Michigan State Pickleball Championships: The 2024 Michigan State Pickleball Championships are set to make a splash from August 23rd to 25th, bringing the best of pickleball to Grand Rapids. This United Pickleball Championship event promises three days of intense competition and top-tier action at Belknap Park.
Tournament Details
- Dates: August 23-25, 2024
- Location: Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The event will feature a range of categories, including Men’s and Women’s Singles, Gendered Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Competitors will be challenged across various skill levels: 3.0 & Below, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0+, and OPEN. Age groups include 19, 35, 50, 60, and 70+, with potential for skill level combinations in the 70+ category. A minimum of five entrants is required to form a division.
Schedule of Events
- Friday, August 23: Men’s Singles & Women’s Doubles
- Saturday, August 24: Mixed Doubles
- Sunday, August 25: Women’s Singles & Men’s Doubles
Prize Money
The OPEN division will feature a prize pool starting at $1,000, with each team entry increasing the pool by an additional $100. Medals and prize money will be awarded as follows:
- Gold Medalists: 50% of the prize pool
- Silver Medalists: 30% of the prize pool
- Bronze Medalists: 20% of the prize pool
Venue Information
- Belknap Park
30 Coldbrook NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States - Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Portable Crank
- Ball Used: Onix Neon Green Durafast 40
- Number of Courts: 20
News in Brief: Michigan State Pickleball Championships
The 2024 Michigan State Pickleball Championships will take place from August 23-25 at Belknap Park, Grand Rapids. The event features Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles across skill levels from 3.0 & Below to OPEN, and age groups ranging from 19 to 70+.
With 20 outdoor hardcourts available, the OPEN division boasts a prize pool starting at $1,000, increasing with each team entry. Medals and prize money are awarded to the top three teams in each division.
