Welcome to the May 26th edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter, supported by Owen Williams of Raymond James! 🏓 

Did you catch us in this Sunday’s Capital Daily article? They pulled the quality quotes for the article! 😅 This week we’ve got some tips and tricks for 60+ players, a quick Bird’s Eye View of the Topaz Courts in Victoria, and some court updates from Maple Bay! 🍁 We’ve also updated our Events section and Opportunities to Play (now listed under ‘Indoor & Recreation’) with some Campbell River-specific dates and locations.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Don’t forget to join our Facebook group to stay updated through the week on Island pickleball: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vancouverislandpickleball 
📸 Pictures, updates, or events to share? Send them to [email protected].
🎥 Join us on Instagram! instagram.com/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!

Vancouver Island Pickleball featured in Capital Daily

“It’s the most inclusive sport I’ve ever seen—you see people from all walks of life participating,” says James Nielsen, founder of Vancouver Island Pickleball, a digital community hub dedicated to supporting and growing the pickleball community across Vancouver Island.”

READ MORE

• Operating hours set for noisy Maple Bay pickleball courts
  Read more at: https://lakecowichangazette.com/2026/05/25/operating-hours-set-for-noisy-maple-bay-pickleball-courts-2/

• Senior Pickleball Doubles Strategy: Play Smarter Not Harder After 60
  Read More at: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/senior-pickleball-doubles-strategy-after-60/

• Squamish man planning to play pickleball for 24 hours for mental health charity
  Read more at: https://www.squamishchief.com/local-sports/squamish-man-planning-to-play-pickleball-for-24-hours-for-mental-health-charity-12319839

Indoor & Recreation

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

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].