ABOUT US
Together, we are strong!
Pickleball is good for building community.
Pickleball is for FUN, FITNESS and FRIENDSHIP.
Our story
The Grand Cities Pickleball Club was established in 2018. We are a group of enthusiastic pickleball players located in Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN.
This club is for all skill levels and warmly welcome new players and provide coaching and support. We host several tournaments a year, including the Spring (April/May), Summer (July/August), and Fall (November/December).
Since 2018, our club membership has grown each year; in 2024, our membership grew to the largest in the history of the club with more than 290 members.
Accomplishments
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and we are thankful for the community support! Over the past 5 years, the Grand Cities Pickleball Club has worked with local city governments and parks and recreation departments to help accomplish the following:
Court resurfacing at O’Leary Park, EGF, 8 outdoor courts (June 2021)
Court resurfacing at Optimist Park, GF, 6 outdoor courts (June 2023)
Court resurfacing at Abbott Complex, GF, 6 outdoor courts (June 2024)
Indoor pickleball facility at PlayIT!, GF, 6 indoor courts (April 2025)
These facilities provide a wonderful way to promote a fun and an active lifestyle in our community.
2026 Board of directors
President: John Jeffrey
1st Vice President: Rick Sandwick
2nd Vice President: Tyler Magee
Secretary: Kyle Moore
Treasurer: Kim Reardon
Director 1 (through 2028): Dan Melberg
Director 2 (through 2027): Amy Schothorst
Director 3 (through 2026): Kevin Lemke
Past President: Diane Olson
In the News Archive
See past News articles featuring our club
“Grand Forks Pickleball Club to offer learn-to-play events in January,” Grand Forks Herald, 12/29/2025
“Pickleball attracting ‘huge, growing interest’ in Grand Forks,” Grand Forks Herald, 10/21/2023
“Another tennis facility converted to pickleball as sport continues to boom in Grand Forks,” Grand Forks Herald, 7/3/2023
“Grand Cities Pickleball Club offers exercise, competition and social hour,” Grand Forks Herald, 3/14/2022
“O'Leary Park facility to be renovated into pickleball-only complex as East Grand Forks embraces the sport's boom,” Grand Forks Herald, 5/20/2021
“Pickleball takes hold in Greater Grand Forks,” Grand Forks Herald, 7/21/2018
Club Newsletter Archive