Events
All events subject to weather conditions and court availability. Check Playtime Scheduler for the most current information and any schedule changes.
PTPC is restarting Tuesday Open Play sessions at the High School in April. As we find more hosts.
PTPC is sponsoring Thursday Open Play at the High School, starting in May.
Intermediate Round Robin and Social Saturdays start time has shifted to 9:00 am.
Weekly Events
Social Saturdays
Port Townsend High School Courts
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When: 9-10am to 12noon-1pm (times vary by season/weather)
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Who: All skill levels welcome
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Open to: Everyone, including non-members
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How to Join: Sign up on Playtime Scheduler or just drop in
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How it works: On all 4 courts players will play to 9; winners stay and split; 2 new players come in
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Why Come: Perfect way to meet the Port Townsend pickleball community in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
Open Play
Port Townsend High School Courts
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When: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 11am (times may vary by season/weather/host availablity)
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Who: PTPC members rated Advanced Beginners, 2.5 and up.
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How to Join: Sign up on Playtime Scheduler or just drop in
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How it works: Place your paddle on the board in the order that you arrived, starting on the left.
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Courts 1, 2 and 3 are open play courts.
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Court No. 4 is the challenge court. Winners can stay and keep playing
Intermediate Round Robin
Port Townsend High School Courts
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When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Summer: 9am-11am
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Winter: 10am-12noon
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Note: Monday sessions may shift to Tuesday in spring for high school team schedule
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Who: 3.0-3.5 skill level players
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Members Only: PTPC membership required
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Registration: Playtime Scheduler (20 spots available with 8 spots on the waiting list)
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Why Join: Supportive group focused on skill development and friendly competition
Special Events
The Club sponsors social events throughout the year. Please check out our Latest News and our Facebook Page for details.
Beginner Lessons
Courthouse Courts
PTPC is offering Beginner Lessons on the first Saturday of every month, starting in May (except July). Everyone is welcome to this event. This is a great introduction to a fantastic sport! If you know people that are new to the sport, please encourage them to attend.
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May 2, June 6, July 18 (due to July 4th Weekend), August 1, and September 5, 9:30-11:30 am
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You don’t have to sign up, just show up!
Tournament Prep Clinics
Port Townsend High School Courts
PTPC is hosting Cheryl Hollatz (text 503.515.7798) and her team's Tournament Preparation Clinics for upper beginner to intermediate players (2.75 to 3.49). The objective is to create a safe place for PTPC members to learn about and experience what it is like to play in a pickleball tournament. This is a free clinic for PTPC members only.
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May 10 & May 17, 2026. 1:00-3:00 pm, PT High School courts.
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The 2 PREP CLINICS will offer the same material. Individuals are welcome to come to one or both.
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PRACTICE MINI-TOURNAMENT - June 14, 2026. 1:00-3:00 pm, PT High School courts. (open only to individuals who attended at least 1 of the PREP CLINIC sessions)
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Signup will be via Playtime Scheduler beginning 27 April
MiLP Tournament
Mountain View Courts
The Pickleball Club will be hosting its first Minor League Pickleball Tournament in July. This is a super-fun event where teams of four players (two men, two women) play one Women’s Doubles, one Men’s Doubles and two Mixed Doubles games per round in a round robin format with rally scoring. We will have Intermediate and Advanced brackets, and players can choose their own teams. Tournament cost will be $10/person for Club members and $20/person for non-members.
More details about the tournament will be posted in the Events Calendar on the Club website. We encourage participants to pay in advance using the website Events Calendar.
Signup will be via Playtime Scheduler beginning on Monday, 8 June.
Selkirk Ambassador Intermediate & Advanced Clinics
Mountain View or Port Townsend High School Courts
Doug Hastings, a 5.0 IPTPA Certified Instructor will be holding Intermediate and Advanced Clinics at the Mountain View or PT High School Courts (depending upon how many register).
We will offer Clinics on two different weekends to cater to as many players as possible. Cost is $55 per person, per session. We will post signup on Playtime Scheduler beginning Monday, 8 June.
You can find more details about the clinics in the Events Calendar on the Club website. Participants must pay in advance using the website Events Calendar
Regional Pickleball Groups and Events
Pickleball Tournaments Near Port Townsend, WA
Whidbey Pickle Barn Classic 2026
Dates: Late September 2026 (registration closes September 18)
Venue: Whidbey Pickle Barn, 5550 Vanbarr Place, Freeland, WA (~45 min by ferry)
Notes: Round Robin, coed format. Divisions: 3.0–3.5, 3.5–4.0, 4.0–4.5 for Adult (19+) and Senior (50+). 4 games guaranteed. Franklin X-40 balls provided. Registration $65, rises to $75 after Aug 10.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
PPA Canada Vancouver 125
Dates: September 10–13, 2026
Venue: The Nest, 4920 Canoe Pass Way, Delta, BC (~3–3.5 hrs via Tsawwassen ferry)
Notes: Pro and amateur play. CAD $95/player. $10,000 prize money. Registration closes September 3. Requires a valid passport for border crossing.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
2026 Powerball Washington Amateur Pickleball Championships (PPA Tour & PIG)
Dates: September 18, 2026
Venue: Washington State (exact venue TBD)
Notes: Part of the national Powerball state championship series. Skill-level gold medalists eligible for complimentary future registration.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Sequim Blue Hole Bash
Dates: Historically held in mid-to-late September. The Sequim Picklers note that 2026 schedule dates will be posted as they become available — check their Facebook page and website for updates. Sequimpickleball (The 2025 event was September 19–21.)
Venue: Carrie Blake Park, Sequim
Notes: Annual event hosted by the Sequim Picklers with PIG (Pickleball Is Great). Past events have drawn players from BC, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and beyond, ranging in age from 19–84. Sequim Picklers
Sequim Picklers Events Page | PickleballTournaments.com listing
Bellingham Pickleball Club Autumn Equinox Tournament
Dates: Likely September 19–20, 2026 (TBD — watch for announcement)
Venue: Whatcom Community College Pickleball Courts, 241 W. Kellogg Rd., Bellingham (~1.5 hrs)
Notes: Annual two-day outdoor event. Women's and Men's Doubles, skill divisions from 2.5 up. BPC members get a discount. Registration typically opens late August.
Bellingham Pickleball Club | PickleballTournaments.com
Olympic Peninsula Champion's Cup ⭐ New Event!
Dates: September 26–27, 2026
Venue: 7 Cedars Resort, Sequim — part of the 2nd Annual PicklePalooza (~1 hr)
Notes: Medalists from the Olympic Pickleball Tournament (Port Angeles), the Sequim Fling, and the PTPC annual tournament compete to crown the "Champion of the Champions." Free registration for qualifying medalists.
Sequim Picklers Events Page
2026 Grip N' Rip — Surrey, BC (Sanctioned)
Dates: September 4–6, 2026
Venue: Surrey Pickleball Club, Surrey, BC (~3–3.5 hrs via Tsawwassen ferry)
Notes: 9th annual sanctioned tournament. Requires Pickleball BC and Pickleball Canada membership. Passport required for border crossing.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Outway Open 2026 — Victoria, BC
Dates: August 28–30, 2026
Venue: Topaz Park, Victoria, BC (~3 hrs via BC Ferries from Tsawwassen, or ~2.5 hrs Anacortes–Sidney)
Notes: Pickleball tournament and festival. Passport required.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com | Event Info
World of Pickleball – Seattle
Dates: Early-to-mid October 2026 (cancellation deadline Oct. 6)
Venue: Seattle (~2 hrs)
Notes: Cash prizes at every Open age level. Benefits NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Entry fee rises every 50 sign-ups — register early.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club Fall Classic 2026
Dates: Early October 2026 (cancellation deadline Oct. 1; early registration discount $60 for first 100 before Sept. 1)
Venue: Mercer Island, WA (~2 hrs)
Notes: Regular registration $75/person + $10/extra event. TD may combine age groups/levels as needed.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Chilliwack Fall Tournament — BC
Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Venue: Chilliwack, BC (~3.5 hrs via Tsawwassen ferry)
Notes: Annual Chilliwack Pickleball Club fall event. Passport required.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Chilliwack Fall Tournament — BC
Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Venue: Chilliwack, BC (~3.5 hrs via Tsawwassen ferry)
Notes: Annual Chilliwack Pickleball Club fall event. Passport required.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Seattle Invitational Hosted by Cloud 11 $$$
Dates: October 2–4, 2026
Venue: Side Out Tsunami Pickleball Center, Seattle
Notes: Cash prizes (the $$$ in the name is a hint!). Registration opened July 2, 2026. Same organizers as the Washington Open earlier in the year, known for running a high-quality player experience.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Fall Olympic Pickleball Tournament
Dates: October 17, 2026
Venue: Vern Burton Community Center, Port Angeles
Local Tournament hosted by our neighbors in Port Angeles
For more information, call 360-460-7424
Register coming on Portangeles.org
Keep Watching for More -- Some tournaments announce on shorter notice.
PickleballTournaments.com – search by state/city
Bellingham Pickleball Club – Whatcom County events (Bellingham is ~1.5 hrs away)
Westsound Pickleball Community – Kitsap Peninsula events
Skagit Valley Pickleball Club – search "Mount Vernon WA"
Local Groups/Clubs
Global Pickleball Network
PlayTime Scheduler
Bounce.Game Court List
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