Host Venue of 2026 Pickleball Canada National Championship Announced
Toronto, Ontario – Pickleball Canada is thrilled to announce that the Pickleplex Social Club has been selected as the host venue for the 2026 Pickleball Canada National Championship, taking place August 25 – 30, 2026, at Pickleplex’s Downsview and Vaughan locations within the Greater Toronto Area.
The Forge Open: Rally for Recovery 2026 tournament seeks volunteers
The Forge Open: Rally for Recovery 2026 tournament is coming up (Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026), and the organizing team is looking for a few more volunteers to help out. Anyone with some availability who wants to be part of the energy, fun, and community atmosphere is encouraged to get involved.
Happy Holidays from Vancouver Island Pickleball!
As 2025 wraps up, we’d like to thank everyone who has provided support and joined the VIPB community over the past year. We’re already looking forward to getting back outdoors on a regular basis and have had some encouraging and exciting chats surrounding the pickleball scene for the upcoming seasons!
Recap: Vancouver Island’s Banditos compete at the MiLP National Championship
Vancouver Island-based pickleball squad, Banditos, competed at the 2025 The Dink MiLP National Championship. Comprised of players Emma Knapp, Daren McLean, Danielle Wickens and Jakob Larsen qualified for the Championships in the DUPR 18 division.
Cowichan Valley Winter Rally pickleball tournament building on momentum from inaugural Fall Ball
North Cowichan Pickleball Club is getting set to host its second pickleball tournament in the Cowichan Valley, following a successful ‘Fall Ball’ tournament.
Tournament Director, Pat Poczobut, says the Queen Margaret’s School (QMS) Sports Hall venue has shifted from a last-minute option for the Club’s first tournament into an ideal location for winter play. ”We are happy to continue to assist in developing QMS’s Sports Hall as an ideal indoor pickleball facility, where options are limited in the Duncan area,” said Poczobut. “On December 17-18th, we’ll debut the brand new, permanent pickleball lines that will be painted over the winter break, along with the brand new, high-quality pickleball nets that QMS has purchased with the help of our donations from the first tournament.”
A portion of the proceeds from this tournament will be donated to the Queen Margaret’s School to further fund the development of their pickleball programming.
Interested players can find out more information and join the Waitlist for the event here: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/cowichan-valley-winter-rally-hosted-by-north-cowichan-pickleball-club?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRGswQWF5QjFvMFZVR01lRXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5iRVuGGDhVmcA2srwsLjneiWZ3oSB3930GlPMogQBNEGQW8aZOEA9RIC8gKw_aem_wB4yyUtCEaOrWbpLe1i7oA
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Vancouver Island’s ‘The Banditos’ head south to compete in Minor League Pickleball National Championships
Vancouver Island’s Emma Knapp, Daren McLean, Danielle Wickens and Jakob Larsen are headed south to compete in The Dink Minor League Pickleball’s (MiLP) National Championships 2025, taking place from Dec. 3-7 at Pickler Universe in Dallas, Texas.
Pickleball Canada Surpasses 90,000 members
Pickleball Canada is proud to announce a significant milestone in the growth of the sport across the country: the national membership base has now exceeded 90,000 individuals.
Eric Law’s Shangri-Law Pickleball, Vancouver Island Pickleball announce long-term partnership
Shangri-Law Pickleball, operated by renowned pickleball instructor Eric Law, has partnered with Vancouver Island Pickleball (VIPB) on a long-term agreement.
Victoria pickleball tournament supporting mental health and addiction forging ahead with support from community
It may still be months away until The Forge Open: Rally For Recovery charity pickleball tournament kicks off on January 30, 2026 at Victoria Pickleball Centre, but that hasn’t stopped the event from filling up in just hours following the opening of registration last Friday.
Instructor Spotlight: Eric Law’s journey to lead instructor role with youth pickleball program
Eric Law was introduced to the sport of pickleball during the pandemic and like many current players, he was immediately hooked. His involvement in the community since picking up a paddle five years ago has continued to grow, as has his reputation as one of top instructors on the South Island.