Welcome to the December 2nd edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter! ❄️

The holiday season is officially upon us, and pickleball on the Island continues to roll along. This week, we’re celebrating the milestone of 90,000 members alongside Pickleball Canada. 🍁 Wow! Holiday gift guides, a new shot to master, and a Lifetime Christmas Pickleball movie?

Winter tournaments are quickly approaching, and the Victoria Regional Pickleball Association has announced a request for volunteers for this year’s December tournament.

Lastly, view an updated listing of Island pickleball events below! 🗓️

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Pickleball Canada Surpasses 90,000 members

Pickleball Canada is proud to announce a significant milestone in the growth of the sport across the country: the national membership base has now exceeded 90,000 individuals.

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• Pickleball gets own license plate
  Read more at: https://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/2025/nov/26/pickleball-gets-own-license-plate/

• Trailer released for Lifetime movie 'A Pickleball Christmas'
  Read more at: https://pickleball.com/culture/trailer-released-for-lifetime-movie-a-pickleball-christmas-starring-james-lafferty-zibby-allen

• Master the Push Drop: The Simplest Pickleball Shot the Pros Use to Dominate
  Read more at: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/master-the-push-drop-the-simplest-pickleball-shot-the-pros-use-to-dominate/

• The ultimate pickleball holiday gift guide 🎅
  Read more at: https://pickleball.com/gear/the-ultimate-pickleball-holiday-gift-guide

Opportunities to Play

Upcoming Events

• 🎄 Annual Christmas Tournament (Victoria Regional Pickleball Association) - Dec. 13-14, 2025 - Donate Prizes

• 🎄 Peninsula Community Pickleball Club Christmas Party (Poster) - Dec. 6, 2025

• 🏓 The Forge Open: Rally for Recovery 2026 - Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026 - More Info

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

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

• 🎄 Cowichan Valley Winter Rally - Jan. 17 - Jan 18, 2026 - Registration Open - NEW!

  
  (Contact us to have your region or event listed)

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]!