Vernon serves up new pickleball tournament

Attention all pickleball players.

Athletes and amateurs from across the region are invited to compete in a new tournament coming to Vernon this fall.

The Vernon Pickleball Association announced the tournament, the first of its kind for the association.

The inaugural Okanagan Open, presented by Easthill Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, will take place Oct. 15-18 at the Vernon Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical Services Pickleball Complex at Marshall Field.

The four-day event will feature top amateur and advanced players competing for a share of a $10,000 prize purse.

Tournament information is available online and registration opens Aug. 11.

Lauren Accili
Lauren Accili
Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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