About Us

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. We welcome new players and provide coaching and support. We host tournaments in the Spring (May), Summer (July/August), and Fall (November).

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.  

Together, we are strong! 
Pickleball is good for building community.
Pickleball is for FUN, FITNESS and FRIENDSHIP.

Board of directors for 2025

President: Diane Olson

1st VP: John Jeffrey

2nd VP: Rick Sandwick

Secretary: Veronica Whitehead

Treasurer: Kim Reardon

Director 1 (thru 2027) Amy Schothorst

Director 2 (thru 2026): Kevin Lemke

Director 3 (thru 2025): Lisa Brown

Past President: John Kinzler