Welcome to the March 17th edition of the Vancouver Island Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓

This week: We’ve partnered up with BC Pickleball Events! 🤝 The team behind Court Crushers have launched a new service, providing access to pickleball events on Vancouver Island, and across BC! Learn more below. 📈 Also, what you need to know about the DUPR Ratings reset, a little bit of pickleball fashion, and Anna Bright asks YOU to ask yourself some serious questions. 🤔

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

Vancouver Island Pickleball and BC Pickleball Events announce partnership to improve access to Island and provincial events

Both groups emphasized that the collaboration is rooted in the same philosophy of supporting the growing pickleball community by improving access to information and creating stronger connections between players, clubs, and organizers.

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• Best dressed at the PPA’s Veolia Texas Open presented by Proton
  Read more at: https://pickleball.com/fashion/best-dressed-at-the-veolia-texas-open-presented-by-proton

• Anna Bright Pickleball Tips: Higher Ceiling or Lower Floor
  Read More at: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/world-no-2-anna-bright-do-you-need-to-improve-your-floor-or-add-to-your-ceiling/

• DUPR Reset Is Live: Here’s What Players Need to Know
  Read more at: https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/dynamic-universal-pickleball-rating-unveils-dupr-reset-offers-risk-free-rating-reassessment/ar-AA1X3g7N?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Opportunities to Play

Upcoming Events

• 🏓 9th Annual Comox Valley Pickleball Tournament - May 2, 2026 -

  Registration opens April 2, 2026. More info to come.

• 🏓 Sooke Paddle Battle 2026 - May 24-26, 2026 @ SEAPARC - REGISTER HERE 

• 🏓 VRPA Berwick/UVic Women’s Tournament - April 18, 2026 - REGISTER HERE 

• 🏓 3rd Annual Total Fluke Pickleball Tournament - April 3-5, 2026 - Email [email protected]

• 🍔 Beer & Burger Fundraiser Night (Port Alberni Picklers) - April 25, 2026 @ Cherry Creek Hall - MORE INFO - NEW

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

• 🏓 2026 BC Provincial Championships - July 22 - 27, 2026 @ The Nest Sports (Tsawwassen) - Registration opens April 15.

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

  
  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.

Are you a player, club, business, or organization with a passion for pickleball? Reach out to us at [email protected]!