Fifth Third Ballpark
Grand Rapids Rampage 
Grand Rapids Griffins Sports— Grand Rapids is alive with team sporting events all year long. In winter, hockey and arena football are the rage headlined by the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Grand Rapids Rampage. In warmer seasons, West Michigan Whitecaps, an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers baseball team, creates a lively environment for families including mascots and wonderful food. And, every May, one of the top 25K sports events, Fifth Third River Band Run, hosts thousands of runners from around the world. News from Rapid Growth$3.4M Catholic Central fieldhouse completedApril 30, 2008 By: Deborah Johnson Wood It’s taken nearly 10 years, but Catholic Central High School has completed its Cougar Athletic Trails Complex at 2770 Knapp. School and church leaders officially dedicated the $3.4 million structure on April 30. The fieldhouse brings most of the school’s sports activities to one 32-acre site, rather than having practices split between the high school at 319 Sheldon NE, Grand Rapids and the practice fields six miles away.  Model condo complete, expected to spur sales at $17M Grand Haven developmentFebruary 27, 2008 The model features three bedrooms, three baths and an enclosed porch. The master suite has a tray ceiling, a walk-in closet and a bathroom with garden tub and walk-in shower. Two decks, one on the walkout level and one directly above, a patio and a fire pit provide space for entertaining and relaxation.  Sports Commission partnerships could generate $12M in tourismFebruary 20, 2008 U.S. Airborne Gymnastics is one of the commission's new partners. The commission is helping with the annual U.S. Airborne Gymnastics Invitational at Cornerstone University on March 1 and 2. The event attracts 350 competitors and their families from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Canada, and could inject some $185,000 into Grand Rapids hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions. Winners will move to national competitions as Olympic hopefuls.  Rockford-area YMCA at capacity, $2M expansion underwayFebruary 6, 2008 Originally built to serve 3,500 members, the Y currently serves 9,605 members. The expansion will focus on family activities, adding 10 family locker rooms, an expanded kid zone, a kids' fitness center, a youth and family gym, a climbing center, a cycling studio, a community room, an elevated jogging/walking track around the upper level of the main gymnasium, and The James Balk Family Wellness Center.  Getting VerticalOctober 24, 2007 Tired of that worn out training routine, urbanites are using ropes, harnesses, helmets, and climbing shoes to take their workouts to new heights. |
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