Pickleball BC Association’s (PBCA) Activating Youth Pickleball in BC (AYPBC) Phase 2 Update

Pickleball BC Association’s (PBCA) Activating Youth Pickleball in BC (AYPBC) Phase 2 Update

April 17, 2026 – Vancouver, BC

The AYPBC Phase 2 initiative has expanded from 3 to 7 regions across British Columbia, delivering Franklin Sports equipment to elementary schools. The program now spans Vancouver, North Shore, Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Northern BC, South Okanagan, and Thompson/Okanagan North regions.

According to the announcement, “Franklin Sports pickleball equipment [was delivered] to our Regions for our K-7 Elementary school participants across BC.”

The initiative receives support from multiple stakeholders including viaSport BC through a provincial sport development grant, Franklin Sports, Pickleball Canada, and numerous regional school personnel.

PBCA President David Snell stated that the expansion “provides a strong base of support for grassroots growth in pickleball, embedding the sport early in elementary education.”

The program also released a 2026 Leaders Guide titled “Inspiring Leadership and Introducing Pickleball in Elementary Schools in BC” developed through Phase 1 experiences and volunteer contributions.

Contact: David Snell, PBCA President