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Come to Sideout Tsunami from 10-2 this Saturday, August 1st and see Andrea, Brian, James and Stephan compete with our celebrity team captain in the Champions of Change Charity Pickleball Tournament.

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In honor of this week’s annual #SeattleMetroClassic Pickleball tournament at Shoreview Park in Shoreline, WA, July 28-August 2, 2026…a little fun with AI, using a photo of myself, Alyse Rome, and my Mixed Doubles partner Greg Debo @gsdebo taken at the @ppatour @themasterspb. 😎✌️

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼.

Seattle Parks & Recreation has paused implementation of the draft Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy and scheduled 4 additional public meetings this month.

Whether you’ve attended meetings, submitted comments, signed the petition, or are just learning about the issue, we encourage you to stay involved and make your voice heard.

📍 6/23 (Tues) 6:30 pm (W Seattle)
Dakota Place Park Building, 4304 SW Dakota St

📍 6/25 (Thurs) 6:30 pm (SE Seattle)
Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd S

📍 6/27 (Sat) 10:30 am (NW Seattle)
Magnolia Community Center, 2530 34th Ave W

📍 6/30 (Tues) 6:00 pm (N Seattle)
Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St

Thank you to everyone who has participated respectfully and thoughtfully during this process.

SMPA looks forward to working with SPR, the tennis community, and our neighbors to find solutions that work for everyone.

More information: https://seattlemetropickleball.com

#seattlepickleball #seattlemetropickleball #seattleparksandrecreation #seattleparks #sharetheresource

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Summer pickleball in the Pacific Northwest.

The 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 returns to Shoreview Park in Shoreline WA, bringing together players from across the U.S. and beyond for one of the Northwest’s premier community pickleball tournaments.

Whether you’re playing your first tournament or competing for gold, Metro Classic is all about great matches, great people, and an unforgettable tournament atmosphere.

🏓 Skill divisions from recreational through Open
🌲 Outdoor play at beautiful Shoreview Park
🎉 Vendors, sponsors, food, and community all weekend long

⏰ Price increase coming June 1.
Register for the Seattle Metro Classic by May 31 to save $15 before rates increase from $85 → $100.

Register now: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2026-seattle-metro-classic-presented-by-uw-medicine

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The Grand Opening of The Picklr Federal Way is on Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 5 pm. Everyone is invited to play and participate on 14 indoor pickleball courts.

Register for free open play from 12-5 pm and junior clinics from 1-2 pm. Fun activities include exhibition matches with the pros from 2-3 pm, beat the pro from 3-4 pm, and a raffle at 4:30 pm.

See flyer for QR code to register.

Address is 27417 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003. Plenty of free parking!

#picklrfederalway
#grandopening

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Stop by Gorin Tukwila this Friday from 9 - 11 am for free pickleball for active adults 55+. Register at gorinsports.com or 425-276-6797.

#GORIN
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#seattlemetropickleball S

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2026 MLP Champions Premier and Prime Team Reveal is this Saturday. Who will be riding the wave this season? 🌊

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SMPA has been in ongoing talks with Seattle Parks and Recreation regarding the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy since its April 6 release.

SMPA submitted its "Racquet Sports Strategy Recommendations" to SPR today. We are asking for equitable access to public courts, SPR's decision-making data, and for SPR to keep up with the growth of Washington's state sport.

Scroll down to SMPA Response to read our presentation. It contains a graph on Pickleball Courts Lost by District as well as Short-Term solutions for Impacted Districts.

To read the report, go to [copy/paste]
https://seattlemetropickleball.com

#outdoorracquetsportsstrategy
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#seattleparksandrecreation
#letusplay

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Attend a public hearing on the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy:

Thursday, May 7 from 7-9 pm at the Garfield Community Center - 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle.

Saturday, May 9 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Van Asselt Community Center at 2820 S Myrtle St, Seattle.

36 pickleball courts are slated for purge at Rainier Beach, Brighton, Magnolia, Gilman, Alki, Walt Hundley/High Point, and Soundview.

All attendees will get a chance to speak after a 20-minute presentation by SPR.

Let us know you're attending at [copy/paste] https://form.jotform.com/SMPA002/spr-public-meetings

View SPR's slide deck at [copy/paste] https://facebook.com/share/p/1CoAA3kxMA

For SMPA's response on the ORSS, go to [copy/paste] www.seattlemetropickleball.com

#letusplay
#outdoorracquetsportsstrategy
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#seattleparksandrecreation

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Mariners Pickleball Night: On Friday, September 25, grab your pickleball crew and dink on over to T-Mobile Park in Seattle to watch a baseball game and celebrate pickleball. Tickets are $40 view/$57 main plus fees. Get tickets at [copy/paste] www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/pickleball

With this exclusive offer, snag a Mariners-themed pickleball hat and mix it up with fellow pickleball diehards at a pickleball-themed reception before the baseball game (all ages). Fireworks show inside the stadium after the game.

The game starts at 7:10 pm with @mariners versus the L.A. Angels. At 4:30 pm, play some pickleball with our host Ella Cosma at the public pre-game reception inside Victory Hall. Ella will be throwing first pitch.

At the Victory Hall reception, meet the businesses powering pickleball in the Pacific Northwest, including @23_kitchens, @thepicklr.federalway, @pickleatthepalms, @picklewoodpaddleclub @4thavebeach, @seattletsunamipb, @side_out_tsunami, @nwcourtconsultants, and Seattle Stone & Quartz. Pre-game reception includes paddle giveaway.

A Seattle metro-based pro pickleball athlete, Ella signed with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour in September 2025 at the age of 16. Ella is the first female to win 3 Junior triple crowns.

$5 of every ticket goes to the non-profit Seattle Metro Pickleball Association, helping grow and support Seattle Metro pickleball communities.

#marinerspickleballnight
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#seattlepickleball
#seattlemariners

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The Seattle Metro Classic Tournament by UW Medicine is rolling out Flexible Age Divisions with more availability and more competitive play. Tournament runs from July 28 to August 2. Open Division prize pool is doubled for 2026!

Register now! [copy/paste] https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2026-seattle-metro-classic-presented-by-uw-medicine

The Seattle Metro Classic is Seattle's premier outdoor tournament attracting players from 14 states and 3 countries.

The SMC tournament is a fundraiser for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Play the Classic!

#seattlemetroclassic
#UWmedicine
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#pickleballisgreat
#pickleballcentral

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Join SMPA at the Bitter Lake Community Center on Monday May 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to hear SPR's presentation on the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy.

Play with SMPA at the Bitter Lake courts 3 and 4 from 5:30 to 6:30. The address is 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle.

Hear about the Bitter Lake pickleball hub conversion plan. 36 pickleball courts citywide are lost in the plan. Four Soundview pickleball courts in District 6 are lost in the plan.

You may register to speak and grab a snack at the door, then find seating. Limited speaking spots available.

#LetUsPlay
#seattlemetropickleballassn
#OutdoorRacquetSportsStrategy
#seattleparksandrecreation

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