Get Involved With the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games
By Searrah Herendeen
Warm weather means that winter sports are out and summer sports are in. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games features over 30 sporting events and thousands of athletes. These events are open to athletes of all ages and abilities. This season involves multiple ways to be involved with the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games.
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Register as an athlete
Warm weather means that winter sports are out and summer sports are in. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games features over 30 sporting events and thousands of athletes. These events are open to athletes of all ages and abilities. This season involves multiple ways to be involved with the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games.
Athletes get free admission to the opening ceremony that will be held in June. At athlete check-in, they will receive a gift bag. The opening ceremony also features a parade of athletes. This parade highlights the participants in each event as they walk around the track at the Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, MI. Athletes and their families will be entertained by the event by guest speakers and daring performances. The opening ceremony will finish with the lighting of the cauldron. This is a good chance for athletes to scope out the competition before their event.
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Consider Volunteering
It takes over 900 volunteers to run the Meijer State Games of Michigan. There must be volunteers. With their help, the Summer and Winter Games run smoothly. Our Volunteers will receive a free Meijer State Games of Michigan giveaway and meals during the games. Students that need volunteer credits may be interested in this type of opportunity. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games offers the community several volunteer opportunities. NovaCare Rehabilitation provides medical volunteers for the Summer Games. Lake Michigan Credit Union is our volunteer sponsor. They sponsor the Volunteer of the Year award. All volunteers have a chance to become Volunteer of the Year. This volunteer has to have a positive attitude and a great work ethic. They must have done a fantastic job helping throughout the year.
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Internship opportunities
The Meijer State Games of Michigan is part of the West Michigan Sports Commission. Paid internships for students majoring in sports management, marketing, business, graphic design, accounting, and similar majors are offered throughout the year. The qualified candidate should be interested in sports. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games positions have already been filled for this year. Check back later this year for opportunities to intern during the 2024 Winter and Summer Games.
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sponsor
The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a non-profit that relies on its sponsors and community support.
There is always a chance to become a sponsor of the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games. There are different sponsorship levels, making it inclusive for smaller businesses. Our amazing summer game sponsors are Meijer, Lake Michigan Credit Union, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan, Fox Motors, Catchmark, Lacks Enterprises, Inc, Peppino's, fairlife, Life EMS Ambulance, Experience Grand Rapids, and the Michigan Fitness Foundation.
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Watch the games
Just being there to support a player is enough for us. There is bound to be an event that everyone in the family enjoys watching. It can be used as a learning experience to learn about a sport you may have never seen or heard of. It may even inspire you to compete next year. Athletes love looking into the crowd and seeing the people that matter most in their life. A strong support system will encourage them to push harder, run faster, and hit the ball farther.
The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event(s) that welcome athletes regardless of age or ability level. The Games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship and healthy living.