SPORTS

The cutting-edge venue aims to significantly enhance the student-athlete and fan experience.

After 44 years of serving the community, a local gymnastics center has closed.

After a nationwide bid process, Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, has selected the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026.

A local YouTuber and financial educator has donated $200,000 to local organizations and students in Grand Rapids.

The new position comes in anticipation of the university's inaugural football season.

The facility boasts six indoor courts for year-round play and six outdoor courts available seasonally.

The current world record is 27 hours and 5 minutes set by a foursome out of Missoula, Montana.

The conference aims to provide incoming freshman student athletes with a safe space to learn about mental health and to give them the tools to navigate their journeys as valued individuals.

The funds bring the campaign's total to $8.7 million, or 77 percent of its $11.4 million goal.

1,200 competitors from more than half of the United States and over 10 countries worldwide, including the country's top amateur players, will compete at the Grand Rapids Beer City Open Pickleball Championships.

This was the WMSC’s first time to receive the recognition.

The Chipping for Charity golf outing includes an 18-hole, four-person scramble with contests like longest putt, longest drive, and closest to the pin.

Residents of all fitness levels are invited to sign up, set goals, and track their activity. Participants are eligible for weekly raffle prizes.

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) is bolstering its team as it continues fundraising for the Meijer Sports Complex expansion.

Kent County Community Action (KCCA) invites the community to participate in its 36th annual Walk for Warmth event this Saturday, February 10.

Registration for the 2024 GR Gran Fondo, presented by KeyBank, is officially open.

The West Michigan Sports Commission reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $87.9 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2023.