Welcome to the Feb. 17th edition Vancouver Island Newsletter, supported by Title Partner, Owen Williams-Raymond James!

The Sooke Paddle Battle returns for its 2026 edition at SEAPARC this May: Registration details below. Chaos in the Kitchen: Country club pickleball brawl ends in felony charges. 👊 World No. 1, Anna Leigh Waters’ strange, yet effective serve broken down by Engage Pickleball (YouTube video). 🎥

Also, welcome to our latest instructor to join the Coaching Directory, Luc Charpentier!

📸 Pictures, updates, or events to share? Send them to [email protected].

‘Sooke Paddle Battle 2026’ pickleball tournament announced

The Sooke Pickleball Club is excited to partner with Court Crushers and invite your players to join us for the Sooke Paddle Battle 2026, taking place May 23–24, 2026 at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex in Sooke.

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Ucluelet’s Luc Charpentier joins VIPB coaching directory

Welcome to NCCP Level 2 certified pickleball instructor, Luc Charpentier, who has joined the Vancouver Island Coaching Directory. Luc’s instructional services cover the Ucluelet, Tofino, and Port Alberni regions.

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• Florida Couple Gets Into 'Heated' Pickleball Brawl with 'Over 20' Country Club Members
  Read more at: https://people.com/florida-couple-gets-into-heated-pickleball-brawl-with-over-20-country-club-members-11905209

• This Serve is Taking Over Pickleball! The ALW Lob Serve Tutorial (Via Enhance Pickleball)

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]

• 🏓 Sooke Paddle Battle 2026 - May 24-26, 2026 @ SEAPARC - Register HERE ☀️ NEW

  
  (Contact us to have your event listed)

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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]!