2024 Seattle Metro Classic

Description

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We are making daily updates as players are injured or dropping out. ONLY registered players are allowed to replace players. After 7/27/24 it will be more difficult to fill requests, but we will have a hard stop 48 hours before your event on changes. Mike@pickleballisgreat.com

WA State’s premier outdoor tournament in fun, festive environment, with perfect PNW summer weather and the company of friends. The Seattle Metro is a favorite of local, regional and traveling players!

Non-sanctioned double-elimination format. Men's/Women's/Mixed 12+,35+,50+,60+ skill events with cash prize Opens* and Senior Opens*.

Players may register for maximum of 1 gendered and 1 mixed event.

*Open and Senior Open events require minimum DUPR rating of 4.5 to register.

Annual fundraiser for the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association.

Additional Information

2024 PLANNED SCHEDULE **updated 2/7/24

Tuesday, July 30
Senior Men's Doubles 50+
Senior Men's Doubles 60+
Senior Men's Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)

Wednesday, July 31
Senior Mixed Doubles 50+
Senior Mixed Doubles 60+
Senior Mixed Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)

Thursday, August 1
Senior Women's Doubles 50+
Senior Women's Doubles 60+
Senior Women's Doubles Open 50+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)
BORDER BATTLE EXHIBITION EVENT

Friday, August 2
Men's Doubles 12+ & 35+
Men's Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)

Saturday, August 3
Mixed Doubles 12+ & 35+
Mixed Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)

Sunday, August 4
Women's Doubles 12+ & 35+
Women's Doubles Open 12+ (4.5+ DUPR Required)

FEES

Registration / per player: $ 75
Skill Event / per event: $ 15
Open Event / per event: $ 40

REGISTRATION RULES (Applies to ALL events, Skill and Open)

~Players can only register for ONE “mixed doubles” and ONE “gender doubles” event. (2 events total for entire tournament)

~Players should self-rate when registering. We are not officially using the DUPR rating system. However,
if you register below your published DUPR rating, we will automatically move you up to what your rating is (or the waitlist if that division is full).

~Partner not required at time of registration for any event. (PLEASE read details for limited time before moving to waitlist)

~Payment is required at time of registration.

~Any player that does not have a partner registered with 30 days of their initial registration will be moved
to the waitlist.

~If a player needs to change their partner due to injury or unexpected circumstances, they can do so up to 7 days prior to the start of the tournament. Players needing to change partners need to contact the tournament director to do so.

~Waitlisted teams that are complete will be added to the active roster once space becomes available or if a division is expanded.

ADDITIONAL OPEN EVENT RULES (Applies to ALL Open events)

~Teams who register for any Open division will be temporarily moved to the waitlist until tournament director verifies both players have the required DUPR rating (4.5+) to compete in the Open event. Verification will take up to 72 hours and both players need to be registered before the director moves the team to the active roster.


We reserves all rights to refuse service for any reason.

Weather

**Attention pickleballers and spectators! Kris with The Pickle Shots is the official photographer for the Seattle Metro Classic. He is here to capture all of the exciting moments on and off the courts. Kris with The Pickle Shots also specializes in wedding and family photography. Make sure to think of Kris to help you capture those special memories. You can find all the tournament photos at ThePickleShots.com. Once again, you can find the pictures at ThePickleShots.com. Be sure to smile when you see Kris!**

Prize Money

OPEN PRIZE PAYOUTS - Our prize pool is at $9,960 cash for 1st - 3rd place and a special 4th place prize sponsored by Pickleball Central. All Open divisions will receive an equal payout.

Gold - $1,060 cash (per team)
Silver - $400 cash (per team)
Bronze - $200 cash (per team)
4th Place - $150 Pickleball Central Store Credits (per team)





OPEN DIVISION PLAY AND PAYOUT POLICY

Prizes will be only be awarded and distributed equally amongst Open Divisions, with prizes offered for 1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th place, so long at the division has a minimum of 8 teams.  If the division has less than 8 teams, prizes will be prorated as follows:  

8 or more teams in an Open division – Double elimination format. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place at 100%. 

6-7 teams in an Open division – Double elimination or round robin format (tournament director discretion). Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at 75%.   

4 – 5 teams in an Open division -  Open division will be either of the following formats (decided by tournament director).

Play in a Round Robin Format within their division, with prizes awarded at 60%. 

Combine with the other Open division age group. (ie. Combine 50+ and 19+) Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams at 100%, so long as the combined divisions have at least 8 teams.  

Less than 4 teams – Open division will be combined with the other Open division age group.  (ie. Combine 50+ and 19+). 

If the combined divisions have at least 8 teams, the format will be double elimination with prizes awarded to the top 3 teams at 100%.   

If the combined division is only 6-7 total teams, prizes will be prorated to 75% with format decided by tournament director.  

If the combined division is only 4-5 total teams, prizes will be prorated to 60% with round robin format.   

Teams in any Open division with less than 4 teams will have the option to withdraw for a full refund.

Refund Policy

$20 Admin fee minimum for all withdrawals

REFUND DEADLINE
July 1st - Deadline to receive a refund for registration or event fees is July 1st.

No refunds will be given after July 1st, unless your event is combined with another age/skill group or cancelled. In this case, the tournament director will contact you to notify of changes and you will have the opportunity to request a refund or stay in your division.


WEATHER CANCELATION POLICY
If any event is cancelled due to weather, there will be up to a 50% refund.

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