Welcome to a mid-September edition of the Vancouver Island Pickleball newsletter! ☀️

Busy week in the world of pickleball, as the 55+ BC Summer Games got underway in Nanaimo. Big news from Pickleball Canada and DUPR, and Campbell River’s Salmon Capital Classic shines! Learn more below! ☀️

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Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic Shines in Campbell River

The Campbell River Pickleball Association welcomed 153 players to the inaugural Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic Tournament, turning August 29-31 into three thrilling days of pickleball competition.

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Pickleball Canada announces DUPR as official rating system

Pickleball Canada, one of the largest pickleball federations in the world, has officially adopted DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) as its official rating system.

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• MLP reports major growth across all business areas (pickleball.com)

• National Pickleball Day 2025 Recap (Pickleball Canada)

• ICYMI: Le Cornichon Named Official Paddle Partner of Vancouver Island Pickleball (Vancouver Island Pickleball)

Photos
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• Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic
• 55+ BC Summer Games
• Topaz Park Court Update

Upcoming Events & Tournaments
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• Forget-Me-Not Charity Tournament - BC Dementia Care Society 2025 - Learn More
• The Fall Ball, Hosted by North Cowichan Pickleball Club - Learn More - ⭐️New

Open Play Opportunities
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• 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].