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The Smash Academy Is Here The Smash Academy Is Here: Building the Future of Pickleball in the Georgian Triangle

On December 16th, something awesome happened at Smash Pickleball Collingwood. The Smash Academy logo went up on the wall by courts 5 and 6. It’s not just branding, it’s a statement. The Academy is now the centerpiece of Smash Collingwood’s strategy to give the Georgian Triangle pickleball community every opportunity to elevate their game, from […]

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GOOD Games 2026 The GOOD Games Are Coming to Calgary and Pickleball Takes Center Stage

It’s official: The GOOD Games are heading West. Canada’s biggest festival of sport, play, and community is expanding into Calgary, taking over the BMO Centre from February 13-15, 2026 as part of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival. And for the first time, pickleball is taking center stage with the inaugural GOOD Games Calgary Winter Pickleball […]

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Northern Lights CNPL Combine – January 10, 2026

Hey Canada… are YOU ready for your last shot to qualify to compete with the pros in 2026?! The Northern Lights & Grandview Pickleball Club are teaming up to bring you the ULTIMATE CNPL Draft Combine, happening right here in Newmarket, Ontario! This is your moment to compete alongside top-level athletes and earn the opportunity […]

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Second Pre-Season Trade, Drive & United Second Pre-Season Trade: United Move Up, Drive Improve Depth Picks

The Detroit-Windsor Drive have made their second trade of the offseason, this time dealing with Toronto United in a move that shows two different draft philosophies at play. The Trade Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 4, Pick 7 (10) Round 5, Pick 7 (18) Toronto United receive: Round 3, Pick 6 (3) Round 6, Pick 6 […]

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Meet the York Yeti Southwest Ontario Brewers Relocate to York Region, Rebranding as the “York Yeti” Under New Ownership

The Southwest Ontario Brewers have officially relocated to York Region and rebranded as the York Yeti. The move is led by new owner Cody Hodgson, a former NHL player and York Region native, who is bringing the franchise back to the community where his athletic journey began. He is joined in ownership by retired NHL […]

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