Seattle Metro Pickleball Classic

Reminder: The SMC is officially 7 days away!!! BOOM! If you haven't purchased your Seattle Metro Classic gear to commemorate this years tournament, the time is now. Registered Players...you have a massive discount code, look thru your emails. There will also be a limited supply on site, but your best bet is to purchase online. Proceeds made from merch sales go right back to the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association. Support the team that supports your team!!!
https://seattlemetropickleball.deco-apparel.com/

OneShot Pickleball presents the 2nd annual BORDER BATTLE. WA vs OR. This is a team event that will start immediately following the Sr. Women's Final on Thursday (4/1). Come watch the Sr. Women's Final and stay for these insanely talented players battling for state supremacy.
OREGON:
Joy Leising (Captain)
Tracie DeJager
Spencer Lanier
Jason Bock

WASHINGTON:
Lukas Crippen (Captain)
Dalton Vavra
Ashley Koo
Brianna Kemp

Have you ever thought..."wow I love this paddle but I just wish it had a longer handle for my insane top spin twoey passing shot."? Welp...do I have a paddle for you! Welcome Speedup Pickleball...TA DA! Locally owned, Speedup Pickleball provides raw carbon fiber paddles at an amazing price and lucky for us...they will be at the tournament all week long. Stop by their booth, test some paddles...then buy those paddles, cuz you always need the new new!
https://speeduppickle.com/

It's world Emoji Day! …and I would totally celebrate it if there was a pickleball emoji. (insert sad face emoji) Instead, I'll celebrate food....and specifically Zylberschtein’s Deli who is our tournament food vendor. They're going to have sandwiches, bagels, coffee, pastries and more all week long. So come hungry or play until you get hungry and come support a local business who's owner plays a lot of pickleball! (insert heart & smiley face emoji)

The Pickleball Experience is putting on a tournament prep clinic on some beautiful dedicated courts in Bothell, WA on July 20th & July 21st. One session is already full, so grab some spots while you can. These type of clinics don't pop up every day! Amazing opportunity to learn from the best.

We are thrilled to add first time sponsor and local company Tru-wave to our health & wellness sponsors at this years Seattle Metro Classic. Tru-wave makes some amazing pickleball recovery tools such as percussive massage guns, red light therapy and TENS machines. Never tried these recovery tools before? Stop by their tent all week at the Metro to try and learn about these wellness products that are truly made for pickleball players!
https://www.tru-wave.com/

The Seattle Metro Classic is thrilled to welcome this years 'Referee Sponsor'.... The Drop Pickleball Club. That's a huge deal to us!!!! By now, you've surely heard of or visited the regions first indoor dedicated pickleball venue. All pickleball, all the time!! Structured leagues, tournaments, instruction clinics, open play by skill level and even private reservations....they've got whatever you're looking for. Even a pro shop to test out some paddles. So head to their website to find out more about their summer programming and plan on making a visit.
https://www.thedroppbc.com/

The Seattle Metro is happy to have Selkirk Sport - We are Pickleball on board for this years ball sponsor. The Selkirk Pro S1 Pickleball is the next generation of Pickleball technology and If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to practice for the Metro with the Selkirk Pro S1 Pickleball, we highly recommend you pick up a set. It'll likely be pretty warm on the courts, the ball will be playing soft, so getting some early touches will help you feel more confident and play your best.

For more information about the Selkirk Pro S1 ball and an opportunity to purchase some for yourself - please visit the following link: https://www.selkirk.com/collections/balls

Before they unarguably became the premier pickleball retailer in America, Pickleball Central established themselves here first as a retailer, pro-shop, and an amazing 4-court indoor venue that brought the blossoming community together. So many long lasting friendships were established on those early courts in Kent, WA. (Ahhh..memories!) The Seattle Metro Classic is thrilled to have Pickleball Central back on board as a sponsor and supporter of the largest tournament in their home state helping to foster those existing and newly made friendships! They will have a booth setup all week selling their wares! So stop by and support one of the very first pickleball businesses that grew up right here in our backyard.
https://pickleballcentral.com/

The Seattle Metro Pickleball Association is the leading advocacy body for promoting the sport we love in our area and they are a huge part of helping the Seattle Metro Classic every year. We honestly couldn't pull this off without them. The SMPA is why Green Lake pickleball courts exist, a de facto hub serving a community of hundreds of players every weekend. SMPA’s lobbying arm is how Seattle area tennis courts at public parks and schools became lined for pickleball, and how semi-permanent pickleball nets began appearing at courts such as Shoreview, Rainier Beach, Alki, Miller, Shoreline, Gilman, Dearborn, Bitter Lake, Solstice and SWAC in West Seattle. So if you're reading this and haven't yet become a supporter, please click the link below to join and be part of advocating for and growing pickleball in our area.
https://www.memberplanet.com/Groups/GroupJoinLoginNew.aspx?ISPUB=true&invitee=07s035267t2wf

Nagging shoulder? Sore ankles? For the third straight year, ProOrtho will be onsite at the Metro providing their expertise in surgical and non-surgical ways in dealing with your ongoing aches and pains. These wizards of wellness will have a booth set up, next to IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and Tru-wave to complete our health and wellness triumvirate. Big Shoutout to Jamie Antoine, MD and our very own Samuel Koo, MD for getting this partnership started years ago. We love having you onboard and sponsoring the tournament and community. For more information about ProOrtho and to request an appointment, visit their website at https://www.proortho.com/ and learn about their approach to sports medicine and how they can assist you be your best self.

Maybe the greatest rivalry in the history of sport is returning this year! THE BORDER BATTLE! WASHINGTON VS OREGON in a MLP style team event sponsored again by Oneshot Pickleball. Team WA is looking to return the trophy back home, as last year Team OR took the inaugural title. Your captains Lukas Crippen (WA) and Joy Leising (OR) have assembled their teams and look to establish their states bragging rights. And with prize money on the line, you'll want to make sure you're sitting courtside for all the action. Thursday Aug 1st @ 5pm

We are excited to partner again with our favorite tournament preparation clinic! The Pickleball Experience is BACK! They will be putting on two different camps July 20th & July 21st at The Ridge Activity Center. These camps will be unique in that they will primarily focus on 'Tournament Prep', training you how to be physically and mentally at your best for the Seattle Metro Classic and beyond. You're not going to find better clinics anywhere! Not only are Peter, Brian and Jem absolute sweethearts😍, they are equally amazing teachers. These are small clinics with a 4:1 ratio to maximize your time & training. So sign up below before they fill up!

Register:
3.0-4.0+
https://thepickleballexperience.com/sm2024

This years Metro food provider, will be none other than the famous Zylberschtein’s Deli. They will be onsite everyday at the Metro from around 8am-4pm serving fresh and portable quick eats for you to nibble on pre, during and post match. Pastries, sandwiches, coffee, cookies, snack bars and more. Maybe even homemade pickle juice shots!!! (Helps with cramping, but mandatory for gold medalists lol?!!!)

Order Online:
https://zylberschtein.com/order
Newsletter:
https://zylberschtein.com/get-updates

The Seattle Metro Classic is thrilled to welcome this years 'Referee Sponsor'.... The Drop Pickleball Club. By now, you've surely heard of or visited the regions first indoor dedicated pickleball venue. All pickleball, all the time!! Leagues, clinics, open play by skill level, private reservations....they've got whatever you're looking for. Head to their website to find out more about their summer programming.

https://www.thedroppbc.com/

DID YOU KNOW? The Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) has a "Matching Funds" program. If your group is looking to raise money for new community pickleball equipment, the SMPA will help get you fully funded. SMPA will match 1:1 any donation from an active SMPA supporter, up to $250 per donor. Want to learn more, head to the SMPA website. https://seattlemetropickleball.com/matching-funds/

Need some tips on rehabbing your golfer's or tennis elbow pain? Or can't figure out which one you have but it just hurts when you play some pickle? Well, you're in luck. ProOrtho will be attending the Metro...AGAIN! They will have a sponsor tent where you'll be able to stop by, ask some health related questions, stretch a bit or work out that nasty knot in your glute. ProOrtho have been a huge supporter of pickleball and our tournament and we are so excited to have them back. Visit them online at: https://www.proortho.com/

New "Retro Metro" apparel is available on our Merch store!
(TIP: An email was sent to registered player back in May with your discount code. Look for that code and save big!)
https://seattlemetropickleball.deco-apparel.com/

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is back as a sponsor for the 2024 Seattle Metro Classic! Along with ProOrtho & Tru-wave, IRG will round out our health & wellness tent. So make sure you show up early for your match and get your pre-game stretching on with them.

https://www.irgpt.com/

Do you enjoy playing at our local outdoor venues? Do you enjoy playing on those cool semi-permanent nets instead of the portables? Would you like to see more pickleball venues in our parks? Yes, Yes and Yes.... Our local 501(c)(3) non-profit pickleball advocacy association, Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) helps facilitate the growth of pickleball in our area by lobbying and organizing for the benefit of YOU! If you're not a supporter yet, head to the SMPA website for a quick and easy signup process and join us in growing the sport we love! It's only $20/yr to be a part and get involved! Your support makes a difference! https://seattlemetropickleball.com/join-us/

Shout out to Selkirk Sport - We are Pickleball for sponsoring the official ball of this years Metro Tournament. The Pro S1 will be the official ball for all ages and divisions during the tournament. So if you need to start practicing with it,..hit up Pickleball Central (another sponsor of ours!) and grab a pack or...two.

https://pickleballcentral.com/selkirk-pro-s1-38-hole-pickleball/

BREAKING NEWS!!!!! (ALL CAPS FOR DRAMATIC PURPOSES!!!)
Welcome the exclusive food vendor and new Metro tournament sponsor Zylberschtein’s Bakery & Deli. Located in the Pinehurst Neighborhood of N. Seattle, this pickleball player owned and operated deli (Hi Josh!) has been serving up amazing soups, sandwiches, bagels and baked goods for over 5 years! The deli will be at the tournament all 6 days, serving this amazing and portable 'soul food' breakfast & lunch 7am-5pm (with vegetarian options). Drop a comment below if you love Zylberschtein’s as much as we do!

Shoutout to the 2024 Metro Tournament Referee Sponsor, The Drop Pickleball Club. And if you're not familiar with 'The Drop' yet, please head to the website or their page where you'll learn all about Tacoma's first and largest dedicated pickleball venue. Also for you parents check out their upcoming July & August Summer Picklers Camps for ages 10-14yrs. What a cool opportunity to begin training your next partner!!! Sign up @ https://www.thedroppbc.com/

Welcome our newest Seattle Metro tournament sponsor Tru-Wave. They are a part of our wellness sponsors, including IRG Physical & Hand Therapy and ProOrtho who will be onsite in our stretching and wellness tents. Try out the Tru-Wave percussion therapy tools and get loose and limber while you go for the gold at this year's Seattle Metro Pickleball Classic.

Tru-Wave Tru-Wave

The Pickleball Experience is back with their annual pre-Metro tournament prep clinic!!! These clinics are specifically for getting ready for the Metro and your summer tournament schedule. Dont’t wait to sign up…these will fill!!!

https://thepickleballexperience.com

Hey ‘Metro’ participants, if your partner is linked with you but not yet registered, please have them do this by end of this week. There will be a red ghost by their name! If not…dumped to waitlist. 😮

Shoutout to the SeattleUnitedPB pickleball team who will kick off their 1st season in the NPL this May. And special shoutout to four of the players who were drafted to the United that will also be playing in The Metro. Excited to see them showcase their stuff! Find out more about the NPL Pickleball League at www.nplpickleball.com

The Metro is super excited to welcome Speedup Pickleball as a sponsor in 2024. As a locally owned paddle company, we are happy to support their growth by having them join us all week with their lineup of paddles. Come meet the owner, demo/buy their paddles, and find out where the future of the company is headed....because you'll definitely be hearing more about them!!!

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