Seattle Metro Pickleball Classic

08/03/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic!

What an incredible way to close out six days of outstanding pickleball! Congratulations to all of today’s Women’s Doubles medalists for their fantastic performances.

Women’s Doubles 3.0/3.5 (All)

🥇 Gold: Carol Wang & Des Walden
🥈 Silver: Holly Morgenthaler & Megan Moore
🥉 Bronze: Sara Wells & Heather Conniff

Women’s Doubles 4.0 Under 34

🥇 Gold: Megan Neely & Mia Niu
🥈 Silver: Kelsey Greenwood & Erica Sanchez
🥉 Bronze: Amme Verbarendse & Kristin Miller

Women’s Doubles 4.0 (35+)

🥇 Gold: Patricia Cayo & Jennifer McIntosh
🥈 Silver: Darcy Perasso & Tricia Merkley
🥉 Bronze: Katie Jo Giesbers & Ashley Sandvig

Women’s Doubles 4.5 (12–34)

🥇 Gold: Grace Cheng & An Vu
🥈 Silver: Christina Chai & Tiffanie Chai
🥉 Bronze: Kaitlin Koseda & Linda Lang

Women’s Doubles 4.5 (35+)

🥇 Gold: Laura Pelton & Lauren GP Ackerman
🥈 Silver: Martha Santos & Minyoung Lee
🥉 Bronze: Anna Cinqmars & Lesley Sadler

Women’s Doubles OPEN (Minimum 4.5 DUPR)

🥇 Gold: Maddy Rasmussen & Susannah Barr
🥈 Silver: Malia K. Lum & Michelle Lui
🥉 Bronze: Cai Haught & Brianna Kemp

Congratulations to every athlete who competed today. Whether you stood on the podium or battled through tough matches, you helped make Championship Sunday a memorable finish to an incredible week of pickleball.

A heartfelt thank you to our players, volunteers, referees, sponsors, planning committee, and the Pickleball Is Great team for making the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic such a tremendous success.

We’ll see you back on the courts next year!

08/03/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Seattle Metro Classic Planning Committee

When the last point is played and the medals are handed out, it’s easy to see the competition—but what most people don’t see is the incredible team that has spent the past year making this tournament possible.

The Seattle Metro Classic doesn’t just happen. Our planning committee meets throughout the year, then weekly as tournament time approaches, tackling countless details behind the scenes. They coordinate with city officials, work alongside the fire department, hire security, arrange parking, manage budgets, recruit volunteers, solve problems before they happen, and make hundreds of decisions—all with one goal in mind:

To create the best possible tournament experience for every player.

This photo doesn’t include every member of the planning committee, but it represents the dedication, countless volunteer hours, and passion that make this event so special.

To every committee member, volunteer, and behind-the-scenes contributor: thank you. Your hard work often goes unnoticed, but it is deeply appreciated by everyone who steps onto the courts.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Mike Hoxie and the entire Pickleball Is Great team for expertly running this tournament. Your experience, organization, and commitment to the sport are evident in every detail. Congratulations on 10 years of hosting outstanding tournaments—we’re grateful for your partnership and here’s to the next 10 years!

If you’ve enjoyed your experience at the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic, please take a moment to leave a thank-you message in the comments below. We’d love for our planning committee, the Pickleball Is Great team, and all of the volunteers to see just how much their efforts mean to our pickleball community.

08/02/2026

Today’s post is a two-for-one THANK YOU!

First, a huge thank you to The Drop Pickleball Club for sponsoring our incredible referee team at the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic! If you’ve been at the courts this week, you’ve probably noticed their unmistakable squirrel logo proudly displayed on the backs of our referees’ shirts. We are so grateful for community partners like The Drop Pickleball Club who help make this tournament possible.

And to our amazing referees… thank you.

Over the past six days, you’ve braved sunshine, wind, and even rain to keep play fair, consistent, and running smoothly. From calling foot faults and line calls to managing the intensity of championship matches, you’ve done it all with professionalism, integrity, and a smile.

Referees are often the unsung heroes of tournament play. Their dedication allows our athletes to compete with confidence, knowing every match is being officiated with fairness and consistency.

Please join us in thanking The Drop Pickleball Club for supporting our officials and in giving a well-deserved round of applause to every referee who has donated their time, energy, and expertise this week.

We couldn’t do it without you.

08/02/2026

Championship Sunday is here!

After five incredible days of competition, it all comes down to today. Join us at Shoreview Park as the women take the courts for the final day of the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic presented by UW Medicine.

From exciting skill divisions to the Women’s Open, every match is a chance to watch outstanding pickleball and cheer on some of the Pacific Northwest’s best players. Whether you’re competing, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, let’s finish this amazing week together.

Good luck to all of the competitors—we’ll see you on the courts!

Shoreview Park – Shoreline, WA
Sunday, August 2
Championship Day!

08/02/2026

DAY 5 RESULTS ARE IN!

The fifth—and penultimate—day of the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic presented by UW Medicine belonged to the mixed doubles teams! While the Pacific Northwest weather tried to make things interesting, the players refused to let the wind steal the spotlight. Incredible teamwork, lightning-fast hands, and plenty of grit were on display as partners battled both the elements and each other for a place on the podium.

With Championship Sunday just around the corner, the intensity continues to build. Congratulations to all of today’s medalists!

🥇 Mixed Open $$ (Minimum 4.5 DUPR)
1st: Susannah Barr & Jase Edwards
2nd: Michelle Lui & Riley Inn
3rd: Brianna Kemp & Luke Williams

🥇 Mixed 4.5 (Ages 12–25)
1st: Annelise Nguyen & Wade Smith
2nd: Grace Huntley & Jordan Huntley
3rd: Alynda Werner & Kartik Khanna

🥇 Mixed 4.5 (Ages 26–32)
1st: Quynh Tran & Sauce Boss
2nd: Sarah Stein & Allula Teka
3rd: Jessica Wang & Sam Young

🥇 Mixed 4.5 (Ages 33–35)
1st: Janelle Chow & Wesley To
2nd: Erinna O’Brien & Eric Jasman
3rd: Francisca Bravo & Takato Watanabe

🥇 Mixed 4.5 (Ages 36+)
1st: Chelsea Day & Jeff Servoss
2nd: Josephine Braddock & Yaochiem Chao
3rd: Linda Lang & David Bao

🥇 Mixed 4.0 (Ages 5–32)
1st: Mia Niu & Harvey Delaney
2nd: Rosy Zhong & Connor Ngoy
3rd: Anna Cinqmars & Colby Cinqmars

🥇 Mixed 4.0 (Ages 33–39)
1st: Misato Koroyasu & Araki Daisuke
2nd: Margit Lister & Shohei Inoue
3rd: Amanda Gilbo & Casey Minnick

🥇 Mixed 4.0 (Ages 40+)
1st: Hyon Chong Kim & Hyon Kim
2nd: Wenting Nie & Josh Reiss
3rd: Kelly Joyce & David Kosciuk

🥇 Mixed 3.5 (Ages 12–42)
1st: Jessica Ung & Paul Ngoy
2nd: Hillary LoVerde & Joe Spitzer
3rd: Ivanedis Lopez & Carlos Lopez

🥇 Mixed 3.5/3.0 (Ages 43+)
1st: Angie Hall & Hai Pham
2nd: Kristin Miller & Brad Miller
3rd: Chai Hermano-Ranola & Ryan Ranola

Congratulations to every competitor who took the court today! One day remains, and we can’t wait to see how the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic wraps up tomorrow. Good luck to everyone chasing a championship on the final day!

08/01/2026

DAY 4 RESULTS ARE IN!

Another incredible day of competition at the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic presented by UW Medicine! From rising young talent to seasoned veterans, the men’s divisions delivered outstanding pickleball all day long. Congratulations to all of our medalists for battling through tough brackets and putting on a fantastic show. Here are today’s top finishers:

🥇 Men’s Open $$
1st: Jase Edwards & Armaan Jiwa Mawji
2nd: Noah Zwiren & James Yu
3rd: Rajul Chikkalingaiah & Brent Hashiba

🥇 Men’s 3.0/3.5 (All Ages)
1st: James Liu & Nam Nguyen
2nd: Ashton Armstead & Akhil Nair
3rd: Andrew Nakahara & Jordan Freitas

🥇 Men’s 4.0 (Ages 12–34)
1st: Dylan Gordon & Ruchit Janjani
2nd: Harvey Delaney & Shazaad Jarrahian
3rd: Mo Allabbad & Shah Emran

🥇 Men’s 4.0 (Ages 35+)
1st: Araki Daisuke & Shohei Inoue
2nd: Sharath Kumar & Arnab Saha
3rd: Kyle Lester & Robert LeBrun

🥇 Men’s 4.5 (Ages 30–35)
1st: Terrence Drinkwater & Charlie Zhuang
2nd: Conor O’Neill & Wesley To
3rd: Mark Temmel & Brice Hartman

🥇 Men’s 4.5 (Ages 36+)
1st: David Bao & Casey Minnick
2nd: Johnny “Hot Sauce” Hung Tran
3rd: John Suk & Andrew Pham

🥇 Men’s 4.5 (Ages 12–27)
1st: Kartik Khanna & Kyle Nget
2nd: Srihith Maraka & Akshay Aggarwal
3rd: Colin Ngoy & Connor Ngoy

🥇 Men’s 4.5 (Ages 28–30)
1st: Allula Teka & Ryan Deem
2nd: Jason Lum & Brian Cho
3rd: James Dugle & Max Cancilla

Congratulations to every player who stepped on the court today. Your skill, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit made for another unforgettable day at the Seattle Metro Classic. Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend as we head into the final days of the tournament!

08/01/2026

05/01/2026

We’re rolling out Flexible Age Divisions — and this is a game‑changer.

Our most popular brackets fill fast so we’re expanding them now in a smarter, more player‑friendly way:

- Flexible age divisions group you closer to your competitive peers for the most competitive play.
- Expansion on demand — as brackets fill, we open more.
- Age spans vary so more players get in.

Register today — divisions are expanding now!

More availability. More competitive play. More chances to get in.

Register today and secure your spot before the next wave fills.

04/01/2026

We’re excited that registration for the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic presented by UW Medicine opens Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM (PST).

This tournament fills fast every year—set your alarms, hydrate, stretch, whatever you need to do. It’s go time.

Also, Seattle Metro Winter Classic Medalists had a 24-hour head start on registration, so you may see a few folks already in your event even if you smash that submit button in record time.

Hey Open Players, we’ve heard your feedback and listened! We are happy to announce that we are increasing our Open Event prize pool to $20,000! See our tournament site for payout details.

03/26/2026

Registration opens April 2nd for the 2026 Seattle Metro Classic! We put together this video to get you pumped up. Let's go!