​In what will become the premier outdoor tournament venue on Vancouver Island, the Pacific Shores resort in Nanoose Bay (near Parksville) is close to completing the installation of 10 pickleball courts (6 are dedicated). Here's an update from the General Manager, Paul Dodds:
"Once completed, in 10 days, we will have 10 courts available for members, drop-ins and resort guests. As of today (July 26th) the final court surface work is being completed and fencing, nets and signage will be installed next week. We anticipate hosting tournaments, coaching/learn to play weekend events and are finalizing our offers and benefits."

​After 6 years of lobbying, Vancouver, finally, gets dedicated pickleball courts. See the video report from CityNews here. 

ViaSport has released the Return to Sport Guidelines to help sport organizations across British Columbia develop their own plans for a safe return to sport in communities around the province.
On behalf of the Provincial Government viaSport has led the process of reopening amateur sport across B.C. Collaborating with the recreation sector and sport agencies, ViaSport’s guidelines offer the next step in the phased approach to resuming sport and recreation activities.
​Sport specific guidelines, which now include pickleball, available here.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in the cancellation of events throughout the state of California and beyond over the past several months, the 2020 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will not take place this year. The event was to be held October 31 – November 8, 2020. More here.

The USAPA have unveiled their new logo (l) which is cleaner, crisper and less 'busy' than their old one (r).