Tag: pickleball draft

Canadian National Pickleball League Kicks Off In Ottawa With Eastern Draft Qualifier

June 8, 2023 Pickleball lovers across Canada are rejoicing as the highly anticipated Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) commenced its inaugural season with a spectacular Eastern Draft Qualifier event held on June 3-4 in Ottawa, the country’s capital. The RA Centre played host to this thrilling competition, which featured media shoots, engaging interviews with team […]

New Team Ownership Brings Excitement To Montreal In The Canadian National Pickleball League

May 20, 2023 The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is thrilled to announce an exciting development for the Montreal team. Jay Devilliers, a formidable pro pickleball player ranked 4th in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), along with Eric Gagnon, President of WeSellRestaurants, and NRD Capital, a prominent private equity firm, have joined forces to become […]

Calling All Ottawa-Area Pickleball Lovers: Join Us As Volunteers And Referees For CNPL Draft Qualifier Event!

May 15, 2023 Attention all pickleball enthusiasts in the Ottawa area! The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is seeking your support for the upcoming draft qualifier event at the prestigious RA Centre in Ottawa. We are calling upon passionate individuals who love the sport to join us as volunteers and Certified Level 1 and 2 […]

CNPL Team 3 Claimed By Ricky Liorti, DJ Frank Walker, Oliver Shanks of Parlour & George Boutsalis

May 8, 2023 The Canadian National Pickleball League is excited to announce the newest ownership group for Team 3: Ricky Liorti, Frank Walker, Oliver Shanks, and George Boutsalis. These four accomplished individuals bring a wealth of diverse talents and experiences to the table, making them the perfect fit for CNPL’s mission to bring together the […]

Calling All The Amazing Women Of Canadian Pickleball

Apr 10, 2023 Pickleball has been rapidly gaining popularity in Canada, and for good reason – it’s a fun, fast-paced sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. And now, with the launch of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), the sport is about to get even more exciting. The CNPL is set to […]

Become A CNPL Team Owner

Mar 7, 2023 The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative sports leagues in Canada. With a total player payout of $100,000, the highest ever in Canadian pickleball history, and a commitment to providing a high-quality experience for both players and fans, the CNPL is attracting attention […]

Toronto Maple Leafs Players TJ Brodie, Mark Giordano, And Alexander Kerfoot Are First CNPL Team Ownership Group

Mar 1, 2023 In a surprise move, three Toronto Maple Leafs players – TJ Brodie, Mark Giordano, and Alexander Kerfoot – have announced that they will become the first ownership group of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). This move has sent shockwaves throughout the pickleball community and has cemented the CNPL’s status as one […]

How To Get Drafted To The CNPL

Feb 19, 2023 Word about the launch of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is quickly spreading – the first of its kind in Canada, the league will feature the top 32 pickleball players in Canada, divided into eight teams, offering a player payout of $100,000 – the highest ever in Canadian pickleball history. If […]