LOCATION
1722 Elford Rd.
Shawnigan Lake
PARKING
No on-street parking is permitted for members or visitors using the courts.
All parking must be in the Cricket Club parking lot.
Please change into your clean court shoes at the courts.
When you walk to the courts in your court shoes, our courts become very dirty, and they are not easy to clean.
The Club strongly recommends the use of protective eyewear. The following is a quote from the most recent Pickleball BC Newsletter:
"Please wear protective eyewear, and a reminder that at our upcoming BC Provincial Tournament protective eyewear is mandatory as is becoming more prevalent in our Clubs such as Vernon Pickleball Association."
‘Crushed’ pickleball paddles causing injuries and threatening integrity of the game, B.C. officials say
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With pickleball more popular than ever, there are growing calls to address the use of “crushed” paddles—which some warn are both unfair and potentially dangerous. The term refers to paddles with a compromised honeycomb core, which creates a trampoline effect that can send balls flying across the court at abnormal speeds. According to officials, crushing can happen naturally through long-term use or as the result of intentional tampering—but the same risks can arise either way.
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The Club has just completed the renewal process for 2025 members wanting to continue in 2026. Based on their response, there will be a limited number of openings available for 2026. To put your name on our waitlist please complete our membership application form.
Benefits of Membership
What's Included
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the best court surface you will find anywhere on our Laykold Gel surface; add years to your playing life!
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competitive or recreational organized play in the desirable morning hours
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unlimited drop-in play available when organized sessions are not planned
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free access to DUPR events
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no court fees and no initiation fee
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ability to bring guests
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advanced booking privileges allowing for streamed play
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social events on the Cricket Club deck
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2026 members will have priority for 2027 membership
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free use of the on-site ball machine
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pickleballs provided for social and competitive play
2026 Membership Fees - For New Members
* Available only to those with residential addresses immediately adjacent to the courts on: Elford Rd., Natalie Rd., Warmland Pl., Furlonge Rd., Treit Rd., Courtney Way, and Davidson Rd..
Our Court Surface - Save Wear and Tear on Your Legs!!
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The Club has completed the installation of a new cushion playing surface, Laykold Masters Gel. It is the first application of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.
The surface was supplied and overseen by Laykold. It provides an estimated 17% force reduction which minimizes the depth of ‘foot depression’ and protects an athlete’s knees and ankles from injury during high-velocity, lateral changes of direction.
It doesn’t just absorb the force an athlete produces during competition, it returns that energy to the athlete, reducing fatigue.
APPROVED PADDLES
SLPC rules require that all paddles used on our courts are USPA approved
Follow the link below to view the approved paddles list.​