In the News
Sep 27th 2024
2024 Rally in the Valley Tournament
The Vernon Pickleball Association is hosting its final tournament of the year....
Pickleball players converge on Vernon
Penticton Western News
Final pickleball tourney of the year in Vernon this weekend
Castanet
Valley rallies at Vernon pickleball tournament
Vernon Morning Star
Aug 10th 2024
National Pickleball Day
Pickleball takes over downtown Vernon
Saturday was National Pickleball Day in Canada, and the Vernon Pickleball Association took its celebration to the streets....
Vernon Morning Star
Jul 28th, 2024
Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championships
Pickleball players from across Western Canada will be converging in Vernon for the Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championships July 25th – July 28th, 2024.......
Western Regional Pickleball Championships coming to Vernon for the first time
Sports News AM 1150
Over 600 people registered for Vernon pickleball tournament
Castanet
Hundreds of pickleballers coming to Vernon for Western Regional Championships
Vernon Matters
Vernon hosting Western regionals
Penticton Herald
Vernon hosting Western regionals
Kelowna Daily Courier
Vernon welcomes 600 pickleballers for Western Championships
Lake Country Calendar
Vernon welcomes 600 pickleballers for Western Championships
Vernon Morning Star
Vernon welcomes 600 pickleballers for Western Championships
Kelowna Capital News
Western Region Championships in Vernon Coming Up
Pickleball BC
Jul 24, 2024
CBC Interview – Radio one:
Apr 1, 2024
Pickleball’s pervasiveness
Pickleball for the win
The sport, which is easy to learn and fun to play while also encouraging physical activity among older adults .......
Sage Magazine
May 7, 2024
Operation Hush Pickle
Sound dampening campaign underway for Vernon Pickleball Association
Executives with the Vernon Pickleball Association are in the midst of an internal fundraising campaign to make the courts a little quieter.......
CastaNet
Apr 26, 2024
Pickleball Envy
Why Kelowna isn't hosting tournaments any time soon
When Vernon was chosen earlier this month to host the 2024 Pickleball Western Regional Championships.......
Info News
Apr 24, 2024
Herrmann House Grant
Interior non-profits benefit from community gaming grants
The Vernon Pickleball Association is receiving $250,000 from the latest round of 2024 Community Gaming Grants funding.......
Penticton Western News
Apr 17, 2024
Dog day afternoon at Vernon pickleball facility
Puppies and pickleballers will come together this weekend at the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) will be participating in a province-wide charity event on Saturday, April 20 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.......
Vernon Matters
Vernon Pickleball Association raises thousands for support dogs
The Vernon Pickleball Association’s charity event raised $5,600 to support the organization.......
CastaNet
Jan 30, 2024
Herrmann House Grant
Gaming grant to help build reception centre at Vernon’s pickleball complex
The Vernon Pickleball Association will be able to upgrade its facility thanks to a provincial grant.......
Vernon Matters
Dec 26, 2023
VPA Food Bank Donation
Vernon Pickleball Association collected 1,194 pounds of food for the Vernon Salvation Army food bank
For the third year in a row, the Vernon Pickleball Association served up a big donation to the local food bank.......
Castanet
Vernon Pickleball Association donates nearly 1,200 pounds of food
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport, and it’s helping to grow the supplies on the shelves at the Vernon food bank this holiday season........
Vernon Morning Star
Vernon Pickleball members serve-up major support for food bank
For the third year in a row, the Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) held its annual food drive in support of the Vernon Salvation Army Food Bank........
Vernon Matters
VPA Supports Salvation Army Food Bank
Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) held its annual food drive in support of the Vernon Salvation Army Food Bank........
Pickleball BC
Oct 19, 2023
Vernon Club is the Best
Vernon Pickleball Association voted the best in Canada
Members have long said the Vernon Pickleball Association is the best club in the land, and now they have the title to prove it......
Castanet
Vernon scores Canada’s Best Pickleball Club title
The country has spoken, and named the Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) as the best club in Canada.......
Penticton Western News
Small-town B.C. club comes out on top of Pickleball Today contest
The local club came out on top of a month-long contest that say players vote for their favourite.......
Vernon Morning Star
Vernon is fast becoming known as the pickleball capital of Canada
Although that’s an unofficial title, the Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA).......
Vernon Matters
Oct 15, 2023
Vernon Pickleball Club in running to be named Best in Canada
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) is close to being named the top pickleball club in the country.
The e-platform, Pickleball Today, is having a contest to name the top clubs in Canada, and the VPA is locked into a head-to-head battle for first place.....
Vernon Morning Star
The Vernon Pickleball Association is in the running to be named Canada’s best pickleball club for 2023
The Canadian e-platform, Pickleball Today, is having a contest to name the top club......
Vernon Matters
The Canadian e-platform, Pickleball Today, is having a contest to name Canada's Best Pickleball Club
In June, the VPA submitted their compelling story and was voted into the top 11 clubs......
iHeart Radio
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) is close to being named the top pickleball club in the country.
“In June, the VPA submitted their compelling story and was voted into the top 11 clubs,” ......
Revelstroke Review
Is the 'Pickleball Palace' the best place in Canada to play the increasingly popular sport?
The Vernon Pickleball Association is in the running to be voted Canada's Best Pickleball Club......
Castanet
Sep 28, 2023
Vernon’s last pickleball tournament of season
Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) will host its final event of 2023 – Rally in the Valley
Approximately 270 teams are expected to converge on the Okanagan Wealth Advisors (OWA) Pickleball Complex in Vernon......
Kelowna Capital News
The Vernon Pickleball Association’s last tournament of 2023
‘Rally in the Valley, Powered by Pickleball Depot, is taking place Friday September 29th to Sunday October 1st......
iHeart Radio
The VPA’s final pickleball tournament of the 2023 season will take place in the last weekend of September in Vernon
The dinking, poaching and pickling are not quite yet done for the season......
Vernon Morning Star
Massive pickleball tournament on this weekend in Vernon
There are 270 teams registered for the three-day second annual Rally in the Valley......
iNFOnews
Vernon Pickleball Association’s last tournament of 2023 starts Friday
Hundreds of pickleball players will descend on Vernon this weekend for the Rally in the Valley tournament......
Castanet
Pickleballers ready for final Vernon tournament of season
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) is presenting Rally in the Valley, powered by Pickleball Depot......
Vernon Matters
Aug 10, 2023
English Open Pickleball
Vernon pickleballers return with medals from across the pond
Two Vernon locals returned from a trip to Europe with new pickleball hardware......
Vernon Morning Star
May 14, 2023
BC Provinical Pickleball Championship
Pickleball Mania descends upon Vernon
The heat was on inside, and outside of the Vernon Pickleball Complex over the weekend, at the Pickleball Depot B.C. Provincial Championship......
Vernon Morning Star
BC Provincial Pickleball Championships held in Vernon at Marshall Field this weekend (Fast Forward to 7min 11sec mark)
BC Provincial Pickleball Championships.....
Global Okanagan
BC Provincial Pickleball Championships held in Vernon at Marshall Field this weekend
More than 600 competitors are in Vernon this weekend for the inaugural BC Provincial Pickleball Championships.....
Castanet
Vernon playing host to inaugural B.C. pickleball championships
Hundreds of pickleballers of all ages and skill levels have converged on Vernon for a first time event.....
Vernon Matters
May 8, 2023
BC Pickleball Championship coming to Vernon
Vernon set to host first-ever BC Pickleball Championships
Vernon will be pickleball central this week, as more than 600 of B.C.’s top players converge on the city for a high level event.....
Vernon Matters
BC Provincial Pickleball Championships coming to Vernon
Pickleball players from across BC are coming to Vernon for the very first Pickleball Depot B.C. Provincial Championships taking place May 11 – 14th.....
iHeart Radio
BC's first ever provincial pickleball championships are being held in the Okanagan
Hundreds of British Columbian pickleball players are set to descend on the Okanagan next week....
Kelowna Now
Vernon ready to host first ever provincial championship
The newly trained referees are certified, the porta-potties are coming, and there are only a handful of spots to fill of the 200 volunteer positions needed to successfully host B.C.’s first ever Provincial Pickleball Championship....
Castanet
Feb 26, 2023
Serving up Pickleball Fun
First pickleball tournament of the year took place in Vernon Saturday, more to come
The 2023 pickleball season has officially started in Vernon......
Castanet
Dec 24, 2022
Serving Up Donations
Vernon Pickleball Association collects more than 1,000 pounds of goods for food bank
The Vernon Pickleball Association has served up more than 1,000 pounds of goods for the local food bank......
Castanet
Oct 14, 2022
BC Provincial Pickleball Championship Tournament
Pickleball BC and the Vernon Pickleball Association Announce First Annual BC Provincial Pickleball Championship Tournament
Pickleball BC and the Vernon Pickleball Association are excited to announce the first annual......
Pickleball BC
Aug 10, 2022
Vernon Pickleball Tournament
Vernon pickleball complex serves up dilly of a tourney
Pickleball enthusiasts are fired up for the inaugural Rally in the Valley tournament.......
Vernon Morning Star
Mar 11, 2022
Pickleball Tourneys Return
Vernon Pickleball Association holding first tournament since 2019
Pickleball players will descend on Vernon Saturday, for the inaugural Royal LePage Frostbite Classic men’s doubles pickleball tournament......
Castanet
First pickleball tournament since 2019 this weekend
The Vernon Pickleball Association is more than ready to host its first tournament since 2019.....
Vernon Matters
Vernon to host first pickleball tournament since 2019
The inaugural Royal LePage Frostbite Classic takes place at the OWA complex this weekend.....
Vernon Morning Star
Mar, 2022
Players make a racket year-round
Pickleball passion pushes fundraising to new heights in Vernon
Pickleball, a dynamic racquet sport combining tennis, badminton and ping pong is trending in the Okanagan......
Thompson Okanagan Trends
Dec 10, 2021
What is Pickleball?
On this episode of Hello Okanagan, Peter visits the Pickleball courts in Vernon BC, which is the largest dedicated indoor court in Canada!
Hello Okanagan
Dec 1, 2021
Pickleball Christmas Tree
Vernon Pickleball Association's unique Christmas tree a food bank booster
What's more than 12 feet tall, has 350 pickleballs, craves canned food, and is a one-of-a-kind creation?......
Castanet
Vernon club creates world's largest 'Pickleball Christmas Tree'
A Vernon pickleball club has created what is probably the largest Christmas tree made.....
InfoNews
Vernon club lays claim to tallest pickleball Christmas tree in the world
The Okanagan Wealth Advisors (OWA) Pickleball Complex in Vernon is home to what is possibly the tallest pickleball Christmas tree.....
Vernon Matters
Broken pickleballs catalyst for Vernon Christmas tree
On the 12th day of Christmas, the Okanagan Wealth Advisors (OWA) Pickleball Complex gave to we, the world’s tallest pickleball Christmas tree.....
Vernon Morning Star
June 24, 2021
Don Friesen accepts Leadership Award
Select link to watch YouTube Video
DON FRIESEN, our visionary and OWA PB Complex Building Manager is yet again being recognized for the outstanding achievement of making his dream of 12 covered pickleball courts at Marshall Fields a reality.
Don will be received a 'Leader of the Year Award', sponsored by Tim Horton's at City Hall
Congratulations Don
June 2, 2021
Pickleball Brackets press release
We are excited to partner with Pickleball Canada
PCO and Pickleball Brackets have just reached an agreement for......
Pickleball Brackets
May 18, 2021
One of Canada's largest covered dedicated Pickleball complexes
Vernon Pickleball group raises new roof on complex
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA) is shouting from the rooftop......
Vernon Morningstar
Serving up a big facility
The newly upgraded Vernon pickleball complex opens May 22......
CastaNet
New Vernon facility will capitalize on fast growing sport
Vernon is making as case to become the pickleball capital of Canada......
Vernon Matters
Vernon now home to one of Canada's largest covered dedicated Pickleball Complexes
The Vernon Pickleball Association (VPA), in conjunction with the City of Vernon, is pround to announce......
City of Vernon
May 11, 2021
Pickleball Sneak Peak
Take a look inside Vernon's new indoor pickleball complex
Vernon's new pickleball complex is almost ready to open its doors to the public......
CastaNet
April 15, 2021
National Volunteer Week
New Vernon sports facility shows power of volunteers working together
What started as a dream by Don Friesen five years ago is now a very positive reality for......
Vernon Matters
Value of 1, power of many
Vernon Pickleball Association heaos praise on super-volunteer Don Friesen......
CastaNet
Volunteer praised by Vernon pickleballers
Marshall Field pickleball complex wouldn't be possible without dedicated volunteer hours......
Vernon Morning Star