New Year, new Vancouver Island Pickleball newsletter, supported by Title Partner, Owen Williams-Raymond James! ☀️

We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season. We’re excited to be back and to kick the new year off highlighting Title Partner, Owen Williams of Raymond James. We’ve also got an update from our friends in Powell River and a look at the rule changes coming to pickleball in 2026!

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Getting to know pickleball player and financial advisor, Owen Williams

Vancouver Island Pickleball finished 2025 on a high note, welcoming in Owen Williams of Raymond James as Title Partner. Originally from Qualicum Beach, Williams is an avid pickleball player in the Victoria community, a financial advisor, and a family man with a full slate of weekly commitments.

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• Pickleball site decision postponed by Powell River Council
  Read more at: https://www.prpeak.com/local-sports/pickleball-site-decision-postponed-by-powell-river-council-11677200#google_vignette

• USA Pickleball Rules Changes For 2026
  Read more at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/toddboss/2026/01/01/usa-pickleball-rules-changes-for-2026/

Opportunities to Play

Upcoming Events

• 🏓 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

  
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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]!