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).

Head Referee Al Thomson (Victoria) has been appointed the first ever Canadian Referee Training Coordinator (CRTC) representing Canada and Pickleball Canada (PCO) in the USA Pickleball Officiating Organization.  He will help Canadians navigate how to obtain referee training and/or certification through either the USAPA or PCO.
Read the full announcement from Walter Knecht, President PICKLEBALLBC here.