Welcome to the Vancouver Pickleball Association website! We hope that you enjoy browsing our website, and that you will find a lot of useful information. We expect the information on this website to be of particular interest to Pickleball players. Our website will continuously be updated with news and info, so make sure you return soon.
VPA Events at the Vancouver Curling Club!
The Park Board is setting up the Vancouver Curling Club (within the Hillcrest Community Centre) for pickleball from May 15 – August 15. Much of the space will be used for Park Board pickleball events, but the VPA has been able to secure a number of time slots for VPA member events. You can view the events we’ve scheduled so far and register for them here:
View & Register for VPA Events HERE
BOX LEAGUES:
“At-a-glance” Schedule of Community Centre Pickleball Events & Lessons
Now contains the internet registration dates for Vancouver Community Centre events
Learn about the VPA School Outreach Committee and its EVES Project paddle drive
PlayTime Scheduler
We’re encouraging our members to user PlayTime Scheduler – a web site you can use to notify others that you are planning to play at a particular venue at a particular time.
A great way to find, arrange and join play sessions around VancouverWHERE CAN I PLAY PICKLEBALL OUTDOORS IN VANCOUVER?
| Jericho Beach (near the sailing centre) | 8 courts. Great for drop-in play. Nets available in storage box (but set up most of the time). NOTE: Pay-parking in effect Apr 1 – Sep 30. Park on nearby streets to avoid having to pay. |
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Champlain Heights (Across from the community centre at 3350 Maquinna Dr.) |
6 courts. Great for drop-in play. Nets available in storage box (but set up most of the time) |
| Queen Elizabeth Park | 7 permanent nets. Great for drop-in play. NOTE: Pay-parking in effect. Park on nearby streets to avoid having to pay. |
| John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park) | 1 court, bring your own net |
| Pandora Park (Nanaimo St. & Pandora St.) | 6 courts*, Five nets available in storage box |
| Cedar Cottage Park (Clark Drive between 10th & 11th) | 2 courts*, bring your own net |
| Brewers Park (Victoria Drive & 25th Ave.) | 4 courts*, Four nets available in storage box |
| King George High School Tennis Courts (1701 Barclay St.) | 8 courts, bring your own net |
| *Shared courts (lines painted on existing tennis courts) |
What’s your Pickleball skill level?
Self-assess your skill level by visiting our IPTPA Skill Levels page:
We Need Your Help
The VPA has ambitious plans to expand the number of playing sites (both indoors and out), acquire new court maintenance equipment, safety supplies, instructional signage, and sound barriers, as well as solicit funds and develop leagues, ladders and tournaments.
Click HERE to learn more about how you can help
VPA Newsletter, JULY/AUG , 2022
A new VPA newsletter has been published and can be viewed HERE
Coaches Corner
This month we’re featuring Walt Woo. Click Here to view his bio.
To view previous Coaches Corner posts Click Here
Pandora’s Box has a new friend: “Brewer’s Box”
A storage box with Pickleball nets for anyone to use has been installed at Brewer’s Park.
Read all about it HERE
Pandora’s Box
A storage box containing Pickleball nets for anyone to use has been installed at Pandora Park.
Read all about it HERE
VPA END OF SUMMER PARTY – Wednesday September 15th, 2021
Thank you to all that attended, and to all that helped make it such a great success!
Make your own Pickleball court
You’re not limited to playing where there are permanent lines. You can find a space and “chalk-off” your own court.
Read about how to do that by clicking HERE
Quiet Pickleball Paddles may help us enjoy the game without restrictions
Our beloved game is being restricted by many localities due to noise. You can help stop that from happening by choosing a quiet paddle. Read about the issue by CLICKING HERE
We need your help!
The Vancouver Pickleball Association has ambitious plans to expand the number of playing sites (both indoors and out), acquire new court maintenance equipment, safety supplies, instructional signage, and sound barriers, as well as solicit funds and develop leagues, ladders and tournaments. If we are going to do this, we need your help. If you are interested in helping our organization by volunteering, please click here to read more…
Court Guidelines when courts are busy
Many of us have experienced frustration and confusion when the Pickleball courts are busy. When all the courts are being used and there are many people waiting, a bit of simple etiquette and understanding can really help. Read more about some common sense guidelines here
Unfortunately, pickleball in urban centres often comes with noise complaints
Read more about this issue here
Recreational Play Etiquette
Join Today!
If you would like to enjoy the support of a strong organization, as well as substantial discounts brought about by our partnerships with sports equipment providers, become a member today.
Press the “JOIN” link at the top of the page to become a member of the Vancouver Pickleball Association.
What is Pickleball?
Click on the following links to find out:
- From NBC News: “Pickleball: The Fastest-Growing-Sport in America“
- How to play Pickleball
