General Discussion

Bonjour,

On behalf of the Campbell River Pickleball Association, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the 153 players who joined us for our very first Salmon Capital Pickleball Classic Tournament!

Over three unforgettable days, we hosted 11 events across 6 courts and completed 292 matches. Your energy, sportsmanship, outstanding play, and unwavering support made this event truly special.

Our Amazing Sponsors

This tournament wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking:

Major Sponsors:Al & Sons Excavating • Rob Fuccenecco – The Mortgage Centre • Discovery Chiropractic • Bank on a View B&B • Grant Marketing Group (Royal LePage Advance Realty) • Match Eatery & Public House • Selkirk Sport • Active Living Physiotherapy • Spinners Sports

In-Kind Sponsors:Beach Fire Brewing • Campbell River Art Gallery • City of Campbell River • DQ Grill & Chill • Fratelli Pizzeria • Healthyway • Iris Optical • Island Grind • MVP Merecroft Village Pub • Pioneer Home Hardware • Rocky Mtn Chocolate • SoCal Restaurant & Lounge • Spinners Sports • Stonehouse Teas • Strathcona Regional District • and many generous individuals (Annette Anderwald, Vic & Vida Dix-Cooper, Paul Doyon, Rick Dunaway, Colleen Epp, Richard Humphrey, Andrea Pellerin, Karen Ross, Elaine Thompson, Lisa & John Woodward, and Betsy Yu).

Special Thanks

• To my incredible assistants, Matt Mossman and Sheena Brewer—your tireless hours before and during the tournament ensured everything ran smoothly and felt seamless for the players.

• To Sandra Cleaver, who hand-painted all the goodie bags; Corinne Hunt, designer of our unique medal; Maretta den Ouden, who coordinated our amazing volunteers; and Annette Anderwald, who made sure every athlete stayed well fed and hydrated.

• To our dedicated referees—Cary Leung, Kevin Smith, Tessa Graham, and Leah & Dwayne Gordon—thank you for keeping play fair and fun.

• And of course, to all our volunteers: your generosity and behind-the-scenes efforts were the backbone of this event.

To the Players & Spectators

The biggest thanks goes to you. The energy, spirit, and sense of community you brought to the Sportsplex was truly inspiring. You are the reason this tournament was such a success, and you motivate us to keep growing and making it even better each year.

Podium and action photos will be posted next week—so keep an eye on your inbox!

Until the next big catch — see you on the courts!

Chantal Rousseau

Tired but Proud Tournament Director