About Us
Mission Statement
Offering the opportunity to play youth hockey at all levels, in a safe and fun environment while developing players to be competitive and contributing members of our community.
VISION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Blades is a non-profit youth hockey organization dedicated to progressing players from Learn to Skate to High School. We focus on developing players and coaches in an inclusive environment that emphasizes skill development, life skills, and fun.
CORE VALUES
1. Development of Players and Coaches
2. Fun
3. Quality Coaching
4. Inclusive Environment
5. Building Life Skills
GR BLADES BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024-2025
Andy Hooper - President - president@grblades.org
Shane Courbier - Vice President - vicepresident@grblades.org
Jason Koole - Treasurer - treasurer@grblades.org
Ben Lane - Secretary - secretary@grblades.org
John Hoekstra- Member at Large
Austin Huizenga- Member at Large
Josh Petrusma - Member at Large
Brad Robinson - Member at Large
Brett Verkaik - Member at Large
David Zwiers - Member at Large
Board Meetings
Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
Contact secretary@grblades.org to request meeting minutes.