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.
The upper and lower peninsula events will be held Feb.10-12, and Feb.17-19, 2023. These sporting events are open to all ages and ability levels. The traditional winter sports festival will feature 19 sporting events at 21 venues. The Winter Games opening ceremony presented by Northern Michigan University will be held in Marquette, MI at the Marquette Mountain Resort on Friday, February 10.
Officials with the Meijer State Games of Michigan revealed the 2022 Athletes of the Year as well as the 2022 Volunteer of the Year presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union. The four categories for the Athlete of the Year award are adult male, adult female, youth male, and youth female. The following names are the award recipients.
