Welcome to the March 24th edition of the Vancouver Island Newsletter! 🏓

Lots of developments around the Island and the province with regards to courts! Some encouraging, some not so encouraging. 🤔 A board nomination request from Pickleball Canada, and we visited the Juan de Fuca courts last weekend!

💻 Don’t forget to join our Facebook group to stay updated through the week on Island pickleball: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vancouverislandpickleball

Looking for more than just the Island? We’ve partnered up with BC Pickleball Events—now you can view events province-wide through the link or the website! 📸 Pictures, updates, or events to share? Send them to [email protected].

City of Powell River Council defeats pickleball motion, again

An initiative by City of Powell River mayor Ron Woznow to have city council reconsider defeated motions regarding qathet Pickleball Association’s request for city-owned land was voted down.

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Call for nominations - Pickleball Canada

Pickleball Canada is seeking volunteers with professional experience in legal, accounting, finance, technology, governance, or entrepreneurial fields, as well as individuals with sport industry experience, including high-performance sport expertise.

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• Proposal to convert some Whistler tennis courts to pickleball gains traction at council
  Read more at: https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/local-news/proposal-to-convert-some-whistler-tennis-courts-to-pickleball-gains-traction-at-council-12023127

• Demand growing exponentially for pickleball as Kamloops club seeks indoor space
  Read More at: https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/604785/Demand-growing-exponentially-for-pickleball-as-Kamloops-club-seeks-indoor-space

• Advice from the pros: Tips for amateur pickleball players to level up
  Read more at: https://pickleball.com/learn/advice-from-the-pros-tips-for-amateur-pickleball-players-to-level-up

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 -

• 🏓 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]!