Welcome to the June 2nd edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓 

Mark your calendars for later this month, Royal Bay is putting on a grand opening for their new four-courts! The Activating Youth Pickleball Program is on the calendar for later this week. And updates from Lantzville, as well as North Saanich!

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Looking for more events outside of Vancouver Island? We’ve partnered up with BC Pickleball Events—now you can view events province-wide through the link or the website!

Rally — Grand Opening Celebration for Royal Bay’s Four New Pickleball Courts

Join the Royal Bay community on Saturday, June 27 from 1–4 PM to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of four new pickleball courts located behind Quality Foods in Royal Bay.

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Activating Youth Pickleball program hosting two Slamboree youth pickleball fun days this June

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• Lantzville council votes against pickleball court
  Read more at: https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/05/26/lantzville-council-votes-against-pickleball-court/

• Build Speed, Power, Agility & Endurance for Better Performance
  Read More at: https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/the-ultimate-pickleball-workout-plan-build-speed-power-agility-endurance-for-better-performance/

• LETTER: North Saanich needs to devote more space to pickleball
  Read more at: https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/05/30/letter-north-saanich-needs-to-devote-more-space-to-pickleball/

Indoor & Recreation

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Upcoming Events

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

• 🏓 Ruler of the Court - June 6, 2026 - Village Green Pickleball Courts, Tofino - MORE INFO

• 🏓 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
  
  Click HERE to view more events on the Island and across B.C. through
  BC PICKLEBALL EVENTS.

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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.

Reach out to us at [email protected].