Welcome to the June 16th edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓 

Competition was fierce and fun this past weekend at the 2026 VRPA Macdonald Realty Classic! Photo and results links below. 📸 A couple interesting articles on pickleball and longevity, and how the sport is helping Parkinson’s Disease patients. Pickleball Canada names inaugural Team Canada squad, and a fresh video on VIPB TV! 📺

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The 2026 VRPA Macdonald Realty Classic is in the books!

Another year in the books for the popular Macdonald Realty Classic. Check out some photos from the action-packed weekend below! ⤵️ Congratulations to everyone involved with making this weekend a huge success. 🙌

Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18xD66Je5D/
Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NznKRhKmG/
Results: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2026-macdonald-realty-classic/results

Pickleball Canada Announces Inaugural National Team Roster

Pickleball Canada is proud to announce the inaugural Team Canada roster that will travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to compete in the Major League Pickleball (MLP) event taking place July 8–12.

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• Colwood launches 4 new pickleball courts with free Summer, Served event
  Read more at: https://sookenewsmirror.com/2026/06/13/colwood-launches-4-new-pickleball-courts-with-free-summer-served-event/

• 'Pickleball means my wheelchair stays in the shed'
  Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vye9n12qgo

• Local pickleball player turns 85 and still plays like a 65 year-old 
  Read more at: https://doppleronline.ca/huntsville/local-pickleball-player-turns-85-and-still-plays-like-a-65-year-old/

Indoor & Recreation

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Upcoming Events

• 🏓 Paddle Royale 2026 - July 4, 2026 - Juan de Fuca - Registration coming soon.

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

• 🏓 2026 BC Provincial Championships - July 22 - 27, 2026 @ The Nest Sports (Tsawwassen)

• 🏓 Pickleballooza: Year 2 - August 8-9, 2026 @ Beban Park, Nanaimo - REGISTER HERE 

• 🏓 Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic 2026 - August 21-23, 2026 @ Campbell River Sportsplex
  
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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.

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