Sports
2018 Summer Sports Registration
You must be a current senior center member to use this form to register for summer sports. If you are not a current member, please click here to go to the membership page where you can download and print the membership form. Once we process your membership, we can register you for summer sports programs. If you have any questions about your membership, please email dmikowski@grandtraverse.org or call 231-922-4911.
- Billiards
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Disc Golf
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseshoes
- Kayaking
- Pickleball
- Shuffleboard
- Snowshoe Group
- Tennis
- Wii Bowling
Billiards
- Weekdays
- 8-10 a.m.
- Free
Cross Country Skiing
Special cross country group outings at other locations and dates may be planned and members will be notified via email. You must be a current Senior Center Network Member and register for the notifications in advance.Cycling
- Days and Times are to be determined
- May - October
- Free
- Helmets are required
- Advanced registration required by clicking on the "Register Now' button above.
Disc Golf
The disc golf group is forming now. If you are interested please call 231-922-4911 to register. We will contact you when we have more information.Golf
Bay Meadows: Par 3 Course
Men's Tee Time
- Friday
- 10:00 a.m.
- $10 Walking or $16 Riding
- Advanced registration required by clicking on the "Register Now" button above.
- Friday
- 10:30 a.m.
- $10 Walking or $16 Riding
- Advanced registration required by clicking on the "Register Now" button above.
Interlochen Golf Club: 10586 U.S. 31 S., Interlochen
- Tuesday
- 7:30 a.m. Meet at the clubhouse.
Hiking
- Tuesdays or Wednesdays
- May - October
- Hikes begin 1:30 p.m. May-June and September or 9:30a.m. July-August
- Free
- Advanced registration required by clicking on the "Register Now" button above.
August Hiking Schedule
Horseshoes
- Pits Available Daily
- Free
- Shoes provided on-site, or you may bring your own
Kayaking
Beginning/Adaptive Kayak Class
In partnership with The River Outfitters
Traverse City Senior Center Beach
All equipment provided including PFDs, kayaks, paddles. If weather conditions permit, the class will be at the Traverse City Senior Center Beach, if not, then the class will be moved to Medalie Park. Participants will receive a call the day prior confirming the location of the class. Please call the Senior Center for more details.
Senior Center Member Discount
The River Outfitters: People Powered Adventures
Offering stand up paddle boards, kayaks, bikes and tubes. A portion of each rental is donated to Grand Traverse Conservation District.
For the remainder of the 2018 season, The River Outfitters will offer (Monday through Thursday only)
- 50% off for hourly rentals for Senior Center Members and one non-member guest
- 50% off summer fun pass for Senior Center Members and up to 4 non-member guests
Pickleball League
2018 Summer Pickleball
Intermediate/Advanced
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. or 10 a.m. - Noon
- $10 per season
- If you are an intermediate or advanced pickleball player and would like to join the league please email the Program Coordinator at ehovie@grandtraverse.org to make arrangements for pickleball league play.
- Fridays
- 10:30 a.m. - Noon
- $10 per season
- Please call or stop by the Senior Center to check for availability.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- 2 sessions per day, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Currently there is a wait list for the Winter session. Please call the Senior Center to check for availability.
A combo of table tennis, badminton and tennis. Traverse City grows berries, cherries, peaches, apples and pickleball. Yes! We are 'growing' Pickleball! Everyday in Michigan, players hear the "pop" of the pickleball on their paddles and say, "1 more game... just for the fun of it!" Come pickle with us! Equipment rental available by donation. Lessons available. Click here for more details about current lessons. Advanced registration required.
Shuffleboard League
Public Play
- Available during non-league times
- Equipment rental available by donation
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 10 a.m. - Noon
- $10 per season
Shuffleboard Tournaments
Cherry Festival Shuffleboard Tournament
- Thursday of the Cherry Festival Week
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Free
- Click here to register
Art Baur Celebrity Shuffleboard Tournament
- Annually in August
- Free
- Sponsored by Reynold-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
- Advance registration required
Snowshoe Group
- Fridays
- 1:00 p.m.
- Locations Vary
- Advanced registration required
Table Tennis
- Mondays
- 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays
- 6:00 p.m.
- Free
Tennis League
- Monday and Wednesday
- 8 a.m. - Noon
- $10 per season
Open Tennis
- Monday - Friday
After Noon - Saturday and Sunday
All Day
Wii Bowling
- Thursdays
- 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- $7 for an 8 Week Session