Welcome to the Feb. 10th edition Vancouver Island Newsletter, supported by Title Partner, Owen Williams-Raymond James!

This week we’ve got updates from Shangri-Law Pickleball, Owen Williams, Pickleball.com, and Pickleball Canada. 🇨🇦 Coaching, fashion, events, travel and finance, what more could you ask for?

🏓 Tonight’s Victoria Regional Pickleball Association (VRPA) AGM takes place at Cordova Bay 55+ Centre, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. If you’d like to fill out a proxy form, please click HERE. More info is available by visiting the VRPA website.

P.S. We’ve updated the upcoming events as well! 📆

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Welcome Shangri-Law Pickleball’s Newest Coach: Amy Woermke

Amy first came to Shangri-Law as a student in September 2025, with a clear goal: sharpen her game and build towards the 4.0 level. Through dedicated training, and a strong commitment to improving her skills and strategy, Amy quickly turned that goal into results on the court.

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• Valentine’s Day athletic wear showdown: The top pick will surprise you 
  Read more at: https://pickleball.com/fashion/valentines-day-athleticwear-showdown-the-top-pick-will-surprise-you

• Pickleball Market Set to Reach USD 3.50 Billion by 2032

  Read more at: https://www.openpr.com/news/4382864/pickleball-market-set-to-reach-usd-3-50-billion-by-2032-driven

• Club Med named Canada’s Pickleball “Official All Inclusive Resorts Partner”
  Read more at: https://pickleballcanada.org/serving-up-paradise-club-med-named-canadas-pickleball-official-all-inclusive-resorts-partner/

Opportunities to Play

Upcoming Events

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

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

• 🏓 Pickleballooza: Women’s Rally Social - June 10, 2026 - Registration Open

• 🏓 Your First Pickleball Tournament - Sunday, Feb. 22 @ Cumberland Recreation Centre - Register: [email protected]

  
  (Contact us to have your event listed)

Retirement is an occupation, too

Salaried employees expect predictable paycheques. Retirees should too. Coordinate CPP, OAS, any pension benefit, and RRIF withdrawals with your TFSA/corporate accounts so court fees, travel, and new paddles are covered.

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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]!