rhythm

Rhythm’s first lineup announced

DPOY Cope Creatif to headline

Ready for battle in the 2022-23 Gr3g League, the expansion 1814: Rhythm of the Knights announced there original roster of five players.

Current Defensive Player of the Year Cope Creatif comes over from the City of Bridges Basketball Club along with fellow 2nd year players Trav Waylaa, Jose XIX, and Rello.

 

 

 

 

Newcomer Hutch will join the roster as a rookie.

The stage is set for a rivalry to grow after the departure of the “Light Blues”

Hutch, the rookie.

from the “Original Blues” as the Rhythm and the City both set the tones and tempo.

2022-23 League key dates revealed

Here are some key dates to look forward to for the 2022-23 Gr3g League basketball season.

 

 

2022:

  • June 11th: Garfield Park courts Meet & Greet Recruiting
  • July 9th: Ottawa Hills courts Meet & Greet Recruiting
  • August 13th: Briggs Park Meet & Greet Recruiting
  • October 25th: Pre-season Open Gym & Rookie Draft
  • November 1st: Regular Season Begins
  • December 20th: 1st Half ends (Week 7)
  • Holiday Break Mid-Season 3v3 Tournament (TBD, outdoor if weather permits)

2023:

  • January 10th: 2nd Half begins
  • February 28th: 2nd Half ends (Week 15)
  • March 7th: Playoffs Round 1
  • March 14th: Playoffs Round 2
  • March 21st: Semi-Finals & Loser’s Bracket All-Star Game
  • March 28th: Championship Final(s)

 

Interested in JOINING THE LEAGUE?
Register here!

Registration is OPEN!

GR3G LEAGUE 2022-23 SEASON REGISTRATION

INCOMING PLAYERS MUST BE 30 YEARS OF AGE BY JANUARY 1, 2023.

  • 2022-23 full season (October-April) of games
  • games currently take place on Tuesday nights after 7pm on GR’s NE side
  • your very own custom BeerCityHoops jersey kit (Michigan Made)
  • invite to media day & draft combine
  • player stats (Points, GR3G%, Rebounds)
  • volunteer opportunities throughout the year
  • annual cookout

$152/NEW PLAYER FEE INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE,

BEERCITYHOOPS LOGO TEE & LIFETIME ENTRY INTO THE LEAGUE

The mayor

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank You.

 

Raise a glass to CHEERS the most important person in the world, Mom.

She doesn’t care that you miss shots, can’t play defense and continually make a fool of yourself and your family name out there on the ball court.

All she cares about is that you’re having fun and doing your best.

Make sure to give her a call, send her a card and remind her that your jump shot is broke. Take her advice about that “new thing” and tell her the email chain is “hilarious”. She’ll be most appreciative.

To the Mayor of Golf Village, thanks for everything! You’re the BEST!

 

Red Cedar: Union of Hawks

Forced into a new crest, Year 1 Champs rebrand

Whence does the Red Hawk fly if time goes by in the age of gravity?

Forever will the Red Hawk soar like kites in the West Michigan wind. From the western shores of Muskegon Lake to the skies above West Muskegon Ave, the Union of Hawks ascend above the Red Cedar of the Grand Valley.

The Red Hawks of Force have rebranded as the Red Cedar: Union of Hawks, per league sources.

While most of the original Hawks found nests away from the League, some continually migrated between on court and off court during season 2. Newcomer Daniel Bk, the Hawks MVP who played every game last year, joined Year 1 returnees Cake and I’ll Will as the team went through serious roster turnover.

On the crest:

  • five hawks represent the team on the floor
  • the trees, hoop and arrow symbolize the flight of M-46 (Muskegon, Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids)
  • the white trophy is the 2020-21 Championship
  • (Big) Red Cedar (Springs) Union (GR) = HAWKS

 

The Hawks will move on from their former logo.

Redhawksbasketballlogo
Red Hawks of Force (2020-2022)

 

If you’re interested in joining the Red Cedar: Union of Hawks and are at least 30 years old, please REGISTER NOW!

Player Entry into the Gr3g League is contingent on REGISTERING for the League via our website while CREATING your persona (nickname & number, team selection) & PURCHASING YOUR OWN CUSTOM JERSEY ($150 one-time payment) with the plan on playing for a single team FOREVER (new jersey purchase required to change teams during offseason).

 

Ricky Bobby photo

Dawg of the Year: Ricky Bobby named Gr3g League MVP

New season, new team, new trophy: Ricky Bobby takes the MVP

Ricky Bobby of the Creston Rock Crew has been named the 2021-22 Gr3g League MVP and takes home the Jackson Walker “Dawg of the Year” trophy, the league announced today.

The lead singer of the band Pretoria (check out there music here!), Ricky Bobby led the Crew to another great year on the court while playing General Manager for the Purple amid a season of roster fluctuation due to work & school schedules, injuries and Covid precautions.

Pretoria music

He finished 2nd in total points (184), games played (14), wins (11), was 7th in PPG (3rd among players playing 10+ games) and was the key contributor to the success of his team throughout the season.

On the All-Time stats list, he ranks 1st in the MVP Race (58.60), 4th in total points (296), 1st in games played (24), and holds a 12.3 PPG overall.

Ricky Bobby played Year 1 with the Greyline Nines, alongside MJ (351 points) and 2020-21 League MVP Los (318 points).

After (his dad) Goolay retired in the offseason, he signed with his hometown Crew to play with Jimmy G and Boog.

While we missed all but one song at his latest gig, here’s a link to the next one!

June 3rd at the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI

2021-22 “Old School” Player of the Year: Jimmy G

Par for the course, JImmy G medals again

Every team needs a leader that will take the helm during the toughest of times and be there as support when the game plan works to its best possible outcome. Being present and patient is what veteran leadership is all about.

No one does a better job of being the “Old School” man on the floor than the Crew‘s own Jimmy G.

One of the first players to register for the Gr3g League back in early 2020, #13 in purple and gold has been a top recruiter, a mainstay on the court and an avid supporter and very generous donor since Day One.

The league is built for hoopers like Jim.

By far (not by far), he’s the elder statesman playing in the league. And although he’s “not as quick as (I) used to be”, he’s played in 23 of the 25 games for the Crew over the last two seasons.

“Not as quick as I used to be.” -Jimmy G

 

While the buckets weren’t filling up this year for the 50+ year old guard, his presence on and off the court has made a huge impact in the lives on his teammates and the author of this article. So, let’s…Raise 2 Pints

to our 2021-22

“Old School” Player of the Year,

Jimmy G!