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MEIJER STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN OPENS REGISTRATION FOR WINTER GAMES IN MARQUETTE, MI

MEIJER STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN OPENS REGISTRATION FOR  WINTER GAMES IN MARQUETTE, MI

Officials with the Michigan Sports Alliance announced that registration has begun to open for the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games sports hub in Marquette, Michigan. The inaugural event will be held Feb. 25-27, 2022 and is open to all ages and ability levels. The traditional winter sports festival will feature….

Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games Main Weekend to Begin Friday with Athlete Celebration

Online registration still open; onsite registration available

Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 11, 2020 ─ The main weekend of the Meijer State Games of Michigan — Winter Games will take place Feb. 14-16. The sports featured this weekend are: indoor archery, ninja, fencing, cross country skiing (freestyle and nordic), karate, disc golf, shooting sports and wrestling.

Online registration as well as onsite registration is still available for some main weekend sports. For more information about onsite registration, times, locations and entry fees for events, please visit https://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/winter-games-sports-lineup. Registration information is located on each sport’s page.

The main weekend will begin with an athlete celebration hosted by the Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Van Andel Arena. Athletes, who have purchased tickets, will have the opportunity to high-five the Griffins starters inside the “High-Five Alley” before they take the ice. A special in-game recognition of all Meijer State Games athletes will take place during the first period.

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Prior to the Griffins Game, the Meijer State Games will present the 2019 Athletes of the Year awards to: Noah Iobe - Mendon, MI (youth male / wrestling), Catherine Vandergriff – Spring Lake, MI (youth female / speedskating), Noah Zomberg – Grand Rapids, MI (adult male / rugby) and Anastasia Schutte - Holland, MI (adult female / archery 3D).

The 2020 Volunteer(s) of the Year, presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union, will also be awarded to Gary Wilfong Sr. and Gary Wilfong Jr. of Grand Rapids, MI. The father and son duo have been involved with the Meijer State Games of Michigan basketball tournaments for over eight years as a volunteer and/or tournament director.

For more information on the athlete celebration, please visit https://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/athlete-celebration.

The Meijer State Games of Michigan held the first sporting event of the Winter Games, fatbike, on Feb. 1. Results for the Winter Games sporting events are now available at: https://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/winter-games-results/.

The Meijer State Games of Michigan sponsors include: Meijer, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Metro Health, Fox Motors, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan, Peppino’s, Lacks Enterprises Inc., SIBSCO, LIFE EMS Ambulance, The GR Shop, Experience Grand Rapids, Heglund-Sova Realty, and Michigan Fitness Foundation.

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About the Meijer State Games of Michigan:

The Meijer State Games of Michigan is an Olympic-style, multi-sport event(s) that welcomes athletes regardless of age or ability level. The games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship, and healthy living among the residents of Michigan. Since 2010, Meijer State Games of Michigan has hosted over 65,000+ athletes. The Meijer State Games of Michigan has also contributed over $25 million in estimated economic impact to cities throughout Michigan.

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West Michigan Sports Commission President to Participate in 10 Sporting Events  to Celebrate the Meijer State Games of Michigan 10-Year Anniversary

West Michigan Sports Commission President to Participate in 10 Sporting Events   to Celebrate the Meijer State Games of Michigan 10-Year Anniversary

The Meijer State Games of Michigan is celebrating its 10-year anniversary during this year’s Summer Games. To celebrate the milestone, West Michigan Sports Commission president, Mike Guswiler, will be participating in 10 sports during the Summer Games.  

2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan Opening Ceremony Details Revealed    

2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan Opening Ceremony Details Revealed    


Grand Rapids, Mich., June 20, 2018 ─ The Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan ─ Summer Games is just two days away. The Opening Ceremony will take place at the East Kentwood High School Falcon Stadium on June 22nd starting at 7:30 p.m. 

Priority Health Named as Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 West Michigan Corporate Challenge

Priority Health Named as Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 West Michigan Corporate Challenge

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 6, 2018 – Priority Health has been named as the presenting sponsor of the West Michigan Corporate Challenge. The West Michigan Corporate Challenge presented by Priority Health will take place September 5-8, 2018 at various venues throughout the greater Grand Rapids area. Endorsed by the Michigan Fitness Foundation, the West Michigan Corporate Challenge brings together West Michigan businesses to get active through friendly competition.

Details Released for 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games

Details Released for 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games

Grand Rapids, Mich., May 23, 2018 – The 2018 Meijer State Games of Michigan − Summer Games will offer 39 sports at 49 different venues with an estimated 8,000+ athletes. The Meijer State Games of Michigan continues to add events to the lineup, which allows people of all age, gender and ability to compete. There are 30 days left until the Opening Ceremony (June 22) scheduled to take place on the main weekend of June 22-24.