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SUMMARY:USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Washington
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Description\n\n\nThe Path to Nationals\nGolden Ticket Tournaments provide a path for amateur players to play in the USA Pickleball National Championships\, the premier tournament in the sport of pickleball. Whether you’re chasing championship glory\, the ultimate competitive challenge\, or simply unforgettable moments on the court\, Golden Ticket Tournaments are where your Nationals journey begins.\n\nGolden Ticket Tournaments offer participants an unrivaled player experience and the opportunity to compete at some of the best pickleball venues across the country. Only at these tournaments will gold medal winners receive a “Golden Ticket\,” granting them priority registration for the USA Pickleball Nationals. Players that play in Golden Ticket Tournaments\, but do not win gold will then be eligible for the USA Pickleball National Championships through our Tiered Point System (TPS).\n\nLOCATION: Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center\nCheck them out at: https://sideouttsunami.com\nRegister: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-washington\n\nREQUIREMENTS: All players must have a USA Pickleball membership at the Challenger or Champion level. Please visit https://usapickleball.org/ to join or renew your membership.\n\nThis tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball at the MMP level. Referees will be on all pre-medal and medal matches. We will do our very best to referee as many matches as possible.\n\nAll USA Pickleball rules will be followed. You may find the official USA Pickleball Rule Book here: https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/\n\nIt is the player’s responsibility to know if their paddle is on the Approved Equipment List: https://equipment.usapickleball.org/\n\nPlayers signing up for any Doubles events will have five (5) days to have their partner register for the same event before they are moved to the Waitlist. They may be moved back to the Main Draw after both players are registered and paid if there is still room in the Main Draw. Maximum number of teams may be adjusted during the open registration period as the Tournament determines is necessary.\n\nPlayers will have up until the close of registration to change skill level or age groups. No changes after registration has closed.\n\nIf your partner becomes injured and unable to compete after the close of registration\, players looking to add a new partner will need to contact the tournament at Mike@pickleballisgreat.com no later than 4pm the day before your event is scheduled to begin. Replacement players are subject to approval and must be USA Pickleball members who have PickleballTournaments.com profiles already created. They must also meet all skill level and age group requirements for the event that you are registered for. Any requested changes are not approved until you receive an email confirmation.\n\nSchedule will be posted approximately one (1) week before the tournament starts.\n\nWe reserve the right to refuse service at anytime.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nWe will have Men’s/Women’s Doubles\, Mixed Doubles\, Men’s/Women’s Singles\n\nAll events will be a Round Robin leading into playoff brackets. USA Pickleball offers 5 skill levels\, from 3.0 to 5.0 in age groups from 19-80+.\n\nSide out scoring will be used. (No Rally Scoring)\n\nMedals in events with combined skill or age groups will be awarded to the original registered event.\nRound Robin matches will be 1 game to 15 points\, win by 2.\nPlayoff matches are also 1 game to 15 points\, win by 2.\nBronze and Gold medal matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points\, win by 2.\n\nEvents\n4 Teams = Round Robin with all 4 Teams going to Playoffs\n5-7 Teams = Round Robin with top 4 Teams going to Playoffs\n8-9 Teams = Pool Play with all teams going to playoffs\n10+ Teams = Pool Play with top 2 teams from each Pool going to Playoffs\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\nLast date to withdraw and request a refund is June 30\, 2026. Refunds will be minus all pickleballtournaments.com fees and a $20 withdraw fee.\n\nNo refunds after June 30\, 2026.\n\nSoftware service fees are not refundable\, even if the tournament/event is cancelled.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Details\n\n\n\n\nSideout Tsunami Pickleball Center\n\n\n2300 26th Ave S\nSeattle\, Washington\, 98144\nUnited States\n\n\nParking Information\nParking Fee: No Fee\nNo overnight parking\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nSurface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface\n\n\nNumber of courts: 26\n\n\nBall used: Franklin X40\n\n\nPlay area type: Indoor Air Conditioned\n\n\nNet type: Permanent\n\n\nBall website: Click here
URL:https://pickleballisgreat.com/tournament/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-washington/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260624T192109
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Serving with Dignity (benefitting the Tacoma Rescue Mission) - managed by PIG
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Description\n\n\nExcited to see the return of the Serving with Dignity tournament supporting the Tacoma Rescue Mission. We provide life-changing resources to our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Pierce County. Check us out at https://www.trm.org/ \nRegister: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/3rd-annual-serving-with-dignity-benefitting-the-tacoma-rescue-mission-managed-by-pig\n\nFun Round Robin format to give you lots of games.\n\nSkill levels: Recreational Play (2.5/3.0)\, Intermediate Play (3.5)\, and Advanced Play (4.0+) for gender-neutral teams (partner with either gender). Specific events of similar skills to be determined following the close of registration. If registration numbers allow\, we will break each event into age events (similar to under 50 and 50+)\n\n*** Ratings:\n• Even though DUPR is the only rating listed for public view\, we are using DUPR only as a guideline. All rating systems have their pros and cons. Players will self-rate and we will also be using your previous tournament rating (PBR) as our determinant\n• Please update your self-rating in your software profile before you register. You may only play up .5 from your self-rating\n• If you feel that a player is playing out of their skill\, please contact the tournament director. We will then evaluate tournament history and various ratings (including DUPR) to determine if a player/team needs to play at a different skill. Please be aware that this is a manual process and does not happen automatically\n\nScores will NOT be reported to DUPR\n\nTournament Director may combine brackets as needed to ensure quality play.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nConsider making a donation at registration or online – https://www.trm.org/donate/\n\n$50/player if registered & paid before May 15.\nBeginning May 16\, registration will increase to $65/player. After the close of registration\, (beginning July 11)\, registration will increase to $80/player).\n\nPayment is required to register.\nYou will be moved to the waitlist if your partner hasn’t registered and paid within 7 days.\n\nAll events on Saturday\, July 18th\nExact bracket times to be determined\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\nAll refunds have a $10 admin fee\nNo refunds after the deadline (July 10)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Details\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Drop\n\n\n\n2360 Fawcett Ave\nTacoma\, Washington\, 98402\nUnited States\n\n\nParking Information\nParking Fee: No Fee\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nSurface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface\n\n\nNumber of courts: 6\n\n\nBall used: Franklin X-40\n\n\nPlay area type: Indoor\n\n\nNet type: Permanent\n\n\nBall website: Click here
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Tournament hosted by South Sound Pickleball Club by PIG
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Description\n\n\nSave the Date (July 24-26) for South Sound Pickleball Club’s first tournament!\n\nRound Robin format (skill/age) WITH playoffs for Gold/Silver/Bronze for skills 3.0-4.5+. Age brackets will be determined following the close of registration\, but will strive to be close to under 50\, 50-64\, & 65+ events.\n\nDUPR required for all players – be sure your player profile is up to date…\nYou may not play below your DUPR rating. Scores will be reported to DUPR\n\nIf you note a player playing lower than their skill rating\, please use the contact tourney button above to let the tournament director know.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\nPayment is required to register – Early registration $65 (includes first event) through Apr 30\, then moves to $75 (includes first event). Second event $10 \nRegister: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/sunshine-tournament-hosted-by-south-sound-pickleball-club-by-pig\n\nEach player is required to register /pay separately. Players will have a $5/event non-refundable software fee ($10 max) charged at registration\n\nFriday – Senior Men’s & Women’s Doubles (50+ events)\nSaturday – Men’s & Women’s Doubles (no aged events)\nSunday – Mixed Doubles\n\nFormat:\nALL Round Robin with playoffs for Gold/Silver/Bronze. All games/matches are win by 2\nMost Round Robins are 1 to 15 but may change based on the number of players in the event. If an event has 7 or 8 teams\, round-robin matches will be 1 to 11 by 2.\nTop 4 teams go to the playoff (Lead in matches are 1 to 15 with the Gold Match with the option of 2/3-11w/2 or 1 to 15. Bronze Match 1 to 15.\nTD may combine brackets as needed to ensure quality play.\n\nSkill/Age tournament on tennis surface.\n\nRegistration may close at any time if daily or tournament numbers are met. Even if specific events do not meet their max.\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n$15 Admin fee minimum for all withdrawals\n\nRefund deadline is 7/15/26. Any refund requests after the deadline will be considered case-by-case\nSoftware service fees are not refundable\, even if the tournament/event is cancelled.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Details\n\n\n\n\n\nSehmel Homestead Park\n\n\n\n10123 78th Ave NW\nGig Harbor\, Washington\, 98332\nUnited States\n\n\nParking Information\nParking Fee: No Fee\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nSurface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface\n\n\nNumber of courts: 8\n\n\nBall used: Franklin X40\n\n\nPlay area type: Outdoor Non-Covered\n\n\nNet type: Portable\n\n\nBall website: Click here
URL:https://pickleballisgreat.com/tournament/sunshine-tournament-hosted-by-south-sound-pickleball-club-by-pig/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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SUMMARY:2026 Seattle Metro Classic Presented by UW Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Tournament Description\n\n\nWA State’s premier outdoor tournament in a fun\, festive\, environment with perfect PNW summer weather and in the company of friends. The Seattle Metro Classic is a favorite of local\, regional\, and traveling players!\n\n\nRegister: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2026-seattle-metro-classic-presented-by-uw-medicine\n\n\nFEES:\nRegistration / per player: $ 85\nSkill Event / per event: $ 15\nOpen Event / per event: $ 80\n\nREGISTRATION RULES (Applies to ALL events\, Skill and Open)\n~Players can only register for ONE “mixed doubles” and ONE “gender doubles” event. (2 events total for entire tournament)\n\n~Players need to connect their DUPR account to their tournament profile and will use their DUPR rating when registering for the tournament.\n\n~Partner not required at time of registration for any event. (PLEASE read details for limited time before moving to waitlist)\n\n~Payment is required at time of registration.\n\n~Any player that does not have a partner registered with 14 days of their initial registration will be moved\nto the waitlist.\n\n~If a player needs to change their partner due to injury or unexpected circumstances\, they can do so up to 7 days prior to the start of the tournament. Players needing to change partners need to contact the tournament director to do so.\n\n~Waitlisted teams that are complete will be added to the active roster once space becomes available or if a division is expanded.\n\nWe reserve all rights to refuse service for any reason.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n~Double Elimination (NOT round robin)\n\n~Franklin X40 Ball\n\n~Skill Divisions: 3.0\,3.5\,4.0\,4.5\n\n~Open Divisions with prize money (minimum rating requirements for open divisions)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 28\n\nSenior Men’s Doubles 50+ & 60+\n\nSenior Men’s Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 29\n\nSenior Mixed Doubles 50+ & 60+\n\nSenior Mixed Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 30\n\nSenior Women’s Doubles 50+ & 60+\n\nSenior Women’s Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\nBORDER BATTLE EXHIBITION EVENT\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 31\n\nMen’s Doubles 12+ & 35+\n\nMen’s Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Aug 1\n\nMixed Doubles 12+ & 35+\n\nMixed Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\n\n\nSunday\, Aug 2\n\nWomen’s Doubles 12+ & 35+\n\nWomen’s Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)\n\n……………………………………………………………………………..\n\n\nPlease scroll to the Prize Money Description for info\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n$20 Admin fee minimum for all withdrawals\n\nREFUND DEADLINE – July 1st – Deadline to receive a refund for registration or event fees is July 1st.\nNo refunds will be given after July 1st\, unless your event is combined with another age/skill group or cancelled. In this case\, the tournament director will contact you to notify of changes and you will have the opportunity to request a refund or stay in your division.\n\nWEATHER CANCELATION POLICY\nIf any event is cancelled due to weather\, there will be up to a 50% refund.\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Details\n\n\n\n\n\nShoreview Park\, Shoreline\, WA\n\n\n\n700 NW Innis Arden Way\nShoreline\, Washington\, 98177\nUnited States\n\n\nParking Information\nParking Fee: No Fee\nLimited Parking at venue\, overflow parking at Shoreline Community College. Please carpool and arrive extra early for your scheduled start time.\n\n\n\nAmenities\n\n\nSurface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface\n\n\nNumber of courts: 18\n\n\nBall used: Franklin X-40\n\n\nPlay area type: Outdoor Non-Covered\n\n\nNet type: Portable\n\n\nBall website: Click here
URL:https://pickleballisgreat.com/tournament/2026-seattle-metro-classic-presented-by-uw-medicine/
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