Lakes and Loons Pickleball Classic
September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA Outdoor Courts (ODC)
Address: 400 River Rd, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, USA
Entry Fee: $10 USD
About This Tournament
The 2026 Lakes & Loons Pickleball Classic in Grand Rapids, Minnesota runs Sept 11–13: Fri Senior 60+ men’s & women’s doubles, Sat open & Senior 60+ mixed doubles, Sun open men’s & women’s doubles. It features pool play with all teams advancing to a no-comeback double-elimination bracket (backdraw for bronze), DUPR-based divisions, USAPA rules with USAPA/UPA-A approved paddles, results submitted to DUPR (account required), and registration is $10 plus $45/event (+$5 service fee per event for first two) including a t-shirt (size guaranteed if registered by Aug 10).
Getting There
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ottawa | 1380 km |
| Montreal | 1539 km |
| Toronto | 1171 km |
Nearby Facilities
- Pickleplex Barrie — 1113 km
- Pickleplex Downsview Park — 1159 km
- The Forge — 1394 km
Making the Trip
Stay Nearby
- Sugar Lake Lodge — 4.6★, 37584 Otis Ln, Cohasset, MN 55721, USA (12.3 km)
- Best Western Plus Grand Rapids MN — 4.6★, 2309 1st Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA (2.6 km)
- Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant — 4.4★, 144 17th St SE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA (2 km)
Eat Nearby
- Rapids Brewing Company — 4.7★, 214 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA (0.6 km)
- Forest Lake Restaurant — 4.5★, 1201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA (2 km)
- Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant — 4.4★, 144 17th St SE, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA (2 km)
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