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Vancouver Rush and Sports Legends Unite for Epic Pickleball Showdown and Charity Bash

Pickleball Charity Challenge Event: The Vancouver Rush will take part in the Pickleball Charity Challenge: Celebrity Edition, hosted by the BC Lions Alumni Association on June 7, 2025. The event, held at the Richmond Country Club in Richmond, BC,...

2025 CNPL Draft Shocker: Historic Picks and Bold Strategies Rewrite the Game

2025 CNPL Draft Shocker: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) welcomed 40 new players during its 2025 draft, held this week, restoring the league’s roster to 48 players for the second year in a row. The draft featured unexpected...

Rising Star Caelan Sampson Joins Vancouver Rush in Thrilling CNPL Draft Selection

Caelan Sampson Joins Vancouver Rush: Chilliwack’s Caelan Sampson has been selected by the Vancouver Rush in the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) draft. The former University of the Fraser Valley athlete was picked in the fifth round of...

Excitement Builds for the 2025 CNPL Draft: Eight Teams Compete for Top Talent!

The 2025 CNPL Draft: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is excited to announce its third annual draft on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 PM ET. The event will be streamed live on YouTube, allowing fans from around the...

Northern Lights Pickleball Club Joins CNPL: A New Era for Pickleball in York and Simcoe!

Northern Lights Pickleball Club Joins CNPL: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is excited to announce the addition of the Northern Lights Pickleball Club, the league’s newest franchise located in the York and Simcoe region north of Toronto. This...

2025 CNPL Draft Registration Closing Soon—Don’t Miss the Chance!

2025 CNPL Draft Registration Closing Soon: Pickleball enthusiasts looking to join a CNPL team have until March 31 to register for the 2025 CNPL Draft. Participation in a CNPL Showdown event is just the first step toward becoming a...

Detroit-Windsor Drive Joins CNPL to Elevate Pickleball in the Border Region

Detroit-Windsor Drive Joins CNPL: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is excited to announce the addition of a new franchise, the Detroit-Windsor Drive. This expansion into the border region marks a significant step in the league's growth. Co-owners Brandon...

CNPL Implements Immediate Paddle Ban for Safety and Integrity in Pickleball

CNPL Implements Immediate Paddle Ban: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has announced an immediate ban on certain paddles that do not meet the new Paddle/Ball Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) standards. This decision follows updates from USA Pickleball regarding...

CNPL Partners with DUPR to Standardize Pickleball Player Ratings in Canada

CNPL Partners with DUPR: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has partnered with Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) to introduce a standardized rating system for its players. This collaboration aims to enhance competitive fairness, player development, and international recognition...

MiLP Canada Becomes Official Pathway to the Canadian National Pickleball League

MiLP Canada is now the official route for players aiming to join the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). Starting with the 2026 CNPL Draft, participation in MiLP Canada will be a key factor in player selection, offering a structured...

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