Welcome to this week’s edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball newsletter, powered by Courtside Sports! This week we’re up in the Comox Valley to highlight the CVPA’s annual Fun Day tournament. DUPR makes a big change, automated line calls, and more. More below!

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Comox Valley Pickleball Association hosts successful ‘Fun Day’ tournament

The Comox Valley Pickleball Association (CVPA) hosted another successful “Fun Day” pickleball tournament at the Comox Rotary Highland in late June. Fifty players were on the courts to compete in the one-day event, with six dedicated courts and an additional five temporary courts set up in the adjacent lacrosse box. 

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DUPR announces major update to rating algorithm

DUPR has made an important update to their rating algorithm. Ratings will change based on performance—independent of winning or losing. ‍ 

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Photos
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• Fun Day Tournament (Comox Valley Pickleball Association)

Upcoming Tournaments
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• 90-Minute Mash Up Pickleball Tournament (Cowichan Sportplex) - Learn More
• Victoria Open (Victoria Pickleball Centre) - Learn More
• Pickleballooza (Nanaimo) - Learn More
• Paddle Royale Pickleball Festival (Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre) - Learn More
• Port Alberni Picklers Summer Mixed Double Open (Port Alberni) - Learn More

Play Opportunities
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• Esquimalt

• Victoria Pickleball Centre

• Juan de Fuca

• Oak Bay

• University of Victoria

• Pickleball Inc. partners with PlayReplay to bring automated line calls and AI tracking to the sport of pickleball (pickleball.com)

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