The Smash Academy Is Here
by Elise Danielle

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 […]
GOOD Games 2026
by Elise Danielle

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 […]
by Elise Danielle

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 […]
Second Pre-Season Trade, Drive & United
by Elise Danielle

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 […]
Meet the York Yeti
by Elise Danielle

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 […]
First Ever CNPL Qualifier in the Maritimes.
by Elise Danielle

Making History in the Maritimes and What’s Coming This Weekend

The path to the 2026 CNPL Draft is heating up, and we’re watching history unfold across the country. Halifax Makes History Last week, something special happened in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. On December 6th, Crosscourt Pickleball hosted the first-ever CNPL qualifier event in the Maritimes, a landmark moment for Atlantic Canadian pickleball. The Dink Minor […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Shot at History: 2026 CNPL Draft Registration Now Open

The countdown is on. Draft day is January 27, 2026, and registration to enter the player pool is officially open. For the next two months, aspiring CNPL players have their window to register for what promises to be the most anticipated draft in league history. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor looking to return to the […]
by Elise Danielle

First Trade of the C4 Offseason: Drive and Lights Swap Draft Picks

The C4 offseason just got more interesting. In the first trade of the draft season, the Detroit-Windsor Drive and Northern Lights have swapped picks ahead of the January 27 draft. The Trade Northern Lights receive: Round 4, pick 2 (5) Round 5, pick 2 (13) Round 6, pick 2 (21) Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 3, […]
by Elise Danielle

Draft Day Approaches: Breaking Down Each Team’s Roster Needs for C4

With free agency complete and rosters partially filled, the January 27 draft takes center stage as the defining moment for C4 roster construction. Every team must build to six total players, three female and three open, and the path to get there looks dramatically different across the league. Teams Drafting Three Players Five teams have […]
by Elise Danielle

Roster Revolution: Free Agency Reshapes the CNPL Landscape

The C4 season is already making history before a single ball has been struck. For the first time since the start of the Canadian National Pickleball League, free agency has become a reality. Five teams wasted no time capitalizing on the opportunity to add impact talent to their rosters. As the January 27 draft approaches, […]