Sports posted Oct 15, 2017 @ 10:20am by Savannah Bagshaw

Kelowna to host 2018 National Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Canada has awarded Kelowna with the opportunity to host the 2018 Canadian National Pickleball Tournament this coming July.

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This will be Kelowna's fourth time hosting the tournament. Over 400 athletes will travel from across Canada, the United States and Mexico to compete in the event.

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The tournament will host Men's and Women's Doubles, Singles along with Mixed Doubles. Athletes will compete in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and open play categories.

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Registration for the prestigious tournament opens on March 3rd, 2018. The event will be hosted at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on from July 6th to 8th across 28 courts.

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