GRPC Ladder League - Session 2
2025-08-03 17:30 - 20:45, 2025-08-10 17:30 - 20:45, 2025-08-17 17:30 - 20:45, 2025-08-24 17:30 - 20:45 (America/Detroit) | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Must be a GRPC member to participate
Registration fee is $60
From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, DUPR 3.0 – 3.75 will play – Click Here to sign up
From 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm, DUPR 3.75+ will play – Click Here to sign up
Courts 7-10 and courts 16-21 are reserved for the GRPC Ladder League
Franklin balls will be provided
Click Here to sign up for the Substitute List

Drilling
2025-08-04 18:00 - 20:45 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The focus of the GRPC Drill Program will be on skill repetition and exposure to theme-
specific drills. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our local instructors
who can help you further your game.
Session 1: 6:00pm to 7:15pm (3.4 and below)
Session 2: 7:30pm to 8:45pm (3.5 and above)
Limited to 16 people per session.
Fee: $12 members; $18 nonmembers
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event.
Click HERE to sign up

Women's 70+ Legacy Open Play
2025-08-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Women’s 70+ Legacy Open Play
Membership in the Grand Rapids Pickleball Club is required
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event
9:00 am to 11:00 am

GRPC Legacy Group (Men’s 70+)
2025-08-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-26 09:00 - 11:00 | MI
70+ age and GRPC membership required
Courts 18 – 21 reserved

Court format: 3 intermediate, 3 advanced. The format will be adjusted to accommodate the number of players and skill levels.

Player rotation: After the completion of a game, winners stay and split, and 2 new players join for the next game.

If interested in playing with this group, please contact:
Larry Walters

mrwalter2000@yahoo.com

First-Timer Tourney Clinic
2025-08-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Have you been playing pickleball for a while? Considering a tournament, but feel intimidated?
At the First-Timer Tourney Clinic, you will learn how a tournament is run and how to participate in a tournament. No partner is needed, though you may optionally choose one ahead of time. Organizers will thoughtfully select partnerships for solo players. Round-robin format
Veteran players/volunteers will be present courtside during the matches to offer assistance with scoring, strategy, shot selection, and positioning. Come ready to play. Bring your paddle, proper shoes, and clothing.
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event.
Fee: $10 GRPC members; $20 nonmembers
Click Here to sign up for the August 5, 2025 event!

Juniors Ladder League
2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Juniors Ladder League is for ages 8-17.
Supervised by members of the Youth Pickleball Committee (YPC).
Courts 7-10 are reserved for the event.
This event is free, but registration is limited to 18. Registration required at GRPC Events.

Organized Ladies’ Play
2025-08-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Organized Ladies’ Play, weather permitting. Every Thursday on Courts 5-15 from 9 to 11 am. You DO have to be a Grand Rapids Pickleball Club member. All levels are welcome. No sign-up is necessary; just show up ready to play. This is a fun, social time where all levels are expected to play together.

USSP North Regional Championships (Senior Pickleball)
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
USSP North Regional Championships
Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook NE

Midwest Junior Pickleball Championships
2025-08-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
GRPC is excited to host the first Midwest Junior Pickleball Championships at Belknap Park. Tournament play is scheduled to follow the USSP North Regional Championships Tournament (Senior Pickleball). Click here for registration.

Drilling
2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:45 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Frank Kirsch-Developing an Effective Serve
The focus of the GRPC Drill Program will be on skill repetition and exposure to theme-
specific drills. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our local instructors
who can help you further your game.
Session 1: 6:00pm to 7:15pm (3.4 and below)
Session 2: 7:30pm to 8:45pm (3.5 and above)
Limited to 16 people per session.
Fee: $12 members; $18 nonmembers
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event.
Click HERE to sign up

Breakaway Music Festival
2025-08-15 16:00 - 23:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Breakaway Music Festival will be held at Belknap Park.
ROAD CLOSURES: Coldbrook St NE from Division to Clancy, pedestrian traffic only.
Pickleball courts are open until sunset but there are no court lights.
Tickets

Drilling
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:45 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Janice Scharich-The Curse of the Lob: effectively hitting and safely returning lob shots. Additional topic for 3.5 and above is trying your hand at ATP’s!
The focus of the GRPC Drill Program will be on skill repetition and exposure to theme-
specific drills. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our local instructors
who can help you further your game.
Session 1: 6:00pm to 7:15pm (3.4 and below)
Session 2: 7:30pm to 8:45pm (3.5 and above)
Limited to 16 people per session.
Fee: $12 members; $18 nonmembers
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event.
Click HERE to sign up

Member Appreciation Night
2025-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Come out to Belknap Park tonight from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Play pickleball, then cool down with an ice cream! GRPC Board members will be under the Pioneer Deck. Check in with a Board member to receive your ticket for a free ice cream from Ice Box Brand Ice Cream Truck
Paddle reps will be here too! Perfect opportunity to try out a new paddle.

GRPC Club Championships
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Details to come
Members only tournament

Drilling
2025-08-25 18:00 - 20:45 | Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
August 25th led by Mark Giancarlo. Theme-Choosing High Percentage Shots
The focus of the GRPC Drill Program will be on skill repetition and exposure to theme-specific drills. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our local instructors who can help you further your game.
Session 1: 6:00pm to 7:15pm (3.4 and below)
Session 2: 7:30pm to 8:45pm (3.5 and above)
Limited to 16 people per session. Fee: $12 members; $18 nonmembers *You must be logged in to get member pricing*
Courts 7-10 are reserved for this event.
Click HERE to sign up
