Time and Location
July 11th - 12th, 2026
Skagit Valley College
​2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA
About the Event
​The Nick Whiton Memorial Tournament is the Skagit Valley Tennis Association's signature summer event - a weekend of competitive doubles tennis that brings together players from across the region in honor of beloved Burlington-Edison coach Nick Whiton, whose dedication to the game and the people who play it lives on in every match.
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Open to adult players and high school graduates, the tournament features men's, women's, and mixed doubles divisions across a range of combined ratings (6.0 - 9.0), so there's a competitive home for every level. Every player is guaranteed at least two matches. Prizes awarded to division winners.
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Beyond the competition, the Whiton Tournament is SVTA's primary fundraiser - proceeds support youth and adult tennis programs throughout the Skagit Valley, including junior clinics, high school pre-season camps, and the summer high school league. Come play. Come support the game.
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Registration open until July 1st​
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Open to:
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All players 18+
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All spring 2026 high school graduates
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How does it work:
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Players choose:
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Men's, women's, or mixed doubles
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Combined NTRP rating: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
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More info here
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Each bracket guarantees at least 2 matches per player
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Prizes included
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Details:
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Dates: July 11th - 12th
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Tournament start: 8:30am​
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Cost:
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1 event: $65​
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2 events: $100​
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Bracket information:​
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Max of 8 teams per division
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Players signed up for 2 events will play up to 3 matches per day​
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Brackets to be released leading up to the tournament​
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Registration closes July 1st, 5pm
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Lunch will be provided​​
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FAQ's:​
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Can I sign up for more than one event? Yes, and you receive a discount if you sign up for a second event.
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What if I don't know my NTRP rating? This isn't a USTA tournament, so an exact NTRP rating isn't required. Review the USTA guidelines and use your best judgement on the best fit for you.
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What if I don't have a partner? As part of your registration, you can request to be assigned a partner.
Tournament Impact
​Your contribution to this tournament raises funds for SVTA programs, including:
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Scholarships
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Youth racket distribution
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Camps and clinics for varying age and experience
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Junior tennis tournaments
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Youth after school programs
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Summer programs
About Nick
Nick was the beloved Burlington-Edison junior varsity boys and girls tennis coach, and previously played tennis at B-EHS and Skagit Valley College. Nick's caring and fun-loving coaching style led many an aspiring tennis player to excel and grow as tennis players and as people.
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Nick Whiton passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2009 after a brief and heroic battle with gallbladder cancer.

