and 633 seniors ). Mike Hoxie , Pacific Northwest Regional Director , made it clear that he valued the senior participants as much as the younger players . The senior women had the privilege of playing at Hobble Creek . Mike and co-tournament director Bill Rapp organized a tribute to the police , firefighters , and veterans at Settlers Park . Mike made a point of making everyone feel special and kept them updated early each morning with informative emails .
The quality of play was definitely West Coast class and depth . Not only did pickleball start in the Pacific Northwest , but it has also continued to grow and thrive . The people of Boise were thrilled to have this in their city and the tournament recognized their efforts in a ceremony on Thursday . It is a cause of great local pride that Selkirk , which was a major sponsor and presence at the courts each day , is an Idaho company that specializes in pickleball . This regional had a personal hometown feel with bigcity play . •
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