Play at Paddle Palace Club
Located on Main Street in downtown Tigard, Oregon, we are just a short 12 miles from downtown Portland
PLAY PONG at the Northwest's Premier Table Tennis Club
PPC's mission is to advance the sport of table tennis in a world-class playing facility
that serves high-level players and novices alike. It was founded by Paddle Palace Table Tennis co-owners
who have deep roots in table tennis history, backed by over 50 years of experience in the sport.
Brief History
In the early 1970s, Judy Hoarfrost's family opened a table tennis club in downtown Portland, Oregon. It was named “Paddle Palace” because of its palatial home in an historic Elks Club Building, in a ballroom with chandeliers and ornate carvings on the high ceiling. This successful full-time club was a magnet for players and teams from around the world and a center for training, leagues, and tournaments. Paddle Palace developed a computer rating system for the Pacific Northwest that became the model for the current USATT ratings system.
Judy Hoarfrost was a member of the US National Team for ten years, and a member of the famous “Ping Pong Diplomacy” Team that made history by visiting China in 1971. With numerous US Junior and Senior titles, Judy was inducted into the US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, as well as the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.
Paddle Palace evolved from club to full-time equipment business in the late 1970s. In 2016, the company moved to it's current location and re-opened the club, quickly becoming the go-to spot for table tennis. Now owned by Judy's son, Ryan Hoarfrost, both the Club and Retail Equipment business continue their commitment to grow the sport of table tennis.
Our Facility
Located on Main Street in downtown Tigard, Oregon, Paddle Palace Club is a
state-of-the-art, USATT-affiliated table tennis sports facility.
Our central location, just off Hwy 217 and I-5, makes us an easy commute
for just about everyone in the Portland metro.
Features of the Club...
~ 7000 sq ft facility with 24 ft ceilngs ~
~ Up to 12 top-of-the-line ITTF-approved tables ~
~ ITTF-approved LED lighting and new sport flooring ~
~ Beautiful upstairs viewing mezzanine ~
~ Kitchen area, perfect for private events ~
~ Concessions and equipment for sale ~
~ 35-space parking lot, surrounded by ample free street parking ~
~ Vibrant downtown just steps away, with many great restaurants ~
We care about the sport, and we care about serving our customers and the community with consideration, fairness, and integrity.
Our Team is Our Core
Meet some of PPC's Amazing Coaches & Staff
Burke Walls
Burke brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global talent acquisition and organizational development, most notably serving in key management roles at Intel Corporation and Ampere Computing. A dedicated and active table tennis player – with several tournament wins under his belt – Burke oversees daily club operations, develop programming for all skill levels, support coaching staff, and lead initiatives to expand the club’s impact both locally & nationally.
Jiwei Xia
PPC’s full-time Head Coach, Jiwei Xia has outstanding success as both a competitor and as a coach in three countries: China, Japan, and USA. He is the highest rated player in the region, with a current USATT rating of 2650. Currently a player in the USA’s Major League Table Tennis, he was also a member of the Beijing Men's team, a trainer and coach for the Japanese Women's National Team and a trainer at the US National Team Training Camp.
Christian Lillieroos
US Table Tennis Hall of Famer, Christian Lillieroos works at PPC as ITTF–PTT Course Conductor and Coach. Coach Christian has taught over 1000 coaches over the span of 45 ITTF level 1, 2 and 3 courses hosted in 23 different countries. He is the current Head Coach of USA's Major League Table Tennis Portland Paddlers team - who just won the 2026 Championship!
Ryan Hoarfrost
Ryan is one of the top players in Oregon. An active 2200-level tournament player, he competes in regional and national tournaments, including the US Open and US Nationals. In 2022, he won the Men’s Singles Championship in the Oregon State Games. As the President & CEO at Paddle Palace Table Tennis, Ryan is an equipment expert who continuously tests rubbers and blades.
