Hathaway Park in Washougal will come to life with the popping sound of pickleballs against paddles, cheering and laughter at the Washougal Rivers Edge Tournament – Pickleball for the Ages on June 5, 6 and 7. The competitive yet fun event will be presented by the Columbia River Pickleball Club (CRPC) with some tourism support from City of Washougal hotel/motel tax funds.
The three-day tournament is sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and will be bracketed by age groups in ten year increments starting with age 19. A field of more than 150 athletes are expected to max out participation. Participants will travel from Vancouver, the Seattle-area and throughout Oregon.
Men’s doubles are Friday, mixed doubles will be played on Saturday and women’s doubles will be held Sunday. Each day’s play begins at 8:00 a.m. “Spectators are welcome,” said Mike Hoxie, CRPC president and event organizer.
On Friday, players and the community are invited to a social at Doomsday Brewing, 421 C. Street in Washougal, featuring local, professional Elvis impersonator, Mark Stevenz. Cost at the door is $10 and will include your first drink (beer, wine, soft drink), bar snacks and entertainment from “The King” starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be food concessions at the park on Saturday provided by Local Girls Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Grill.
Early registration for the Washougal tournament is May 15 for $35. Final registration is May 29 at a cost of $45. Registration is limited to the first 50 teams on each day.
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