MVP Sports Club is adding 12 pickleball courts to its Grand Rapids Township, Michigan, location.
MVP Sports Clubs broke ground on a brand-new pickleball complex on Friday.
The facility, located at 115 Crahen Avenue NE, will be 17,000 square feet and offer court time and expert-led lessons for beginners to advanced players.
“Accessible To All Ages”
Members will be able to stop by the facility for lessons, pickleball ladder leagues, and tournaments for pickleball.
“Pickleball is a game that is accessible to all ages and all skill levels, which is one of the reasons why I believe it’s become so popular among our members,” said Jason Chen, director of tennis and pickleball programming at MVP Crahen. “Whether you play competitively or as a social outlet, it’s easy to learn and a lot of fun.”
The facility will feature six indoor courts dedicated to year-round pickleball and six outdoor seasonal courts. There will also be outdoor spaces for social activities and a large turf area to play yard games.
Five Clubs In West Michigan
MVP Sports Clubs currently runs five membership-based athletic clubs across West Michigan with over 25,000 members.
The clubs offer open play, private, and small group options within their pickleball programming.
Currently, the clubs use indoor and outdoor tennis courts lined for both sports with temporary pickleball nets. Owners said they’re excited to have a club just for pickleball, freeing up their tennis courts.
The new facility is expected to open in summer 2024.
The Popularity Of Pickleball
“MVP Sports Clubs is dedicated to creating environments where our members can find community and thrive in achieving their health goals,” Chuck Osterink, president of MVP Sports Clubs, said in the release.
“We’ve seen the popularity of pickleball grow among our members, and creating a one-of-a-kind dedicated space for the sport was a natural next step for MVP Sports Clubs.”
MVP Sports Clubs operates five membership-based athletic clubs across West Michigan, serving over 25,000 members and employing just under 700 team members.
Currently, significant facility enhancements are being completed at all five locations, bringing new fitness spaces to its members, reflecting the ever-changing trends in athletic club offerings.
Recently appointed President Chuck Osterink says he is looking forward to MVP Sports Clubs continuing to deliver the best member experience.
Free-Play Options
MVP Sports offers members free-play options for pickleball at MVP Athletic Club, Crahen. All levels are welcome. These options do not require registration but will only be available until capacity is met.
The open indoor ladder options are on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m.
Pickleball Programs
The group also provides the following programs:
Kid’s Beginner Pickleball Drills
This is an introductory class for kids ages 7-17 new to pickleball. It is best for players with little to no racquet sports background as an Introduction to the rules and basic strokes.
$8 member; $13 non-member
Beginner Pickleball Drills
These are introductory classes for people new to pickleball. They are best for players with little to no racquet sports background and offer an introduction to the rules and basic strokes (levels 1.0 to 2.5).
$8 member; $13 non-member
Intermediate Pickleball Drills
These include drills designed to develop the strokes and strategies necessary to progress to more advanced play. The class is designed for players with previous experience.
Matchplay is incorporated into the class (levels 2.5 to 3.0).
$11 member; $18 non-member
Advanced Pickleball Drill
These classes offer accelerated-paced drills designed for advanced players. Players will learn better techniques to improve basic shots, along with high-skill shots needed to reach 4.0+. (levels 3.5+)
$11 member; $18 non-member
Ladder League
This round-robin match play is designed to create fun and competitive games. Players have the opportunity to move up or down the ladder based on their scores. Each player gets six games per night.
All levels are welcome.
Their 2024 Session 1 is currently full! Session 2 enrollment will open for members at noon on December 13.
Non-member registration will open at noon on January 7!
Private Lessons
If you really want to improve your game, MVP offers private individual and small group lessons with all of their qualified pros.
Events/Tournaments
MVP regularly holds pickleball socials and tournaments – check out their events listing for upcoming events.
Private Group Events
These events are targeted at groups of 4 to 18 people. The MVP pros will guide your group through the rules for play and skill-building games and set you up for fun match play.
