The Comox Valley Pickleball Association is hosting its fifth annual indoor tournament May 7-8 at 19 Wing Comox.

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Pickleball is an all ages sport that fuses elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong.

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She estimates there are 500 to 600 pickleball players in the Comox Valley.

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The CVPA is now affiliated with Pickleball BC and Pickleball Canada.

The 19 Wing Fitness and Community Centre is located at 1575 Military Row in Comox. Masks are mandatory for spectators.

Pool standings will be communicated on the PickleballBrackets.com website for the tournament.

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