Welcome to the May 19th edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓 First off, we’d like to welcome Skechers Canada into the fold as our latest partner.

We’re also excited to share last week’s news of the upcoming Clipper Cup with the team from Court Crushers this summer! More info below. ☀️ CHEK News’ video piece on Victoria’s Topaz Park opening, Major League Pickleball, and some insane private courts!

💻 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 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! 📅

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

Skechers Canada partners up as Official Shoe of Vancouver Island Pickleball

The partnership with Skechers Canada—the first official pickleball partnership for the shoe brand in Western Canada—will play a major role in the future growth of the VIPB brand in the Canadian pickleball landscape.

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‘The Clipper Cup’ pickleball festival to debut at Topaz Park in Victoria this August

Pickleball Festival will debut at Topaz Park in Victoria, BC on August 28- 30, 2026. The three-day event combines a competitive tournament played on 11 outdoor courts, an outdoor vendor market, and a food garden into one weekend designed to celebrate the fastest growing sport in North America.

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• Photos: Check Out These Insane Home Pickleball Courts
  Read more at: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/photos-check-out-these-insane-home-pickleball-courts/

• Pre-Season Power Rankings In Major League Pickleball And Their Relation To Team Payroll
  Read More at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/toddboss/2026/05/15/pre-season-power-rankings-in-major-league-pickleball-and-their-relation-to-team-payroll/

• Tennis has been king for hundreds of years. Here's how pickleball overthrew it
  Read more at: https://nationalpost.com/feature/tennis-vs-pickleball

Opportunities to Play

Pro Tip: Click HERE or use code VIPB on your Le Cornichon purchase at checkout.🍁

Upcoming Events

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

• 🏓 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.

• 🏓 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 

  
  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]!