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Apple Adds Pickleball To Workout

29/9/2020

It was an exciting morning for pickleball enthusiasts as word spread that our sport was officially added as a workout option with the Apple watchOS 7 update! This is a big deal and across social media you can tell by the excitement of our players that this addition to Apple watches means pickleball has received more recognition across the world. Read more.

Nine New Courts For Richmond

20/9/2020

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Richmond have opened 9 dedicated, floodlit courts:
3 courts at South Arm Park with night lighting until 11:00 pm and 6 courts at Hugh Boyd Park with night lighting until 10:00 pm. Read the Richmond News article here.

'Pickleball Scoop' From PCO

13/9/2020

Read the latest 'Pickleball Scoop' newsletter from Pickleball Canada here.

USA Pickleball August Newsletter

19/8/2020

Read the USA Pickleball members August newsletter here.

Community Connections - Promoting Pickleball

13/8/2020

Promoting pickleball, Community Connections with Gordie Hogg interviews Debbie Lawrance.

Latest Pickleball Magazine

4/8/2020

The August/September edition of the Pickleball Magazine is available to view here.

New Tournament Venue on V.I.

26/7/2020

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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."

Pickleball Canada Profiles BC Players

22/7/2020

Pickleball Canada recently ran Facebook profiles on BC players. Take a look:
Damaris Brix - Victoria
Rick Folk - Comox
Kerry Savory - Victoria
Jeremy Brine - Langley
Mike Yee - North Vancouver
Michael Botterill - Kelowna
Brett Forsythe - Kamloops
Charles Newfeldt - North Vancouver
Jordan Renwick - Kelowna
Brayden Latray - Abbotsford
Wendy Sofiak - Surrey
Steve Deakin - Pitt Meadows

Vancouver Gets Dedicated Courts

19/7/2020

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

ViaSport’s Guidelines Now Include Pickleball

2/7/2020

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.

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