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 Advanced Open Play at the High School, starting 16 April.
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 11 (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
2026 Sequim Fling (by ZZ2)
Dates: May 29–31 at Carrie Lake Park
enue: Carrie Blake Park, Sequim
Registration is $65 and includes 1 event; extra events are $15 each. Pickleball Tournaments
Sequim Picklers Events Page | PickleballTournaments.com listing
2026 Bremerton Blackberry Blast
Dates: June 26–28, 2026 Pickleball Tournaments
Venue: Bremerton Lions Park Courts — recently resurfaced, with mountain views Pickleball Tournaments
Notes: Fun, festive weekend coinciding with the Bremerton Blackberry Festival downtown. Pickleball Tournaments
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
USA Pickleball Golden Ticket – Washington
Dates: July 9–12, 2026 USA Pickleball
Venue: Seattle, WA
Notes: Gold medal winners earn a "Golden Ticket" for priority registration at USA Pickleball Nationals. Requires USA Pickleball membership. USA Pickleball
2026 Seattle Metro Classic presented by UW Medicine
Dates: July 28 – August 2, 2026 Pickleballclubs
Venue: Shoreline, WA
Notes: Premier outdoor tournament on 18 courts, with cash prizes for OPEN divisions and competitive skill divisions from 3.0–4.5 for ages 12+, 35+, 50+, 60+. Seattlemetropickleball One of Washington's most beloved annual events.
Register at PickleballTournaments.com | SMPA Info
7th Annual Founders Tournament
Dates: August 5–9, 2026 at Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island Pickleball Tournaments
Schedule: Aug 5 – Senior Mixed Doubles (60-69/70+), Aug 6 – Senior Men's & Women's Doubles (60-69/70+), Aug 7 – Women's Doubles (5-49/50-59), Aug 8 – Mixed Doubles (5-49/50-59), Aug 9 – Men's Doubles (5-49/50-59) Pickleball Tournaments
Cost: $75 base registration (increases to $85 on July 1). Registration opens March 1, closes July 26. Pickleball Tournaments
Notes: A fundraiser for the Bainbridge History Museum — played at the birthplace of pickleball. Bainbridge Island
Register at PickleballTournaments.com | Founders Tournament site
2026 Washington State Senior Games – Pickleball Tournament
Dates: August 6–9, 2026 (Women's Doubles Aug 6, Mixed Doubles Aug 7, Men's Doubles Aug 8, Singles Aug 9) Washingtonstateseniorgames
Venue: Rainier Vista Community Park, 5475 45th Ave SE, Lacey, WA Washingtonstateseniorgames
Notes: For players 50+. Registration opens March 1, 2026; early registration $55 (increases June 1). Pickleball Tournaments
Register at PickleballTournaments.com | WSSG Info
2026 PPA Challenger – Seattle
Dates: August 14–16, 2026 at Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center, 2300 26th Ave S, Seattle PPA Tour
Notes: Amateur matches played alongside professional competition. Men's/Women's Singles, Mixed Doubles, Men's/Women's Doubles available. PPA Tour
PPA Tour Info | PPA Challenger Page
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
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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