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

It’s a busy week for pickleball, with the 2025 Myoflex® National Championship kicking off in Winnipeg, and New York City playing host to Major League Pickleball playoffs. Here on the Island, Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club welcomed pickleball’s future stars to their home courts for a fun afternoon. Sooke Pickleball Club have also shared photos from the August edition of their ‘Royalty of the Court’ event!

Looking to connect with the Island pickleball community? Join our Facebook Group and Business Pages. 📸 Pictures, updates, or events to share? Pass them along to [email protected].

Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club welcomes aspiring group of players for a day on the courts

Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club recently welcomed a group of young, aspiring pickleball players to their outdoor courts following an inquiry from Cowichan Lake Community Services Society (CLCSS), who run a summer kids program.

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• Ben Stiller’s Pickleball Comedy ‘The Dink’ Lands at Apple (Hollywood Reporter)

• Winnipeg to host pickleball nationals Aug. 19-24 (Global News)

• Storylines for DoorDash MLP Finals - New York City (pickleball.com)

Photos
(Contact us to have your photos listed)

• Sooke Pickleball Club's August 2025 Royalty of the Court - Click HERE
• Pickleball Canada National Championship Venue Photos - Click HERE

Upcoming Events & Tournaments
(Contact us to have your event listed)

• Forget-Me-Not Charity Tournament - BC Dementia Care Society 2025 - Learn More
• Peninsula Community Pickleball Club’s Super Summer Social - Learn More
• Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic (CRPA) - Learn More
• Port Alberni Picklers Summer Mixed Double Open (Port Alberni) - Learn More
• Nanaimo ‘Paddles in the Park’ - Learn More or view PDF
• Esquimalt Pickle Party - Learn More

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

• Qualicum Beach Curling Club

• Cowichan Sportsplex

• Esquimalt

• Victoria Pickleball Centre

• Juan de Fuca

• Oak Bay

• University of Victoria

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].