Pickleball Canada Announces DUPR...
September 10, 2025
Pickleball Canada, one of the largest pickleball federations in the world, has officially adopted DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) as its official rating system.
This national partnership cements DUPR as the standard for all players, coaches, and organizers across Canada, bringing a unified and trusted rating framework to the fastest-growing sport in North America.
Read the full story on Pickleball Canada's Website: Pickleball Canada Announces DUPR as Its Official Rating System
All players will require a DUPR score to compete in Sanctioned events.
CALL FOR OFFICIALS
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Zhang has successfully completed the Level 1 Officiate training is the first credentialed Referee in Pickleball on PEI.
Daniel will be Officiating at the PEI PICKLEBALL IPE Provincial Championships in Charlottetown on July 18 – 20.
Daniel is willing to answer questions about taking the Officiating Program. Anyone interested in signing up for the Officiating program, contact the Atlantic trainer Kathy Grose at email grose.kathy@gmail.com or check the Pickleball Canada website https://pickleballcanada.org/o...5PICKLEBALL Introduction in Phys Ed classes in schools.
COACHES LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
COACHES LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2.
There are now 8 Coaches who have completed the Instructor 2 Level - Developing Recreational Players and 5 new Level 1 Coaches - Introducing Pickleball for a total of 19 certified coaches. Congratulations to the Level 1 and 2 Coaches.
See the COACHING tab, at the top of the page, for more information.
NEW AFFILIATED CLUB
VN PICKLEBALL CLUB.
PEI PICKLEBALL ÎPÉ is pleased to announce that VN Pickleball Club, in Charlottetown, is the most recent club to become affiliated with PEI Prince Edward Island ÎPÉ.
COACHES IN PEI SCHOOLS
COACHES IN PEI SCHOOLS
PEI Pickleball ÎPÉ has been providing Pickleball Coaches to schools across Prince Edward Island to introduce the students to the sport of Pickleball.
This is offered in the Physical Education class and is made possible by a grant from Amateur Sport, Division of Sport, Recreation, and Physical Activity. The response from the schools has been great, and the Children love it. The Phys Ed Teachers have been most welcoming. Over 1000 children have been introduced to the sport.
Thank you to the Pickleball Coaches who have assisted in conducting this program.
2025 Pickleball Canada Atlantic Championship
September 29, 2025
Island Athletes Shine at 2025 Pickleball Paddles Canada Atlantic Championships
Bedford, NS — The Atlantic Tennis Center was alive with excitement September 25–28 as 591 pickleball players from across the region competed at the 2025 Pickleball Paddles Canada Atlantic Championships. Among them were 33 athletes from Prince Edward Island, showcasing exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the four-day event.
The tournament featured a full slate of competitions — men’s and women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and a team event — across multiple skill levels (3.0, 3.5, 4.0+, 5.0+) and age divisions (39 & under, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+). The atmosphere was electric as players battled for medals and bragging rights in one of the region’s premier pickleball events.
The level of play was incredible, and the camaraderie was just as impressive. Congratulations to all players, volunteers, officials, and organizers who made this championship such a success.
Island Highlights & Results
Men’s Doubles 4.0 – 39 & Under
- Gold – Adam Arsenault & José Cabrera
Men’s Doubles 4.0 – 60–69
- Silver – Paul Marchbank & Philip Cameron
Men’s Doubles 5.0 – 49 & Under
- Silver – Parker Fisher & Kyle Bennington
- Bronze – Nathan Dover & Mitchell Rowley
Men’s Singles 4.0+ – 40–49
- Gold – José Cabrera
Women’s Doubles 3.5+ – 70 & Over
- Gold – Kathleen Angelini & Marian Grant
Women’s Doubles 3.5 – 39 & Under
- Silver – Courtney Lysecki & Gabrielle Cornet
Women’s Doubles 4.0 – 39 & Under
- Gold – Kaitlin Moore & Suzanna Woods
- Silver – Olivia Kelly & Amanda Cheverie (PEI)
- Bronze – Kelsey Simpson & Melanie Macdonald (PEI)
Women’s Singles 3.5 – 70 & Over
- Gold – Marian Grant
Mixed Doubles 4.0 – 39 & Under
- Silver – Gabrielle Cornet & José Cabrera
- Bronze – Kaitlin Moore & Evan Maccallum
Mixed Doubles 4.0 – 70 & Over
- Gold – Marian Grant & Jerry MacDonald
Team Competition 4.0+ – 49 & Under
- · Gold – Suzanna Woods, Kaitlin Moore, Ryan Parker, Cameron Jenkins
- Bronze – Gabrielle Cornette, Melanie Macdonald, Adam Arsenault, José Cabrera
The Atlantic Championships once again proved why pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada, bringing together players of all ages and abilities for a weekend of competition, connection, and community. For more information on upcoming events and how to get involved in pickleball on Prince Edward Island, visit PEI Pickleball ÎPÉ on Facebook