Washington State's largest pickleball tournament, the Humana Seattle Metro Pickleball Classic is making it way back to center stage. FOX13
Celebrating its fifth year in existence, this year's tournament will bring in its largest number of participants ever. A record 870 players have registered for the tournament, many of whom are not residents of Washington, coming from 16 different states and three different countries. One player is traveling from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to participate. The field is loaded., Washington with matches beginning at 8am and ending at 6pm.
This year's tournament will feature the first ever ‘border battle’ between teams Oregon and Washington, led by captains and legendary players Wesley Gabrielsen and Brian Ashworth respectively. The Seattle Metro Pickleball Association also released its own fact list and scheduling for those who would like to spectate:"The Metro Classic" features professional pickleball players competing for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes.
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