Tag: pickleball draft

by cnpl staff

Unveiling the Unexpected: Surprising Facts from the 2025 CNPL Draft

The latest CNPL draft was nothing short of eventful, as the league welcomed 40 new draftees, returning the roster to 48 players for the second consecutive year. This draft not only set the stage for a thrilling season ahead but also delivered a series of unexpected twists and heartwarming stories of persistence and triumph. Eugene […]
by cnpl staff

Date Change: CNPLIII Royal Westcourt Showdown Moved to March 15, 2025

Attention CNPL players and fans! The CNPL III Royal Westcourt Showdown, originally scheduled for March 8, 2025, has been moved to March 15, 2025. This change is being made to correct a scheduling conflict and to give players more time to form their teams and complete their registrations, ensuring that everyone has the best possible […]
by cnpl staff

Big Changes for the 2025 CNPL Draft: International and Under-18 Players Now Eligible!

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is thrilled to announce key updates to our 2025 Draft eligibility rules. As the league continues to grow and attract top talent, we are expanding our player pool to include international athletes and players under the age of 18. These changes mark a significant step in CNPL’s mission to […]
by Kean Doherty

2024 CNPL Draft Recap

Lions Start Rebuild by Selecting Montreal Native Ernesto Fajardo 1st Overall While it wasn’t a huge surprise, considering his showing at the East qualifier, the Montreal Lions began the process of rebuilding their entire team with area native Ernesto Fajardo. He was followed closely by the only other pick in the first round, veteran Jessica […]
by Kean Doherty

Central Qualifier – Four Fathers Brewery Hosts Exciting First Event

With many spots up for grabs in the Canadian National Pickleball League, participants at the first qualifier of 2024 at Cambridge’s Four Fathers Brewery premier venue put on quite a show. There were a few familiar faces in attendance, and many more new ones, and the action didn’t disappoint. Fighting for spots or just getting […]