Welcome to the April 7th edition of the Vancouver Island Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams - Raymond James! 🏓

This past week saw a new booking system for Victoria-based courts announced, a letter to the editor regarding pickleball in Powell River, and an update on new courts in Ladysmith! 🌊 We’ve also got a new video with a quick and fun pickleball drill from Shangri-Law Pickleball—video below.

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Online reaction grows as City of Victoria announces new pickleball booking system

The City of Victoria is moving ahead with a new online booking system for tennis and pickleball courts, set to launch April 8. The system will allow players to reserve courts up to three weeks in advance, check availability, and find drop-in opportunities through a City of Victoria recreation account.

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• Powell River Letter to the Editor: Pickleball is a community need, not a luxury
  Read more at: https://www.prpeak.com/opinion/letter-pickleball-is-a-community-need-not-a-luxury-12094509#google_vignette

• Victoria launching new pickleball, tennis court booking system
  Read More at: https://cheknews.ca/victoria-launching-new-pickleball-tennis-court-booking-system-1315378/

• Ladysmith’s enhanced Forrest Field project featuring four new pickleball courts, nears completion
  Read more at: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/04/04/ladysmiths-enhanced-forrest-field-project-nears-completion/

Opportunities to Play

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 - Registration opens April 8, 2026 - MORE INFO *NEW

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

  
  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]!