Welcome to the June 9th edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓 

If you’re in the Victoria area this weekend, Pearkes Arena is the place to be! 📅 Hosted by the Victoria Regional Pickleball Association, the Macdonald Classic is back for three days of pickleball action. More info below.

Elsewhere, Royal Bay’s nearly-completed courts have garnered quite a few inquiries in our inbox. 💻 We reached out to the team behind the development and have posted what they shared regarding booking info, operation times, and more.

And…updates from Qualicum Beach, Major League Pickleball, and Angelina Jolie. 🤷‍♀️

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2026 Macdonald Realty Classic returns to Victoria this Friday

“The Macdonald Classic is more than a tournament—it’s a celebration of community, competition, and the incredible growth of pickleball,” added tournament director Krista Josselyn.

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Royal Bay Pickleball Courts: Booking process, open play, grand opening

The courts will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 7:00pm.

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• Qualicum Beach Pickleball Club needs to raise $125,000
  Read more at: https://pqbnews.com/2026/06/04/qualicum-beach-pickleball-club-needs-to-raise-125000/

• The St. Louis Shock Dominate Their Home Major League Pickleball Event And Take The Crown
  Read More at: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/st-louis-shock-dominate-home-142001097.html

• Angelina Jolie plays pickleball with her kids in playful pics
  Read more at: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/08/celebrity-news/angelina-jolie-plays-pickleball-with-her-kids-in-playful-pics/

Indoor & Recreation

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Upcoming Events

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

• 🏓 Macdonald Realty Classic - June 12-14, 2026 - MORE INFO

• 🏓 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].