Welcome to this week’s edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Newsletter!

The holiday season is fast approaching, and so are several Island pickleball tournaments, including “Pickle for Hunger” taking place in November ✨. A great story on pickleball’s positive impact on a Powell River player, and an article worth checking out that digs into Indoor vs. Outdoor shoes from Racket & Runners.

One last reminder, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Official Paddle, Le Cornichon, is contributing $25 to Rethink Breast Cancer with each paddle purchase. More info below. 💕

We are off to have another coffee. ☕️ If you’re a Blue Jays fan, you might be able to relate. Go Jays! 🍁

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Nanaimo Pickleball Club’s Patty Tougas Spearheading 1st Annual ‘Pickle for Hunger’ tournament

Nanaimo Pickleball Club’s Patty Tougas is at the forefront of Pickle for Hunger 2025, a signature charity tournament taking place on November 15, 2025 at the Oliver Woods Community Centre, benefitting Loaves & Fishes.

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Nanaimo VRPA Announces 2025 Edition of Annual Christmas Pickleball Tournament

The 2025 VRPA Christmas Party is coming up. This year’s event will be as BIG as last year (but with a twist). This year’s two-day Christmas Tournament will be held Dec. 13-14, 2025.

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• Pickleball a life-changer for player from Powell River (Powell River Peak)

• Indoor vs. Outdoor Court Shoes (Rackets & Runners)

Upcoming Events
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• Annual Christmas Tournament (Victoria Regional Pickleball Association) - Dec. 13-14, 2025 - Donate Prizes

• Peninsula Community Pickleball Club Christmas Party (Poster) - Dec. 6, 2025

• Pickle For Hunger (Nanaimo Pickleball Club) - Nov. 15, 2025 - Learn more about Loaves & Fishes

Open Play Opportunities
(Contact us to have your region listed)

• 19 Wings Fitness & Community Centre 

• Cowichan Sportsplex

• Esquimalt

• Victoria Pickleball Centre

• Juan de Fuca

• Oak Bay - Updated  

• University of Victoria

💕 LEARN MORE ABOUT RETHINK BREAST CANCER / 🛍️ SHOP LE CORNICHON

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.

Player, club, business, or organization with a passion for pickleball? Reach out at [email protected].