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Jun. 27  —  Jun. 28, 2024

VAI Open Corporate Charity Pickleball Event

Get ready to combine your new favorite sport with biomedical research as the VAI Open — Pickleball Charity Event returns! Join us for a kickoff dinner at MDRD on June 27 and the tournament on June 28 on the rooftop of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

The round robin tournament features morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, along with novice and intermediate/advanced divisions. Find your partner and register to compete for bragging rights while raising funds for biomedical research.

Along with entry into the tournament, you’ll get access to an “Intro to Pickleball” camp package for up to 16 players. This two-hour experience can be held at a time of your choosing, and you can bring coworkers, employees or friends to learn from the pickleball experts at 20×44 Sports.

The evening before the Open, players are invited to an exclusive dinner and auction at MDRD. In addition, all players will receive a premium gift package.

All proceeds directly fund biomedical research and science education programs at Van Andel Institute.

June 27— VAI Open Dinner at MDRD

 

  • 6:00 pm Guest arrival and cocktail reception on the 28th floor of the hotel
  • 6:30 pm Silent auction opens
  • 6:45 pm Guests move to 27th floor – MDRD for dinner
  • 7:00 pm Seating for dinner
  • 7:05 pm Welcome remarks by George Aquino
  • 7:10 pm Remarks by Carol Van Andel
  • 7:13 pm Remarks by David Van Andel
  • 8:30 pm Live Auction: Peter Island Resort & Spa Luxury BVI Pickleball Getaway
  • 9:00 pm Silent auction closes
  • 9:15 pm Event ends

 

June 28 VAI Open at Amway RoofTop Pickleball Courts – 4th floor of Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

 

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Beginner/Intermediate Bracket (2.5-3.4 rating), 8 teams, medals for top 3 teams
  • Box lunches and beverages served
  • Awards Ceremony for Beginner/Intermediate Bracket
  • 12:30 pm Guest arrival and registration for Advanced Bracket
  • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Advanced Bracket (3.5+ rating), 8 teams, medals for top 3 teams
  • Boxed lunches and beverages served
  • Awards ceremony for Advanced Bracket

Event Details

Venue: Amway Grand Plaza 225 Pearl Street NW Grand Rapids

Contact Info:

Email: Sarah Rollman

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!

Dinner Sponsor

Court Sponsor

Paddle Sponsors

  • Kurt and Jena Lacks

  • Tim and Kim Long

MDRD Dinner Sponsor