West Michigan Sports Commission

06/17/2026

The Hartford Nationals isn’t possible without volunteers like you!
Some of our open volunteer roles include setting up, assisting with registration, Golf cart shuttle drivers, greeters, scorekeepers and so many more! There is something for everyone.
Visit this link to see all available roles:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/29409318065/false #/invitation

06/16/2026

This week in Grand Rapids sports:

🏒 AHL League Meeting - June 15-18; AHL team business meetings are gathering at the DeVos Place Convention Center.

🏌️‍♀️ Meijer LPGA Classic - June 18-21; Returning to Blythefield Country Club, top female golfers play at their prestigious tournament.

⚾️ USSSA Elite Championships - June 18-21; 13U Baseball competes at the Meijer Sports Complex this weekend for championships.

🥎 USSSA Gold Glove Classic - June 19-21; Youth and High School softball take over Byron Center with an exciting weekend tournament.

🎾 USTA Midwest Closed Championships 16-18U - June 20-24; 16-18U Boys and Girls tennis compete in Hudsonville and Byron Center starting Saturday heading into next week.

🚴 GR Gran Fondo - June 20; The Keybank Gran Fondo features the biggest finish line festival in Grand Rapids with cyclists riding throughout the Greater grand Rapids area.

For more information on these events and future events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

06/15/2026

The deadline to apply for The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant is today, June 15th at 11:59 pm!

Move United, in partnership with The Hartford, is helping make adaptive equipment and sports more accessible for youth and adults with disabilities.

Having the right adaptive equipment can make all the difference. This grant provides up to $5,000 in equipment to support athletes as they pursue their goals and grow both on and off the field.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time. Learn more and submit your application here: https://moveunitedsport.org/athlete-equipment-grant-application/

06/12/2026

We’re officially under 30 days until The Hartford Nationals! 🎉
The countdown is on and the excitement is building as we get ready for an incredible event.
Want to be part of it? Join us as a volunteer!
Find more details on what's ahead and how to sign up here: https://www.westmisports.com/news/largest-and-longest-running-national-and-adaptive-sports-competition-in-the-country-returns-to-grand-rapids-july-10-16-for-second-straight-year

06/11/2026

It all starts today!
The FIFA World Cup is officially underway and watch parties are kicking off across Grand Rapids! Our new Watch Party Hub makes it easy to find where to join the action.
Find a watch party near you or add to our calendar.

Looking for a watch party to enjoy the World Cup with other soccer fans in your area? The West Michigan Sports Commission created a website to help.

06/09/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

🚣 Meijer State Games of Michigan Rowing - June 13; Riverside Park hosts the Meijer Summer Games Rowing regatta, bringing in the rowing community from across the state.

🥍 Meijer State Games of Michigan Girl's Lacrosse - June 13-14; GVSU hosts the Meijer Summer Games Girl's Lacrosse tournament with high competition in a fun summer weekend.

⚾️ USSSA Michigan State Championships - June 12-14; Baseball continues its travel season at the Meijer Sports Complex, bringing in youth baseball for a competitive weekend.

📣 Champion Force MI Invitational - June 13-14; Cheer takes the stage at DeVos Place, bringing high energy into downtown Grand Rapids.

🥊 Saltia Promotions Big Time Boxing USA - June 14th; GLC Live at 20 Monroe hosts boxing as top fighters enter the ring for tough matchups on Sunday.

For more information on these events and upcoming events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

06/06/2026

Volunteer with your club or organization at The Hartford Nationals July 9-16, 2026!

With 45 hours of combine volunteer time, your group will earn $500!

Volunteer roles include: Event set up & breakdown, check-in, announcements, time keeping, food distribution and more. There is something for everyone!

Interested? Please contact Katy at [email protected] to register your group.
*Volunteers must be 16 years or older

06/05/2026

Get in the game on the brand-new turf field between YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Starting July 1, this 5-week program includes skill-building, gameplay, and even a weekly meal, all for just $45.
Plus, don’t miss the FREE Ted Rasberry Youth League for grades 1–8, with practices kicking off the week of June 8!
Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/10020/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=&program_id=TMP57457&expanded=categories,locations&coming_soon=False&category_ids=TAG21570&all_categories=false&location_ids=B534&all_locations=true&days_offered=3&date_ranges[0].start=&date_ranges[0].end=&birth_dates=&fbclid=IwY2xjawSPrthleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjUTF1YkphaGpaV29zNDlLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr-a7vz8hD3hsibUKDcI4Kj4ZHE_hiR0G5BU3_EzKGhEJku06VIZhvEy09Hm_aem_Wj84CSGKB3NGSmsCszw3DA

06/04/2026

We're proud to be able to support student-athletes in West Michigan through our Victory Lap Community Fund! A couple weeks ago we were able to provide footballs for the Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation for Union High School and Ottawa Hills High School's football teams.

For more information on the Victory Lap Community Fund, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/victory-lap

06/04/2026

This weekend in Grand Rapids sports:

☀️Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball - June 5-7; Taking the courts at Belknap Park, hundreds of pickleball players of all skill levels will compete for bronze, silver or gold as a part of the second official weekend of the summer games.

⚾️ Game Day USA - Silver Series Championships #1 - June 5-7; Meijer Sports Complex welcomes various youth baseball teams in an exciting weekend of baseball.

🥎 Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports Wheelchair Softball Tournament - June 6-7; Mary Free Bed YMCA hosts wheelchair softball this weekend on their accessible field.

🚴 Grand Rapids Triathlon - June 7; Sprint, ride and swim starting in Ada and within the Thornapple River this weekend for the GRTri.

For more info on these events and future events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events