Hard to believe we’re already into April! 🐣

Our video series for choosing the correct paddle continues this week. Together with our friends at Courtside Sports, we’ve put together a series of videos to provide you with some information to help make an informed decision. Check out the first three videos with Tyler from Courtside on our YouTube channel. 

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Tournament season is heating up, with upcoming Island events listed on our Events page. Also, if you haven’t already, you can join our Facebook Group and Business pages.

Questions, comments and inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Selecting Your Pickleball Paddle: Comparing Paddle Shapes

With an abundance of companies and technologies providing pickleball paddle options, there are a number of options to choose from. Paddles typically break down into two shapes: longer and narrow, and shorter and wider, which are a lot more forgiving.

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CVPA welcomes community for 8th annual indoor tournament

Comox Valley Pickleball Association will once again welcome players from the Mainland and across Vancouver Island for the association’s 8th Annual Comox Valley Pickleball Association Tournament, May 3-4, 2025.

The Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament will take place at 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre in Comox, with registration set to open up on the morning of April 7.

“Skill levels range from 3.0 – 4.5+ in women’s, mens and mixed events,” noted tournament director Rod Hamilton in an email to VIPB. “Participants can expect to find the great competition, camaraderie and delicious food that the event has become famous for.”

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• North Saanich could replace closed pickleball courts with picnic tables, basketball hoops (Times Colonist)

• How retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods could hurt growing sport of pickleball (cbc.ca)

• West Vancouver plans to replace skatepark with pump track, pickleball courts (northshoredailypost.com)

About Vancouver Island Pickleball

Vancouver Island Pickleball, powered by Courtside Sports, is the destination for all things pickleball on the Island. Founded in 2024, VIPB is dedicated to empowering the sport’s dynamic community with resources, tips, and the latest news to help the sport flourish and reach new heights. Built for seasoned players and beginners alike, VIPB is here to elevate the Island pickleball experience.

Looking to get involved? If you’re a player, club, business, or organization with a passion for pickleball, reach out at [email protected].