Sadly, we report a loss in our pickleball family. Luba Jehovic (South Surrey) passed away in March, at the age of 62. An avid player/instructor, she was well known and a pioneer in the pickleball community. Read an obituary from Chuck Lefaive here. 
We extend our deepest sympathies to family and friends; our thoughts are with them all.

Pickleball has been granted a dedicated court at White Rock’s Centennial Park, however, the council decision stipulates a six-month trial period. Read the full report from the Peace Arch News here.

Pickleball Canada is seeking expressions of interest from clubs or groups of clubs who want to work together to host a National, Open or Regional Championship in the next five years.  Championships will alternate annually between East and West with the Manitoba/Ontario border being the dividing line. The Open and National Championships will occur annually on opposite sides of the country.  E.g. if the 2022 National Championship is held in the East, the Open Championship will be held in the West.
Interested parties must be able to meet the following tournament requirements:
§   minimum of 20 courts (some exceptions possible),
§   minimum of 3 days of play,
§   all matches must be officiated,
§   Pickleball Brackets must be used for the tournament software,
§   dates of a National, Regional, Open, or Provincial/Territorial event must not conflict with any other National or Open event held in the same year.
​More information here.

It’s a fair allocation when it comes to pickleball courts in Delta, according to the city, which has changed the allocation times for pickleball courts to ensure fair access for organized groups and the public. Read the full story from the Delta Optimist here.