Pickleball
Grab your paddle and put away your opponent in our Pickleball event during the 2023 Summer Games! Be sure to register quick as this event is very popular and sells out fast! Check out the information below for more on the Pickleball event and we look forward to seeing you there!
SUNDAY 6/11 UPDATE: Due to weather, the Sunday matches have been cancelled. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you next year!
Bracket Design
A Round Robin format will be used for all divisions.
This event is a sanctioned event.
Mens and Womens (singles & doubles)
Mixed Doubles
Skill Levels - 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, & 5.0+
Age Groups - 19+, 35, 50, 60, 70+
*Tournament Directors reserve the right to add or combine age groups depending on the number of registrations. However, in no case will skill levels be combined. At least 4 entrants are needed to form a division.
Please be available to play 1/2 hour before your start time - in case courts open up.
Schedule
June 9 - Women’s Doubles & Men’s Singles
June 10 - Mixed Doubles
June 11 - Men’s Doubles & Women’s Singles
Cost
Minimum Registration fee: $45.00
Registration, Ages: - $50.00
Rules/Format
A Round Robin format will be used for all divisions.
This event is a sanctioned event.
See USAPA.ORG for tournament rules. For more information, visit the event page here.
To Join or Renew USAPA Membership
This is an outdoor event with no indoor backup.
Players may enter a maximum of one doubles, one mixed doubles, and one singles play bracket only.
Hotels
Athletes receive a discounted rate on hotels! Click below to view more information and to book now.
Merchandise
Pickleball Shirt: Registration for Pickleball includes a t-shirt.
Awards
Meijer State Games of Michigan medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division.
Questions
Registration Questions: Contact Paul Richards at 616-706-4589 or prpickleball@gmail.com Tournament Questions: Contact Bob Trout at 616-240-1413 or bob@grpickleball.com
Tournament Directors: Brandon Schemling, and Bob Trout.
Pickleball Tournament Sponsors
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OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we kick off the 2023 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 23 with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Athletes who are competing in the Summer Games will receive a discounted hotel rate. Please click here for more information.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.
MERCHANDISE
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
This event is a qualifying event for the 2024 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2024 State Games of America hosted in San Diego, CA.
Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2024.