sports
Summer races worth running
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under OPINION
Even though a few weeks have passed since the 5/3 River Bank Run, most runners that took on Grand Rapids' big race are still fit and race-ready. That's good because the Grand Rapids area has a few races coming up that should not be missed....
Grand Rapids Griffins excel in community involvement
by (ferrarok)
Submitted 05-16-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
If you've ever been to a Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game, then you know they can put on an entertaining hockey game, but it's what is done behind the scenes that makes those games so exciting. I had the opportunity to sit down with...
SBV of the Week: Coach a Sport or Lead Gym Activities
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 01-19-2011 under NONPROFITS
Each week the Volunteer Center highlights an exciting skills-based volunteer (SBV) opportunity found on our Volunteer Solutions website. This week's SBV opportunity comes from Seidman Boys & Girls Club: This opportunity offers volunteers a...
Clemente Skate Park fundraising competition draws over 100 skaters
by (apalm)
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NEWS
From his early teen years, skate enthusiast Chris Gray dreamt of his ultimate skatepark. Years later, a goal he once thought was never tangible is well on its way to becoming a real life achievement. The Clemente Skatepark Committee held its first...
Camp O'Malley gets ready to open its cabin doors to a great summer
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 05-28-2010 under NONPROFITS
Privilege is a word that many people may not associate with summer camp. The idea of sending a child away for a week or more of summer enrichment in education, the arts, sports, etc. does not seem like an unusually unique act, but think about that...
100 Holes Golf Challenge to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-17-2010 under NONPROFITS
USE YOUR CLUBS TO SUPPORT OURS! Have you ever dreamed of spending an entire day playing golf? Do you think you can play 100 holes in a day? Come help be a part of this fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids...
Everyone in The Pool: February Swim Challenge
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 02-08-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Training for any sport takes a tremendous amount of dedication, persistence, time and energy. Making a commitment to train every single day notches that up and makes it more than training - it becomes a challenge.Each February for the last four...
Grand Rapids Hosts Tae Park Tae Kwon Do Tournament
by (silverman)
Submitted 10-24-2009 under NEWS
This weekend Grand Rapids played host to the Tae Park Institute's 2009 World Class Championship Tournament. Over 500 competitors both local and abroad gathered at the Ford Field House on GRCC's campus Friday and Saturday. Friday evening, the 23rd...
Toilet Tricycle Race seats winner in Grand Rapids (video)
by (jproctor)
Submitted 09-26-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
On Friday, September 25th, as dusk was setting in, toilet tricycle athletes descended upon Grand Rapids for one of the most exciting sporting events to hit the area. Organized by the Dufala brothers, William and Steven, of Philadelphia, PA, this...