West Michigan Sports Commission

09/02/2026

The Hartford Nationals powered by Move United Sport returns to Grand Rapids for a third year in 2027, bringing hundreds of adaptive athletes back to the local stage - including Montague track & field athlete Elizabeth Woller who competed in July. Read more about her inspiring story in Rapid Growth Media, and mark your calendars for July 9-15, 2027.

The Hartford Nationals will return to Grand Rapids in 2027, giving adaptive athletes like Elizabeth Woller another chance to compete nationally.

- Read the full Rapid Growth story - bit.ly/4xsF1t5

08/21/2026

Final call for golfers!
The 7th Annual Victory Lap Golf Outing is almost here, and this is your last chance to secure your spot at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club.
Enjoy a day of golf, networking, contests, prizes, and community impact while supporting the Victory Lap Community Fund.
Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are available now.
⛳ Register today: westmisports.com/golf

08/12/2026

This August in Grand Rapids sports:

⚾️ Game Day USA All-Star Weekend – August 14-16; Top youth baseball players from around the country gather at the Meijer Sports Complex for a showcase weekend featuring skills competitions and all-star games.

🏊‍♂️ MI Titanium – August 16; This annual triathlon brings athletes together to swim, bike, and run through Versluis Park.

⚽️ Grand Rapids Cup – August 21-23; Youth soccer teams from across the region compete in one of West Michigan’s largest and most competitive soccer tournaments.

🥋 FUJI BJJ Grand Rapids Summer Championship – August 22; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all ages and skill levels take to the mats to compete for championship titles.

🏒 Grand Rapids AAA Kickoff Classic – August 28-30; Elite youth hockey teams kick off the season with a weekend of high-level competition in Grand Rapids.

🥎 USA Softball Men’s D & E Slow Pitch Northern Tournament – August 28-30; Adult softball teams from across the region compete at Meijer Sports Complex

For more information on these events and future events, please visit https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events #/

08/06/2026

Register today for the 7th Annual Victory Lap Golf Outing at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club and support the Victory Lap Community Fund, which helps enhance our community through sports programming by removing barriers to participation and ensuring access to sports and recreation for all. Every swing helps make a difference! Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses looking to support this important mission.

⛳ Learn more and register: https://www.westmisports.com/golf

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! Our 2026 interns have been instrumental in the planning and ex*****on of this year's events, bringing energy, creativity, and dedication to everything they do. We're especially excited to highlight summer intern Donovan and his experience with our team in this featured article from Sports Destination Management.

Read Donovan's story here:

In addition to sharing industry knowledge and contributing to education, internship programs can help build a staff, provided they are set up well. This article contains an inside view from both an intern and from the executive director who oversees all programming. Learn more here about how to make...

07/24/2026

July is wrapping up with these 4 events!

🚩MHSAA Officiate Michigan Day Meeting - July 25; a statewide gathering of high school sports officials for training, networking, and professional development.

📣NASO Annual Summit Conference - July 26-28; an event that provides officials and officiating leaders resources and the opportunity to network and share their perspectives and experiences.

🏀Point Guard Prep Youth Basketball Camp - July 27-31; a camp to bring young basketball players together for a week of learning, competition, and fun on the court.

⚾USSSA Summer Finale High School Baseball Tournament - July 30-August 2; Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the USSSA Summer Finale 5GG! Baseball talents from across the region will converge at The Meijer Sports Complex for an unforgettable tournament experience.

For more information on these events and future events, please visit here: https://www.westmisports.com/upcoming-events

07/23/2026

The last few photos we have from The Hartford Nationals 2026, conducted by Move United Sport! Some additional shots from track. Save the dates! We're looking forward to hosting again next year from July 9-15, 2027 in Grand Rapids with Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports.

07/21/2026

Some additional captures from throughout the week of The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United Sport. A few Boccia, Paratriathlon/Aquathlon and The Hartford Giving Moment captures. We're thankful to all the athletes, spectators, volunteers and coaches who made this past week incredible! We have just a few more track photos to share soon, but we can't wait to see everyone back in 2027!

07/21/2026

Making waves at The Hartford Nationals, conducted by Move United Sport. 🏊

Athletes brought speed, determination, and incredible energy to the pool last Thursday, showcasing the power of adaptive sport one race at a time.