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Final results are in from the 2026 Provincial Team Competition.

BC took gold for the second year running. Team Ontario matched last year's result to take home silver once again, with Quebec earning bronze. Seven provinces competed this year: BC, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff, and thank you to everyone who came out to Pickleplex Downsview to cheer them on.

It's game day. Can't make it to Pickleplex Downsview? You can still catch every match.

The 2026 PTC streams live on Pickleball Canada's YouTube channel: youtube.com/

Pickleball Ontario President Jonathon Moody is on commentary this morning from 8 to 10am and again this afternoon from 2 to 4pm.

One day out. If you're in the Toronto area Thursday, come watch Team Ontario compete in person.

Thursday, August 27 at Pickleplex Downsview. Matches run all day, with the trophy presentation expected between 5 and 6pm.

Tag and use in your photos from the day.

Set your reminder now. Thursday's Provincial Team Competition streams live on Pickleball Canada's YouTube channel, no matter where you are.

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Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss kickoff. It's a full day of matches, plus commentary from Pickleball Ontario President Jonathon Moody.

Meet Samir Bhatnagar, Team Ontario's Coach/Manager for the 2026 Provincial Team Competition.

Samir is a 7-time Pickleball Canada national medalist and Head Pro at Altea Ottawa and Amberwood.

Thank you, Samir, for everything you bring to this team.

Meet Team Ontario's Singles competitors.

Four athletes across two divisions, all with gold medal results heading into the 2026 PTC.

Michael Arthur , CourtX, Mississauga
Genya Stefanoff, The Forge, Ottawa
Cole Lester .pb, Smash Peterborough
Michal Kaplan , Vaughan

Follow along as we count down to Nationals.

Meet Team Ontario's alternates, ready to step in when called on.

These four round out the roster, with results ranging from Nationals medals to provincial titles.

Leanna Macdonnell, Four Fathers, Guelph
Dilesh Bhullar, Fairgrounds Hamilton, St. Davids
Katelyn Hack, Pickleplex Windsor
Drew Carrick .carrick, Real Pickleball, Guelph

Thank you for being part of this team all season.

Next up is Team Ontario's Mixed Doubles lineup.

Captain Stephanie Kawamoto leads the group, joined by three players with medals from Provincials and Nationals.

Marie Aubie, Peterborough
Steve Robinson , Hi Sports
Stephanie Kawamoto (C), The Forge, Ottawa
Mark De Abreu, The Forge, Ottawa

Ten days out from the Provincial Team Competition. Let's go, Team Ontario.

Meet the Women's Doubles side of Team Ontario.

This group has podium finishes from Ontario Provincials and the Klyng Cup Rising League heading into the 2026 PTC.

MJ Joostema, Waterloo
Marylouise Millar, Hamilton OPA
Michelle Li , The Picklr, Toronto ON
Kaitlyn Poncelet .k.pickleball, Aurora

Give them a follow.

A huge thank you to the officials who make Ontario pickleball possible.

Led by Andrea Blackwell, this group kept every match fair at the 2026 Pickleball Ontario Championships and all season long. As Team Ontario heads into the Provincial Team Competition, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the people who make every event run smoothly.

Andrea Blackwell (Head Ref for Ontario), Karen H., Ian C., Patricia M., Janet M., Joan P., Gil M., Kim P., Trent L., Rick B., Monica W., Scott F., Hong L., Theresa L., Glen L., Ron M., Vince L., Christian O., Terry G., Gang X., Enrico F., Chris K. (not in order)

Thank you for everything you do for our sport.