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 recently ran Facebook profiles on Island players:
Damaris Brix - Victoria
Rick Folk - Comox
Kerry Savory - Victoria.

​Read the June edition of the USAPA member newsletter here.

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

The Vernon Pickleball Association have embarked on an ambitious project to provide for a year-around dedicated pickleball facility by covering 12 existing outdoor courts. And they are hoping to achieve this by the end of this year!
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​Check out their excellent presentation here.

​Al Thomson (Victoria) is 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.
Al will also be involved as a key part of the 2021 USAPA/IFP rulebook creation; he will be part of a four person team that wields significant influence on which (and how) rule changes get presented to the Rules Committee for approval.
​Read the full announcement from Walter Knecht, President of PICKLEBALLBC here .