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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...

Canadian National Pickleball League Adopts DUPR to Boost Transparency and Growth

Canadian National Pickleball League Adopts DUPR: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has partnered with Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), making it the official rating system of the league. This collaboration aims to enhance competitive fairness, promote international play,...

Toronto United Secures Star Captain Matthew Kawamoto for Two More Seasons

Toronto United Pickleball Club has re-signed team captain Matthew Kawamoto for the next two seasons. The 2023 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) champions announced the contract extension on Instagram, celebrating the return of their leader in green. Toronto United Locks...

London Smash Pickleball Club Joins CNPL After Major Franchise Move

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is welcoming a major franchise relocation as the Northern Rollers officially move to London, Ontario. Now competing under the name London Smash Pickleball Club, the team is set to bring professional pickleball excitement...

CNPLIII Draft: Key Dates, Eligibility, and Registration Details

CNPLIII Draft: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has officially opened registration for the CNPLIII (2025) Pro Player Draft, set to take place on April 2, 2025. Aspiring professional pickleball players have until March 31, 2025, to complete the...

Royal Westcourt Showdown Rescheduled, Kicking Off CNPL’s Inaugural Amateur Tournament

Royal Westcourt Showdown Rescheduled: The CNPL III Royal Westcourt Showdown, a key pre-season event for the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), has been moved from March 8 to March 15, 2025. The change ensures players have more time to...

Canada’s 2025 Pickleball Calendar Opens with Thrilling Pickleball Events Nationwide

Pickleball enthusiasts across Canada have a reason to celebrate in 2025. Whether a seasoned professional, a community leader looking to boost local engagement, or a newcomer eager to dive into the fun, Canada's 2025 pickleball calendar is packed with...

How MiLP Canada’s Partnership with CNPL Is Changing the Game for Amateur Pickleball Players

MiLP Canada's Partnership with CNPL: In an exciting development for Canada’s pickleball community, the Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) Canada has officially become the pathway to the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). This new partnership gives aspiring amateur players a...

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