Grand Rapids, Mich., June 17, 2024 - In a little more than a month, all eyes will be on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. This month, Michigan fans can celebrate Olympic fever close to home at the main weekend of the 2024 Meijer State Games of Michigan Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23. The games also will celebrate its 15-year anniversary with the help of over 6,000 expected athletes participating in 28 sports, with a total economic impact of over $3 million.
As people anticipate the fanfare of the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, a local Olympic-style celebration will take place this summer right in West Michigan - the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games. This free event open to the public takes place at the Meijer Sports Complex (3300 10 Mile Road NE, Rockford 49341) June 21 at 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Officials with the Meijer State Games of Michigan announced NovaCare Rehabilitation as the exclusive and official provider of sports medicine for the upcoming Grand Rapids area-based Summer Games sporting events. The Meijer State Games of Michigan and NovaCare are entering the second year of a three-year deal.
After successfully hosting a northern Michigan hub of the Meijer State Games - Winter Games in Marquette for the past two years, the State Games of Michigan (SGOM) has tapped the nonprofit Great Lakes Sports Commission (GLSC) to act on its behalf as official host of the northern Michigan hub of the Winter Games in Marquette starting in 2024.
Officials with the Meijer State Games of Michigan announced NovaCare Rehabilitation as the exclusive and official provider of sports medicine for the upcoming Grand Rapids area-based Summer Games sporting events. The Meijer State Games of Michigan and NovaCare are entering the second year of a three-year deal.
Officials with the Michigan Sports Alliance announced that they are now taking applications for summer internship positions. These internships offer hands-on experience working with a close team in the office. All levels of degree-seeking college students are encouraged to apply. The current deadline to apply is March 31st but may be extended if the position is not filled.
