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Cowichan Sportsplex plays host to successful 90-minute Mash Up pickleball tournament

August 6, 2025

Pickleball competition was centre stage at Cowichan Sportsplex on Saturday, August 2nd in Duncan. Players in mixed doubles (3.5, 4.0), and women’s and men’s doubles (4.0) braved the heat to compete in the 90-minute Mash Up pickleball tournament, with proceeds benefitting the Cowichan Sportsplex pickleball program.

Check out some photos from men’s doubles action by clicking HERE!

Tournament Results

Mixed Doubles 3.5+
Gold – Deana Nickerson & Bob Velpel
Silver – Nikki Ligon & Rory Bentley
Bronze – Greg Poirier & Jane Smith

Women’s 4.0+
Gold – Emma Knapp & Shanna Kokonis
Silver – Jenny Aronson & Melissa Ruel
Bronze – Clare Mackinnon & Kelsy Cahill

Men’s 4.0+
Gold – Jake Larsen & Stephan Steiner
Silver – Josh Struthers & Ben Wassermen
Bronze – Trevor Ruel & Taylor Lockhart

Mixed 4.0+
Gold – Emma Knapp & Ian Prescott
Silver – Dawn Dueck & Josh Struthers
Bronze – Clare Mackinnon & Aaron Sweet

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