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The Future of VIPA

31/12/2022

 
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​Please read "The Future of the Vancouver Island Pickleball Association" here.

Pickleball Magazine Latest Edition

9/12/2022

 
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​Read the Pickleball Magazine's November/December issue here. Pickleball Magazine is recognized by USA Pickleball as the official magazine of pickleball.

Rule Changes For 2023

5/12/2022

 
Significant Rule Changes For 2023:

Apparel (2.G.1/2.G.4)
Inappropriate apparel may now include apparel that approximates the color of the tournament ball. Section 1 encourages players to avoid wearing apparel that approximates the color of the ball. The Tournament Director retains the right to require an apparel change during a non-chargeable time-out.

Spin Serve (4.A.5)
Intentionally manipulating the ball to add spin during the release of the ball is not allowed. Some natural rotation of the ball when it is released is allowable but the server must not impart manipulation or spin prior to striking the ball to serve. This applies to the volley serve and the drop serve.

Replay or Fault on the Serve (4.A.9)
The referee has the authority to immediately stop play and order a replay if the referee is not certain that one more required elements of a serve have been met. The referee will call an immediate fault if a serve clearly violates one or more of the requirements. The intent is to induce players to adjust their serve so that it clearly and obviously meets all requirements.

Player Questions about Correct Server, Receiver or Position (4.B.8)
Player questions about correct server, receiver or position remain allowed before the serve is hit. A generic question by the server such as “Am I good?” is considered to encapsulate both the correct server question and the correct position question, and the referee will answer both questions. In non-officiated play, a player may ask the opponent the same questions and the opponent must respond with the 
appropriate information.

Wrong Score Called (4.K)
If the wrong score is called, the referee or any player may stop play before the return of serve to correct the score. It is a fault to stop play after the return of serve to identify or ask for a score correction. It is a fault to stop play to identify or ask for a score correction when the score was correctly called.

Equipment Time-Out (10.D)
Players are not required to use a regular time-out for equipment adjustments or changes necessary for fair and safe continuation of the match. The referee will call an equipment time-out of a reasonable duration.

Island Media Coverage

17/11/2022

 
"The popularity of pickleball has hit the Comox Valley". Read the full article from the Comox Valley Record here.

November Pickleball Fire Magazine

17/11/2022

 
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The November edition of Pickleball Fire Magazine is out, and it has lots of instructional articles and player profiles. Read it here.

Tres Palapas Joins With Gearbox

15/11/2022

 
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Tres Palapas Baja Pickleball Resort is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with top pickleball brand Gearbox Sports and its quality line of products.
“We are thrilled to be using the Gearbox ball within our facility during open play, lessons, round robins, and tournaments and will have the pro shop stocked with Gearbox paddles and accessories,” says Paul Bland (Maple Bay) owner of Tres Palapas. He goes on to say “This is an exciting time for pickleball and now we are seeing bold steps forward to grow the sport and spread the joy, we couldn’t be happier”.

Clamoring For a Piece of Pro Pickleball

13/11/2022

 
Athletes, investors and companies are all clamoring for a piece of pro pickleball. See this visual report from the Wall Street Journal here.

US Nationals Gold

7/11/2022

 
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​Congratulations to Barrie Hill (Victoria) w/Terry Brine (Vancouver) for winning Gold in the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in the 4.5/5.0 Men's Age/Skill Doubles Senior 70+ event.
Full results here.

Pickleball is Life?

4/11/2022

 
"Two books tout the wonders of the trendy sport. Can they convince a skeptical reader?" Read the full review/article from The Washington Post here.

Pickleball Magazine Gear Guide Issue

24/10/2022

 
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​Read Pickleball Magazine's special Gear Guide issue here. Pickleball Magazine is recognized by USA Pickleball as the official magazine of pickleball. 
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