Welcome to the second Vancouver Island Pickleball newsletter of April!

This week, our video series with Tyler from Courtside Sports shifts to choosing the correct pickleball shoe. Together with our friends at Courtside Sports, we’ve put together a series of videos to provide you with some information to help make informed decisions around your pickleball purchases.

Check out our other updates below. ⤵️

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Selecting a Pickleball Shoe: Indoor versus Outdoor

A key difference between an indoor pickleball shoe and an outdoor shoe is that indoor shoes—a lot of the time—have a much softer outsole, which means they are going to stick a lot better on something like a hardwood floor. 

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Victoria Pickleball Centre Celebrates Year of Success and Community Building

Victoria Pickleball Centre’s (VPC) co-owner Crystal Andresen, general manager Cayce Fedberg and their fellow VPC owners and staff will celebrate one year of operation in April 2025. The past year has seen the team build, and support the growth of pickleball and the pickleball community on southern Vancouver Island as the Island’s first dedicated indoor facility.

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• Waters Splits From Parenteau and Partners with Anna Bright (pickleball.com)

• Calgary short of pickleball courts as young players flock to sport (Calgary Herald)

• Pickleball’s popularity serves up spike in injuries, sparking safety talks (globalnews.ca)

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].