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Pickleball Ontario Provincial Championship

What an incredible weekend at the Pickleball Ontario Provincial Championships held Aug 28–31, 2025 at the new Pickleplex Social Club in Downsview Ontario presented by IG Wealth Management!

Players from across the province came together to showcase not only outstanding talent, but also amazing sportsmanship and community spirit. Thank you to the athletes, referees, spectators and volunteers. who together helped make this first year of the new annual Championships such a resounding success.

A very special thank you goes out to Ryan Hanes, our Tournament Director, who generously volunteered his time to ensure everything was done right. Ryan’s leadership, knowledge, dedication, and countless hours behind the desk made this event possible, we are truly grateful.

Here’s to building on this success and making next year even bigger and better! 

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Congratulations to Ryan Hanes on Appointment to Pickleball Canada

Pickleball Ontario congratulates Ryan Hanes on his appointment as Director of Competition with Pickleball Canada. Ryan has been a fixture in Ontario pickleball for years. Most recently, he served as Tournament Director for our 2025 Provincial Championship and captain of Team Ontario’s 50+ squad at the 2025 National Championship in Winnipeg. As owner and founder of True North Pickleball, Ryan has directed over one hundred tournaments, including two National Championships and four Regionals. He is a Pickleball Canada and USAP certified referee, a PPR Certified Teaching Professional and Clinician, and is recognized as one of Canada’s leading instructors. Ryan is also an accomplished competitive player. His tournament success includes winning

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January 19, 2026

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Pickleplex Social Club to host national championship after successful 2025 Ontario Provincials On Monday, January 12, Pickleball Canada announced that the 2026 National Championship will take place in Ontario, August 25-30, 2026, at Pickleplex Social Club’s Downsview and Vaughan locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Pickleball Ontario is excited to see Canada’s premier national competition coming to our province. Ontario has developed strong pickleball infrastructure in recent years, and we’re proud to see our facilities recognized as capable of hosting national-level competition. “We’re looking forward to welcoming the National Championship to Ontario,” said Jonathon Moody, Vice President of Pickleball Ontario. “This venue hosted our own Provincial Championships last year, and

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Last Call: Nominate Your Volunteers

The deadline is approaching to recognize the volunteers who have made pickleball thrive in your community. Nominations for Pickleball Ontario’s Annual Volunteer Awards are due December 31st, with winners announced next year. Four awards celebrate different contributions to our sport: The Wayne Roswell Builder Award honors those who established programs that drove rapid growth in their region. The Community Award recognizes volunteers who inspire participation and create inclusive programs. The Merrie Lee-Ambassador Award celebrates those who’ve increased awareness and acted as liaisons between Pickleball Ontario and their communities. The Officials Award acknowledges dedicated referees who’ve elevated professionalism at tournaments across Ontario. Nominees must be Pickleball Ontario members in good standing

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Pickleball and Bocce Courts Open in Kingsville

In an exciting development for sports enthusiasts across Thunder Bay, the city’s sports tourism sector has received a significant boost with the recent allocation of funds from the Ontario government. This grant, aimed at enhancing sports facilities and promoting tourism through athletic events, marks a pivotal moment for Thunder Bay’s sports community. Elevating Sporting Events One of the key beneficiaries of this grant is the burgeoning sport of pickleball. With its rapid rise in popularity, pickleball has become a focal point for sports enthusiasts of all ages. The grant will facilitate the expansion and improvement of pickleball facilities in Thunder Bay, ensuring that residents and visitors alike have access to

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WC Eaket Secondary School – Intramural Pickleball Tournament

 With the assistance of the Blind River Pickleball Club who loaned their equipment and expertise, pickleball has been successively introduced to the youth and community.  A Regional Pickleball tournament has been proposed for May 2024 with at least 4 other high schools interested in taking part,  WC Eaket Secondary School in Blind River  has 14 players practicing 2 times a week  with more expected.  The school recently purchased enough equipment for four courts including paddles and balls.  Thanks to this equipment their students are having their first ever intramural Pickleball tournament.    Thanks to the generous financial assistance of the Blind River Rotary Club, enough equipment was purchased for a second

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