04 Nov 2026
GPC Wins Excellence in Pickleball Club of the Year 2026!
What a fantastic achievement for Geelong Pickleball Club! 🏆
We're incredibly proud to announce that GPC has been awarded Pickleball Victoria - Excellence in Pickleball Club of the Year 2026 at Pickleball Victoria's awards evening in Melbourne.
This recognition celebrates the club's growth, inclusive community, player development programs and the dedication of the many volunteers who make it all possible.
From welcoming newcomers through our free induction sessions to providing social play, coaching, competitions and opportunities for players of all abilities, GPC continues to grow thanks to the passion and commitment of our members.
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to making GPC the club it is today, with a special mention to Zytel Hircoe for putting together our award-winning submission!
Double Honours for Ricardo Silva! 🏆🏆
A huge congratulations to our very own Ricardo Silva, who took home not one, but two awards!
- 2026 FACOLOS Pickle Spirit of the Year 2026 – recognising his sportsmanship, positive attitude and contribution to the pickleball community.
- 2026 FACOLOS Champion – Victorian Rally Series (Men's 50+) – recognising his outstanding performance throughout the series.
What an incredible achievement, Ricardo! We're proud to have you representing GPC both on and off the court!
Victorian Rally Series Winners 🥇
Congratulations also to two outstanding players recognised for their achievements in the Victorian Rally Series:
- Hamish Cox – Junior Boys category winner
- Eduardo Teijeiro – Para Wheelchair category winner
Fantastic achievements by both players!
Celebrating Our Pickleball Community
Congratulations also to fellow finalists to the Club of the Year award, Warrnambool Pickleball and Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Club.
We're proud to be part of a growing pickleball community across Victoria and look forward to continuing to support the sport together.
Thank you to our members, Duty Managers, coaches, volunteers and committee for making GPC such a welcoming and vibrant club. This award belongs to all of you! 💜