Orca Classic 2025 Pickleball Tournament: The third annual Orca Classic will take place from June 6-8, 2025, at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington. Registration for the tournament opens today, February 15, at noon PST, with early bird registration offering a discount until March 31.
Hosted by Whatcom Community College, the Bellingham Pickleball Club, and Armory Pickleball, the Orca Classic is a highly anticipated event for pickleball players of all skill levels. The competition will be held at the college’s Pickleball Courts, located at 241 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA.
Registration Details
Participants can register for the tournament starting today. Early bird registration costs $40, but this price will rise to $50 starting April 1. Bellingham Pickleball Club members can save $15 on their registration by following specific steps to verify their membership before registering.
The tournament will include multiple categories across three days: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Matches will begin on Friday, June 6, with Men’s Doubles, followed by Women’s Doubles on Saturday, June 7, and Mixed Doubles on Sunday, June 8. Start times for events will be announced after May 27.
Tournament Format and Rules
Each event is designed to allow players to participate in multiple brackets without back-to-back matches. The event follows the USAPA-approved paddle rule, and participants are required to use the Franklin X-40 ball for the competition. The Orca Classic uses side-out scoring this year, with the potential for rally scoring in the future.
Players may register for as many events as they are qualified for, with a $30 fee for each additional event. A $5 service fee will be charged for registering for the first two events.
A minimum of four games is guaranteed for each player, and matches will be played in either round-robin or waterfall formats.
Health and Safety Measures
The tournament will follow strict health and safety guidelines. In case of injury, players have up to 10 minutes to assess whether they can continue.
An AED and First Aid kit will be available on-site, and if a player becomes ill or injured, a registered substitute may replace them if needed.
News in Brief: Orca Classic 2025 Pickleball Tournament
The third annual Orca Classic will be held from June 6-8, 2025, at Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington. Registration opens today with a $40 early bird fee.
The tournament features Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles events. Early registration ends March 31. Health protocols and a minimum of four games per player are guaranteed.
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