Memorial Day Weekend 2027 · Walla Walla, WA

W2 SpringClassic

Walla Walla's Premier 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

May 28–30, 2027

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100
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5
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7
Courts
3
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$10K
Prize Pool

Benefiting the American Cancer Society and Freedom Project WA

Get notified when registration opens January 2027

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Our Story

About the Classic

Community. Competition. Two Great Causes.

The Event

The W2 Spring Classic is Walla Walla's premier 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament, launching Memorial Day Weekend 2027. Played across 7 courts on blacktop, this is three days of competitive basketball with heart - kids, youth, women's, men's, and co-ed divisions all competing under the Eastern Washington sun.

With 100 teams, a $10,000 prize pool, and double elimination brackets across every division, the W2 Spring Classic is built for players who want real competition and a real community experience.

Games are played to 21 with 2s and 3s, 30-minute time limit, with certified referees for all semifinal and championship games. All brackets managed through TourneyMachine - teams can follow live on their phones.

Event Details

📅 Dates: Memorial Day Weekend 2027 - May 28–30, 2027


📍 Location: Walla Walla, WA - Walla Walla Community College parking lot


🏀 Format: 3-on-3, double elimination, games to 21


🏆 Prize Pool: $10,000 total across 5 divisions


❤️ Beneficiaries: American Cancer Society + Freedom Project WA

Our Mission Partners

American Cancer Society

The W2 Spring Classic benefits the American Cancer Society through The Soiree - the ACS's premier Walla Walla fundraising event, held annually at the Marcus Whitman Hotel.

The Soiree runs in March. We run in May. Together, we keep the fight against cancer visible in Walla Walla year-round.

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Freedom Project WA

The W2 Spring Classic also benefits Freedom Project - a Renton-based nonprofit providing trauma-informed reentry support, housing navigation, and youth empowerment for individuals and families impacted by incarceration across Washington State.

Founded in 2001, Freedom Project walks alongside people returning home from incarceration with dignity, compassion, and a commitment to healing justice.

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5 Divisions

Play Your Division

Kids through adults - everyone competes

Divisions & Prizes

Kids
12 & Under
Teams10
Entry Fee$160
1st Place Prize$1,000
ChampionshipSunday 3:00pm
Youth
Ages 13–18
Teams10
Entry Fee$200
1st Place Prize$1,000
ChampionshipSunday 3:45pm
Women's
18+
Teams10
Entry Fee$300
1st Place Prize$4,000
ChampionshipSunday 5:15pm
Adult Co-Ed
18+ Mixed
Teams10
Entry Fee$300
1st Place Prize$2,000
ChampionshipSunday 4:30pm
Men's
18+ · Featured Division
Teams60
Entry Fee$300
1st Place Prize$4,000
ChampionshipSunday 6:30pm
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Format
3-on-3
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Bracket
Double Elim
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Win By
Score to 21
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Time Limit
30 Minutes
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Courts
7 Outdoor
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Roster
4 Players
Register Your Team →
3 Days of Ball

Event Schedule

May 28–30, 2027 · Walla Walla, WA

Full Schedule

Friday - May 28

All 5 divisions Round 1 · 50 games across 7 courts

4:30pm – 8:30pm
TimeCourt 1Court 2Court 3Court 4Court 5Court 6Court 7
4:30pmKids R1-G1Kids R1-G2Youth R1-G1Youth R1-G2Women's R1-G1Men's R1-G1Men's R1-G2
5:00pmKids R1-G3Kids R1-G4Youth R1-G3Youth R1-G4Women's R1-G2Men's R1-G3Men's R1-G4
5:30pmKids R1-G5CoEd R1-G1Women's R1-G3Women's R1-G4CoEd R1-G2Men's R1-G5Men's R1-G6
6:00pmCoEd R1-G3CoEd R1-G4Women's R1-G5CoEd R1-G5Youth R1-G5Men's R1-G7Men's R1-G8
6:30pmMen's R1-G9Men's R1-G10Men's R1-G11Men's R1-G12Men's R1-G13Men's R1-G14Men's R1-G15
7:00pmMen's R1-G16Men's R1-G17Men's R1-G18Men's R1-G19Men's R1-G20Men's R1-G21Men's R1-G22
7:30pmMen's R1-G23Men's R1-G24Men's R1-G25Men's R1-G26Men's R1-G27Men's R1-G28Men's R1-G29
8:00pmMen's R1-G30------

Saturday - May 29

Smaller divisions full bracket + Men's WR2 & LB1 · 98 games

1:00pm – 8:30pm
TimeCourt 1Court 2Court 3Court 4Court 5Court 6Court 7
1:00pmKids WR2-AKids WR2-BYouth WR2-AYouth WR2-BWomen's WR2-AMen's WR2-AMen's WR2-B
1:30pmKids WR2-CKids WR2-DYouth WR2-CYouth WR2-DWomen's WR2-BMen's WR2-CMen's WR2-D
2:00pmKids LB1-AKids LB1-BYouth LB1-AYouth LB1-BWomen's WR2-CMen's WR2-EMen's WR2-F
2:30pmKids LB1-CKids LB1-DYouth LB1-CYouth LB1-DWomen's WR2-DMen's WR2-GMen's WR2-H
3:00pmKids WR3-AKids WR3-BYouth WR3-AYouth WR3-BWomen's LB1-AMen's WR2-IMen's WR2-J
3:30pmKids LB2-AKids LB2-BYouth LB2-AYouth LB2-BWomen's LB1-BMen's WR2-KMen's WR2-L
4:00pmKids LB2-CKids LB3-AYouth LB2-CYouth LB3-AWomen's LB1-CMen's WR2-MMen's WR2-N
4:30pmKids LB3-BKids WR4Youth LB3-BYouth WR4Women's LB1-DMen's WR2-OMen's LB1-A
5:00pmKids LB4CoEd WR2-AYouth LB4CoEd WR2-BWomen's WR3-AMen's LB1-BMen's LB1-C
5:30pmCoEd WR2-CCoEd WR2-DCoEd LB1-ACoEd LB1-BWomen's WR3-BMen's LB1-DMen's LB1-E
6:00pmCoEd LB1-CCoEd LB1-DCoEd WR3-ACoEd WR3-BWomen's LB2-AMen's LB1-FMen's LB1-G
6:30pmCoEd LB2-ACoEd LB2-BCoEd LB2-CCoEd LB3-AWomen's LB2-BMen's LB1-HMen's LB1-I
7:00pmCoEd LB3-BCoEd WR4CoEd LB4Women's LB2-CWomen's LB3-AMen's LB1-JMen's LB1-K
7:30pmWomen's LB3-BWomen's WR4Women's LB4Men's LB1-LMen's LB1-MMen's LB1-NMen's LB1-O
8:00pm-------

Sunday - May 30

Men's bracket complete · Championship games on dedicated courts

12:00pm – 7:30pm
TimeCourt 1Court 2Court 3Court 4Court 5Court 6Court 7
12:00pmMen's WR3-AMen's WR3-BMen's WR3-CMen's WR3-DMen's WR3-EMen's WR3-FMen's WR3-G
12:30pmMen's LB2-AMen's LB2-BMen's LB2-CMen's LB2-DMen's LB2-EMen's LB2-FMen's LB2-G
1:00pmMen's LB2-HMen's LB2-IMen's LB2-JMen's LB2-KMen's LB2-LMen's LB2-MMen's LB2-N
1:30pmMen's LB2-OLB3-P1-ALB3-P1-BLB3-P1-CLB3-P1-DLB3-P1-ELB3-P1-F
2:00pmLB3-P1-GMen's WR4-AMen's WR4-BMen's WR4-CMen's WR4-DLB3-P2-ALB3-P2-B
2:30pmLB3-P2-CLB3-P2-DLB3-P2-ELB3-P2-FLB3-P2-GMen's WR5-AMen's WR5-B
3:00pmKIDS CHAMPMen's LB4-AMen's LB4-BMen's LB4-CMen's LB4-DMen's LB4-EMen's LB4-F
3:30pmKids G2*YOUTH CHAMPMen's WR6Men's LB5-AMen's LB5-BMen's LB5-CMen's LB5-D
3:45pm-Youth G2*Men's LB6-AMen's LB6-B---
4:15pm--Men's LB7----
4:30pm--COED CHAMP----
5:00pm--CoEd G2*Men's LB8 Final---
5:15pm---WOMEN'S CHAMP---
5:45pm---Women's G2*---
6:30pm----MEN'S CHAMP--

* G2 played only if losers bracket champion wins Game 1 (true double elimination format)

🏆 Championship Schedule - Sunday Evening - Downtown Walla Walla

3:00pm
Kids Championship
Court 1
3:45pm
Youth Championship
Court 2
4:30pm
Adult Co-Ed Championship
Court 3
5:15pm
Women's Championship
Court 4
6:30pm
Men's Championship
Court 5
Partnership Opportunities

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Sponsorship Tiers

Registration Opens January 2027

Register Your Team

100 team cap · First come, first served

Register on TourneyMachine

All team registration, payment, and bracket management is handled through TourneyMachine. Create your account, select your division, and pay your entry fee - all in one place.

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Entry Fees by Division

Kids

12 & Under · 10 teams max

$160

Youth

Ages 13–18 · 10 teams max

$200

Women's

18+ · 10 teams max

$300

Adult Co-Ed

18+ Mixed · 10 teams max

$300

Men's

18+ · 60 teams max · Featured division

$300

What to Know

Roster

4 players per team. All 4 must be registered. Substitutions not permitted after registration closes.

Format

3-on-3, double elimination. Games to 21 with 2s and 3s. 30-minute time limit per game.

Brackets

Managed via TourneyMachine. Follow your bracket live on your phone. Printed brackets posted at central location throughout the event.

Referees

Certified referees assigned to all semifinal and championship games. Earlier rounds are self-officiated.

Prizes

1st place in each division wins cash prizes and medals. Kids $1K · Youth $1K · Co-Ed $2K · Women's $2K · Men's $4K.

Registration Opens

January 2027. Registration opens January 2027 through TourneyMachine. First come, first served - 100 team cap total.

Questions about registration? Contact us below.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

Sponsorship, registration, media, or general questions

Reach Out

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Location
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Website
w2springclassic.org
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Registration
tourneymachine.com
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Charity Partner
thesoireeww.acsgala.org
freedomprojectwa.org

SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We have tiers starting at $5,000. All sponsorships support community basketball, the American Cancer Society, and Freedom Project WA.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you register

Registration

Format and Rules

Logistics

Still have a question? We are happy to help.

Official Rules

Tournament Rules

Know the rules before you hit the court

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These are the official W2 Spring Classic tournament rules for 2027. By registering, all teams agree to abide by these rules.

Eligibility

  • 1.1Teams must consist of exactly 4 registered players. No additions after registration closes.
  • 1.2Players must meet the age requirement for their division on the day of the tournament.
  • 1.3A player may compete on one team per division. Playing in multiple divisions is permitted.
  • 1.4All players must check in at the registration table with valid ID before their first game.
  • 1.5Teams competing with unregistered or ineligible players will forfeit all games in which that player participated.

Game Format

  • 2.1All games are 3-on-3. A minimum of 3 players must be present to avoid forfeit.
  • 2.2Games are played to 21 points. Two-point shots from inside the arc, three-point shots from behind the arc.
  • 2.3Hard 30-minute time limit. The leading team at the buzzer wins regardless of score.
  • 2.4If the score is tied at time, one sudden death possession is played. The team that scores wins. The team that does not score loses.
  • 2.5Possession alternates after each scored basket. The defensive team takes possession after every made shot.
  • 2.6After a defensive rebound or steal, the ball must be cleared behind the arc before a shot attempt counts.
  • 2.7The ball is checked in only after a dead ball. The ball must be passed in off the check - no self-starts.
  • 2.8Balls are provided. Teams may use their own ball with opponent approval.

Fouls and Violations

  • 3.1Self-officiated games rely on player honesty. Call your own fouls.
  • 3.2On a called foul during a shot attempt, the fouled team shoots one free throw worth 1 point. Play resumes from the top of the key after the free throw regardless of whether it is made.
  • 3.3Flagrant fouls result in immediate ejection of the player. Tournament staff make the final determination.
  • 3.4Disputes between teams must be brought to tournament staff. Do not argue on court. Staff decisions are final.
  • 3.5Unsportsmanlike conduct - including taunting, profanity directed at opponents, or physical altercations - will result in ejection and possible team disqualification.

Bracket and Scheduling

  • 4.1All brackets are double elimination. Every team is guaranteed at least 2 games.
  • 4.2Teams must be at their assigned court and ready to play within 10 minutes of their scheduled game time.
  • 4.3A team that is not present and ready within 10 minutes of game time may forfeit the game at the discretion of tournament staff. Tournament staff make the final call.
  • 4.4Bracket seeding is determined by random draw on the day of the tournament.
  • 4.5Schedule and court assignments are managed through TourneyMachine. Teams are responsible for monitoring their own schedule.
  • 4.6Tournament staff reserve the right to adjust schedules and court assignments at any time for operational reasons.

Prizes and Awards

  • 5.11st place in each division receives a cash prize and medals. Cash prizes: Kids $1,000 - Youth $1,000 - Co-Ed $2,000 - Women's $2,000 - Men's $4,000.
  • 5.2Prizes are awarded to all 4 registered players on the winning team.
  • 5.3All prize recipients must be present at the championship game to collect their award. Prizes will not be mailed.
  • 5.4Teams found to have violated eligibility rules forfeit all prizes.

Questions about the rules? Contact tournament staff.

Join the Team

Volunteer with W2SC

Help us run Walla Walla's best weekend of basketball

Why Volunteer?

The W2 Spring Classic runs on community. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help us pull off a 100-team, 3-day tournament that benefits the American Cancer Society and Freedom Project WA.

Volunteers receive a W2 Spring Classic event shirt, meals on shift, and the satisfaction of being part of something that gives back.

Court Scorer

Keep score and time at your assigned court. Update TourneyMachine after each game. One per court per shift.

Registration Desk

Check in teams, verify rosters, hand out wristbands and schedules. Friendly face, organized mind.

Bracket Runner

Update printed bracket boards after each game and communicate game times to teams. High energy role.

General Staff

Support wherever needed. Water stations, wayfinding, setup and teardown, merch table.

Volunteer Interest Form

We will follow up with confirmed volunteers in early 2027.