Racquet & Fitness Center
14342 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2212
[email protected]
Fall Hours
Mon. - Thu., 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Events at the Racquet Center
"Learn and Play" Charity Pickleball Event - 4/16/23
The Ferris Professional Tennis Management (PTM) students will run a charity event to generate money to support Trap.Neuter.Rescue in Mecosta County. If you want to help TNR Mecosta to reduce the feral cat population and assist colony caregivers, please join us on April 16th, 2023 for this fun event!
The Learning
Who: Any new player that has never held a pickleball paddle or who only played a few times at the park but wants to learn this sport. No athletic skills are required. The instructor will teach you to play this game quickly.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Check-in and Warm-up).
Cost: $25 per person. Pay at check-in. We accept cash, credit card, or write a check payable to Ferris State University.
Equipment: Players must wear tennis/gym shoes. Suggest bringing a water bottle. Paddles are provided on the court.
Registration Deadline: by 5 p.m. on Apr. 14, 2023. Limited spots, so act quickly!
Facility Address:
Racquet & Fitness Center
14342 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Register for Learn and Play
The Playing, Mixed Doubles Tournament - 4/16/23
Divisions: 2.0 - 2.5 / 3.0+
The Ferris Professional Tennis Management (PTM) students will run a charity event to generate money to support Trap.Neuter.Rescue in Mecosta County. If you want to help TNR Mecosta to reduce the feral cat population and assist colony caregivers, please join us on April 16, 2023 for this fun event!
Who: This session is for pickleball players who want to compete in doubles. If you don’t know your playing level, please contact Amy at [email protected] to set up an evaluation. If you don’t have a team partner, we can find one for you. *if two players on the same team have different playing levels, the lower-level player will play in the higher-level player’s division.
Divisions: 2.0-2.5 and 3.0+. Co-Ed Doubles for all divisions.
Time: 12 p.m. Check-in and warm-up, 12:30 p.m. we will kick off the first match. The ending time will vary based on the tournament.
Cost: $25 per person. Pay at check-in. We accept cash, credit card, or write a check payable to Ferris State University.
Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. on Apr. 14, 2023.
Register for the Tournament