South Van Beat2 min read
Killarney Community Centre: South Vancouver's indoor winter refuge
Field report and municipal analysis on Killarney Community Centre in Metro Vancouver.
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Urban Adaptation2 min read
Mount Pleasant Urban Pop-ups: Street hockey rinks repurposed for pickleball
Field report and municipal analysis on Mount Pleasant Park in Metro Vancouver.
Read storySenior Play2 min read
The 65+ Morning Ladder at West Point Grey: Masterclass in ball placement over power
Field report and municipal analysis on West Point Grey Community Centre in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyRatings & Data2 min read
BC Provincial Rankings Analysis: Tracking the top 5.0 players in the Pacific Northwest
Field report and municipal analysis on Pickleball BC Rankings in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyIsland Tour2 min read
Vancouver Island Ferry Circuit: Weekend tournament trips to Nanaimo and Victoria
Field report and municipal analysis on BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyGear Lab2 min read
The Paddle Towel Strategy: Managing coastal condensation during dawn matches
Field report and municipal analysis on Queen Elizabeth Park in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyMatch Lab2 min read
Jev Room Vancouver: Breakdown of the cross-court wind drop against 20km/h gust
Field report and municipal analysis on Jericho Beach in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyHospitality Beat2 min read
Post-Match at Granville Island: Public market coffee and tournament debriefs
Field report and municipal analysis on Granville Island Public Market in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyLifestyle Beat2 min read
The False Creek Commuter League: Kayak or bike to evening pickup games
Field report and municipal analysis on Hinge Park in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyGear Lab2 min read
Paddle Weight Customization for Coastal Winds: Adding lead tape to survive gusts
Field report and municipal analysis on Rackets & Runners R&D in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyFamily Desk2 min read
Trout Lake Community Centre: East Vancouver family doubles on Saturday mornings
Field report and municipal analysis on Trout Lake Community Centre in Metro Vancouver.
Read storyNeighborhood Beat2 min read
The Dunbar Community League: West side tactical play and doubles drilling
Field report and municipal analysis on Dunbar Community Centre in Metro Vancouver.
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