Welcome to this week’s Vancouver Island Pickleball newsletter. It’s officially Fall! 🍂

Shawnigan Lake Pickleball held its inaugural Invitational tournament this past weekend, and we spoke with VIPB Official Paddle founder, Justin Butler. We also stopped by Topaz Park in Victoria to check out progress being made on the 11-court project.

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Le Cornichon founder Justin Butler’s path to pickleball

Le Cornichon—Official Paddle of Vancouver Island Pickleball—founder Justin Butler calls himself a “serial entrepreneur,” resulting from, as he jokes, being “basically unemployable.” Last year, his girlfriend, Ainsley, convinced him to attend an open-play pickleball session at a local Calgary recreation centre.

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Shawnigan Pickeball Invitational crowns inaugural champions

The Shawnigan Lake Pickleball Club hosted it’s inaugural Invitational, Sept. 20, 2025 at Shawnigan Lake Pickleball Club in Shawnigan Lake Village.

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• Pickleball injuries are rising due to improper footwear choices (pickleball dot com)

• 'Canada Proud' pickleball tournament held in White Rock (North Delta Reporter)

• The PPA Tour goes old school this week (pickleball.com)

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

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].