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Penticton Pickleball Club Newsletter

Welcome to an Action-Packed 2026!

Hey Pickleball Friends,

Happy New Year and welcome to another exciting season with the Penticton Pickleball Club (PPC)! We’ve got loads planned for 2026 and can’t wait to get the paddles swinging and the good times rolling. Whether you’re returning for another season, or just getting started, we’re thrilled to have you in our vibrant pickleball community.

It’s that time again! Make sure you renew your club membership by January 31, 2026, to keep your spot on the courts, stay in the loop, and continue enjoying all the perks of club membership. Renewing is super easy—just hop over to the Pickleball Canada renewal page here  You’ll also be asked to link your account to DUPR so please ensure that you register a DUPR account- whether you plan on playing DUPR events or not. Pickleball Canada has now adopted this as their only rating system.

Don’t wait until the last minute—renew now so you’re ready to play!

Mark your calendars: our official outdoor season begins on May 1, 2026! The Board is hard at work finalizing our playing schedule, fun events, and social gatherings for the season. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to join us for another year of awesome rallies, friendly competition, and community spirit. Please note that Pickled Peach tournament has been allocated our courts for a Mixed tournament May 2-3. During this time, the PPC has been allocated the four courts at Skaha Lake Park for our use.

To keep up to date on Club policies, schedules and events be sure to check out our website at pentictonpickleball.ca. 

DUPR – Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating

Curious about how you stack up or how to track your progress? PPC has adopted the DUPR system to use as an internal club rating in line with Pickleball Canada.   PPC will help club members to achieve club ratings by regularly hosting DUPR play sessions.  The aim is to allow all members to enjoy playing pickleball with partners and other players who have similar skills and experience. Registering with DUPR and recording game scores on a periodic basis will allow members to have a fair and reasonably accurate skill level. DUPR is an international rating system that lets you see your level based on match results—great for tracking your development, seeing improvement, and matching up with similar players! Watch out for upcoming info sessions and tips on using DUPR to up your game this year. Please note, it is not mandatory to play in DUPR events. 

· 1st Annual Rob Sinkewich Memorial Tournament

Dates: May 22–24, Penticton

Registration opens: March 16 *Pre-registration for Club members only March 9 

· Frostbite Classic Men’s Doubles

March 14, Vernon

· Spring Fling Women’s Doubles
April 11, Vernon

· Pickled Peach Mixed Tournament

May 2–3, Penticton (Penticton Pickleball Club will move to the Skaha Lake Courts for these dates)

· Battle in the Palace Mixed Doubles

May 9, Vernon

· Kamloops Open

May 29–31, Kamloops

· Hook, Line and Dinker

June 26–28, Christina Lake

Check out Pickleball.comfor registration dates and more info on these and other tournaments happening this spring.

We’re proud to support youth pickleball across the South Okanagan! Our youth program is growing, and we need your help. If you have spare or gently used paddles gathering dust, please consider donating them. Drop them off at the Recreation Centre front desk and help us get more young people on the courts and loving the game. Your generosity truly makes a difference—thank you!

Our Board members are dedicated volunteers who work hard to make every season awesome for everyone. If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, we kindly ask that you send us an email rather than approaching Board members at the courts. This way, we can keep our focus on playing, coaching, and having fun while making sure all ideas and concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Our inbox is always open, and we love hearing from you!

Here’s to another brilliant year of rallies, laughs, and lasting friendships. Bring your best energy, invite your friends, and let’s make this season the best one yet. If you need to reach us, just send an email to the club address—you’ll always get a friendly reply.

See you on the courts,

The Penticton Pickleball Club Board

Questions or comments? Email us anytime at secretary@pentictonpickleball.caor president@pentictonpickleball.ca