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

To kick things off, Vancouver Island Pickleball is excited to announce a new partnership with Canadian-based Le Cornichon. Le Cornichon will become the “Official Paddle” of VIPB moving forward. Details below! ⤵️

We received some great comments of support from our re-share of Comox Valley Pickleball Association’s Jenny Kennedy last week. If one of your club’s members or someone you know deserves recognition, get in touch so we can highlight their contributions to the pickleball community!

Don’t forget to join our Facebook Group and Business Pages. 📸 Pictures, updates, or events to share? Pass them along to [email protected].

Le Cornichon Named Official Paddle Partner of Vancouver Island Pickleball

Vancouver Island Pickleball (VIPB) is excited to announce a brand new partnership with Canadian-based paddle and apparel company, Le Cornichon. Le Cornichon becomes VIPB’s Official Paddle, providing Island players with access to a high-performing, USPA-approved paddle designed by a Canadian company.

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

• Forget-Me-Not Charity Tournament - BC Dementia Care Society 2025 - Learn More
• Sooke Pickleball Club – End of Season Potluck - 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].