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.
Meet Comox Valley Pickleball’s Jenny Kennedy
It’s just past 6 AM on a soon-to-be scorching July day. Jenny is up, and the coffee is brewing. Pepper, her seven-year-old four-legged companion, is not so patiently waiting at the door, eager to begin her early morning walk.
VRPA Opens Fall Programs Registration
Victoria Regional Pickleball Association’s (VRPA) Fall programs are now open for registration. Featuring a whole new suite of programs being offered in partnership with UVIC’s CARSA facility.
APP Announces Global Tour, Includes CNPL
APP leads first-ever global pickleball alliance; seven inaugural national organizations join forces to grow international pickleball with introduction of year-long global tournament schedule for professional pickleball players.
Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club welcomes aspiring group of players for a day on the courts
Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club recently welcomed a group of young, aspiring pickleball players to their outdoor courts following an inquiry from Cowichan Lake Community Services Society (CLCSS), who run a summer kids program.
Sport Canada grants ‘Funding Eligible’ status to Pickleball Canada
Pickleball Canada has been granted “Funding Eligible” status by Sport Canada. The significant milestone marks the culmination of a multi-year process involving the National Sport Organization’s (NSO) board members, staff, and volunteers across committees and task teams.
Cowichan Sportsplex plays host to successful 90-minute Mash Up pickleball tournament
Pickleball competition was centre stage at Cowichan Sportsplex on Saturday, August 2nd in Duncan.
Vancouver Island Pickleball provides support for upcoming Cowichan tournament
Next month, Cowichan Sportsplex will play host to its inaugural pickleball tournament, the ’90-minute Mash-up’. Vancouver Island Pickleball (VIPB), powered by Courtside Sports, assisted in the application setup of the tournament through the Vancouver Island Pickleball Association (VIPA), an asset acquired last March that VIPB now manages and maintains.
Global Pickleball Federation announces DUPR as its official rating system
In a historic move for international pickleball, the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF), world governing body for pickleball, has officially named DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) its official rating system.
Pickleball skills on display at inaugural Victoria Open Championship
July 14, 2025 (Victoria, BC) – Competition at the inaugural Victoria Open Championship wrapped up, Sunday, July 14 at the Victoria Pickleball Centre. The four-day tournament featured non-stop pickleball action […]