Shoot the Rapids

Shoot the Rapids takes place February 27–28, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, offering a total payout of $15,000. This ADO-sanctioned steel-tip tournament features open singles and doubles, ladies singles and doubles, cricket events, mixed doubles, and multiple blind draws. Friday includes a CDC Q-School session followed by evening competitions, while Saturday hosts a full schedule of singles and doubles across both 501 and cricket formats. Players can take advantage of special hotel pricing at the Sheraton GR Airport.

Quick Event Details

• Location: Sheraton GR Airport, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Country: USA
• Venue Phone: 616-957-1770
• Dates: February 27, 2026 → February 28, 2026
• Entry Fees (General): Vary by event; typically $25–$40 per entry or per team depending on event.
• Registration Notes: Online registration coming soon at GRDL.org; registration closes 30 minutes prior to each event.
• Contact: info@grdl.org
• Hotel Options: Sheraton GR Airport, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 — special pricing through Feb 6; contact hotel directly for additional nights.

Event Schedule Highlights

Friday, February 27, 2026

• 2:00 PM — CDC Q-School
  • Sign-Ups 11 AM; Start 12 PM
• 6:30 PM — Open Singles 501
  • Entry: $25/entry
• 7:00 PM — Ladies Doubles 501
  • Entry: $40/team
• 8:30 PM — Blind Draw
  • Entry: $20/entry

Saturday, February 28, 2026

• 11:00 AM — Open Doubles 501
  • Entry: $40/team
• 11:30 AM — Ladies Open Doubles 501
  • Entry: $25/entry
• 2:00 PM — Open Singles 501
  • Entry: $25/entry
• 2:30 PM — Ladies Singles Cricket
  • Entry: $20/entry
• 5:30 PM — Open Doubles Cricket
  • Entry: $40/team
• 6:00 PM — Ladies Doubles Cricket
  • Entry: $25/entry
• 8:00 PM — Mixed Doubles Chicago
  • Entry: $40/team

Payouts / Prize Fund

• Total payout: $15,000
• Friday payout totals shown: Open Singles 501 ($1,800), Ladies Doubles 501 ($1,280), Blind Draw ($1,460)
• Saturday payout totals shown: Open Doubles 501 ($1,730), Ladies Open Doubles 501 ($1,220), Open Singles 501 ($1,800), Ladies Singles Cricket ($1,240), Open Doubles Cricket ($1,730), Ladies Doubles Cricket ($1,220), Mixed Doubles Chicago ($1,480)
• Detailed breakdowns per place are visible on flyer.
• Includes $2 ADO fee where indicated.

Special Notes from Flyer

• Events: Best of 3; Semis & Finals: Best of 5
• Blind Draw: 501, Cricket, Choice
• ADO sanctioned
• Online registration coming soon at GRDL.org
• Special hotel pricing through February 6
• For additional hotel nights at special rate contact hotel directly
• Questions: info@grdl.org