Fluke Pickleball Tournament was held over Easter Weekend, April 3-5, 2026, on four indoor courts. Two courts in the local high school gym, one in the community centre and one in the Sea Plane Base hall, where regular weekly pickleball play is held.

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Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution

As demand continues to grow locally, there is a clear opportunity for innovation and leadership in Campbell River. The Campbell River Pickleball Association is inviting community members, businesses and entrepreneurs to be part of the solution.

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• Victoria launches new online tennis and pickleball court booking system
  Read more at: https://victoriabuzz.com/2026/04/victoria-launches-new-online-tennis-and-pickleball-court-booking-system/

• Catching Up With Tennis Star Turned Pickleball Pro Genie Bouchard
  Read More at: https://athlonsports.com/tennis/genie-bouchard-pickleball-slam-andre-agassi

• Pickleball Reality Series Served Up By Shutterstock Studios
  Read more at: https://deadline.com/2026/04/pickleball-reality-series-shutterstock-studios-1236784911/

Opportunities to Play

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Upcoming Events

• 🏓 9th Annual Comox Valley Pickleball Tournament - May 2, 2026 -

  Registration opens April 2, 2026. More info to come.

• 🏓 Sooke Paddle Battle 2026 - May 24-26, 2026 @ SEAPARC - REGISTER HERE 

• 🏓 VRPA Berwick/UVic Women’s Tournament - April 18, 2026 - REGISTER HERE 

• 🍔 Beer & Burger Fundraiser Night (Port Alberni Picklers) - April 25, 2026 @ Cherry Creek Hall - MORE INFO -

• 🏓 Pickleballooza: Year 2 - August 8-9, 2026 @ Beban Park, Nanaimo - REGISTER HERE 

• 🏓 2026 BC Provincial Championships - July 22 - 27, 2026 @ The Nest Sports (Tsawwassen) - Registration opens April 15.

• 🏓 Paddle Royale 2026 - July 4, 2026 - Juan de Fuca - Registration coming soon.

• 🏓 Ruler of the Court - June 6, 2026 - Village Green Pickleball Courts, Tofino - MORE INFO

• 🏓 Sober Slam 2026 - July 18-19, 2026 - Westshore Parks & Rec Outdoor Courts - Registration opens May 16. - MORE INFO 

  
  Click HERE to view more events on the Island and across B.C. through
  BC PICKLEBALL EVENTS.

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About Vancouver Island Pickleball

Vancouver Island Pickleball celebrates the growth and diversity of the Island’s pickleball community, sharing stories, updates, and resources that showcase the people, places, and passion driving the sport forward. With a vibrant social media presence and dynamic coverage, VIPB connects local and visiting players alike, highlighting the Island as a destination where pickleball and community thrive together.

Are you a player, club, business, or organization with a passion for pickleball? Reach out to us at [email protected]!