Cross Country Skiing - Nordic

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

EVENT DATE

February 16, 2025

LOCATION

Hanson Hills
7601 Old Lake Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Directions

TIME

10:00 AM - Heat 1
10:02 AM - Heat 2
10:04 AM - Heat 3
10:06 AM - Heat 4
10:08 AM - Heat 5

RACE DIRECTOR

Justin Andre
director@hansonhills.org

Registration

Registration closes 2/15 at 6:00 PM

COST

$30

RACE INFORMATION

Distance - 14k

25 races per wave

This event is self-seeded. Faster racers: choose heat 1

COURSE

Hilly terrain. Classical race with interval starts.
Great rolling course with perfect set track!

STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN WAIVER

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

AWARDS

Gold medals will be awarded.

MeRCHANDISE

2025 Winter Games Long Sleeves

Wrestling

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

DATE

February 16, 2025

LOCATION

Greenville High School
111 N Hillcrest St
Greenville, MI 48838 (directions)

Schedule

9:00 AM start

HOST

MYWAY West Region

EVENT TYPE

Open, novice, and high school

New to 2025 - Girls division ages 4-18 available!

Click here to view the event flier

COST

$25

Registration

Registration will open on the MYWAY website starting Monday, February 10

Registration will close on Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 pm

ADMISSION

$6/adult

$3/child

State Games of Michigan Waiver

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

MERCHANDISE

Fine Designs will be onsite selling merchandise! Don’t miss out on your custom apparel at the 2025 Winter Games.

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Ron Carr Memorial
Shooting Sports - Pistol

In fond memory of former Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club President Ron Carr (3/22/1956 - 10/25/2021) who left the club far better than he found it. His contribution to the club, junior shooting sports, and the State Games has been immense and will be everlasting. Those that competed with or against him will never forget his ever-present smile, no matter the result. Ron's passion for precision shooting challenged us all to pursue that ever elusive perfect shot, even in the face of adversity.

Update as of 2/11/25: A 9:00 PM line has been added on Saturday - register now to claim your spot!

DATE

February 15, 2025

LOCATION

Grand Rapids Rifle and Pistol Club
1331 Nagel Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

1:00PM Relay (.22 caliber ONLY) - 0 spots left
2:00PM Relay (.22 caliber ONLY) - 0 spots left
3:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 0 spots left
4:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 0 spots left
5:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 1 spot left
6:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 0 spots left
7:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 0 spots left
8:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 0 spots left
9:00PM Relay (.22 caliber or Centerfire) - 12 spots left

Range:

50-foot heated indoor range with 12 partitioned firing points. Each firing point has a bench which can be folded down, if desired. An air ventilation system continuously brings in fresh air. The range can accommodate air guns, .22LR, and most handgun cartridges. Magnum cartridges, centerfire rifles, and shotguns are prohibited.

Clubhouse:

The spacious clubhouse has tables and chairs throughout, a kitchenette, and two restrooms. Bottled water and soda are available for purchase at a nominal fee (cash only). Additionally, there is free public Wi-Fi access.

Targets:

The club has an Orion Scoring System for quick and accurate scoring.

Safety:

Competitors are expected to review and familiarize themselves with the range safety rules prior to the event: http://grrpc.net/about/range-rules

Eye and hearing protection are required. The use Empty Chamber Indicators (ECI) are required. Competitor are expected to furnish their own safety equipment. A limited number of eye and hearing protection will be available for purchase the day of the event for a nominal fee (cash only).

Advanced Registration

$20 Per Event
$75 all Centerfire events
$75 all .22 events
$100 all Centerfire & .22 events

Onsite Registration

All entries are requested in advance. If range space is available, entries will be accepted onsite; however, there will be a $5 additional fee.  

$25 Per Event
$80 all Centerfire events
$80 all .22 events
$105 all Centerfire & .22 events

Registration closes 2/12/25

There is no longer a limit to the number of matches a competitor may enter. Entries are capped at 12 competitors per relay.

Competitors are permitted to enter each of the following events once. Competitors are encouraged to register for multiple events.

.22 Pistol One Hand Unsupported Any Sight                       NRA B-2, NRA B-3 Targets

.22 Pistol One Hand Unsupported Iron Sight                       11 x 17 Action Target

.22 Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Any Sight                       11 x 17 Action Target

.22 Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Iron Sight                      11 x 17 Action Target

Centerfire Pistol One Hand Unsupported Any Sight         NRA B-2, NRA B-3 Targets

Centerfire Pistol One Hand Unsupported Iron Sight          11 x 17 Action Target

Centerfire Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Any Sight          11 x 17 Action Target

Centerfire Pistol Two Hand Unsupported Iron Sight          11 x 17 Action Target

Additional Information

.22 Pistol - Any safe .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol or revolver may be used.

Centerfire Pistol - Any safe .32 caliber or above (9 MM, .38 caliber, .40 caliber, .45 caliber, etc.) semi-automatic pistol or revolver may be used. The use of magnum or +P ammunition is strictly prohibited.

Metallic, telescopic, or electronic sights are permitted, except for any sight that projects an image onto the target (e.g., laser sights).

Coed – Junior (Under 21)

Coed – Adult (21 - 59)

Coed – Senior (60 - 74)

Coed - Grand Senior (75+)

Age determination date is 2/15/25

60 total shots (6 targets @ 10 shots each) fired at 50 feet

              Practice:

              Unlimited shots in 5 minutes

              Slow Fire:

              10 shot string in 7 minutes

              10 shot string in 7 minutes

              Timed Fire:

              5 shot string in 20 seconds

              5 shot string in 20 seconds

              5 shot string in 20 seconds

              5 shot string in 20 seconds

              Rapid Fire:

              5 shot string in 10 seconds

              5 shot string in 10 seconds

              5 shot string in 10 seconds

              5 shot string in 10 seconds

For event specific questions, contact Sport Director Cameron Zwart at zwartcam@gvsu.edu.

For registration help, contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com.

Disc Golf

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

DATE
February 15, 2025

LOCATION

Earle Brewer Park
399 84th Street SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
Directions

TIME

8:00-9:00 am - Sign in/sign/up/registration
9:30-9:45 am - Tee Time

There will be no onsite registration.

TOURNAMENT HOST

Grand Rapids Dogs of Disc

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Brandon Sorenson
GrandRapidsDogsofDisc@gmail.com

DIVISION & EVENT FEES

Mixed Pro Open (MPO): $60
Women’s Pro Open (FPO): $40
Mixed Pro 40+ (MP40): $60
Women’s Pro 40+ (FP40): $40
Mixed Amateur 1 (MA1): $55
Women’s Amateur 1 (FA1): $40
Mixed Amateur 40+ (MA40): $55
Women’s Amateur 40+ (FA40): $40
Mixed Amateur 50+ (MA50): $50
Mixed Amateur 55+ (MA55): $50
Mixed Amateur 60+ (MA60): $50
Mixed Amateur 65+ (MA65): $45
Mixed Amateur 70+ (MA70): $45
Mixed Amateur 2 (MA2): $55
Women’s Amateur 2 (FA2): $40
Mixed Amateur 3 (MA3): $55
Women’s Amateur 3 (FA3): $40
Mixed Amateur 4 (MA4): $50
Women’s Amateur 4 (FA4): $40
Mixed Junior 18 (MJ18): $35
Girls’ Junior 18 (FJ18): $30
Mixed Junior 15 (MJ15): $35
Girls’ Junior 15 (FJ15): $30
Mixed Junior 12 (MJ12): $35

EVENT INFORMATION

• There is a $10 additional fee for players without current PDGA memberships.

• This is a PDGA C tier event.

• Pros and MA1 will be playing the Gold (long) tees 2 rounds and all other divisions will be playing from the Reds (shorts) so that we can beat the daylight.

• Players will be competing for medals, prizes (CTPs & LPs), optional ACE Pool (on site entry only) , optional 50/50 (on site entry only), and disc golf items for placement in their AM division.

• Singles tournament.

• Registration closes February 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division.

State Games of Michigan Waiver

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

MERCHANDISE

2025 Winter Games Long Sleeves

SPONSORS

A big thank you to all of the event sponsors!

• Stoppa Signs

• Evolution Disc Golf

• DiscBaron Disc Golf

• Sweet Spot Disc Golf

• Great Lakes Disc

• Kaces

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Karate

EVENT DATE

February 15, 2025

LOCATION

East Rockford Middle School
8615 9 Mile Road NE
Rockford, MI 49341 (directions)

Click here to view the parking map and entrance.

SCHEDULE

10:00am - 10:40am Registration
10:45am Rules Meeting - Mandatory
11:00am Competition begins
(Subject to change)

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Sensei Jon Ruiter
senseiruiter@gmail.com

ENTRY FEES

Pre-registration: $40 for the first event and $5 for each additional event

After February 1: $50 for the first event and $5 for each additional event

Registration closes February 12, 2025

Onsite Registration Available at a Higher Rate

FORMAT

The Meijer State Games of Michigan Open Karate Championships will be open to all styles and schools within the state of Michigan and surrounding states.

DIVISIONS

Categories: Forms, Weapons, and Sparring
Adults: Brown Belts & under, Black Belt
Senior (40+), Super Senior (55+) and Kids (6 to 17): Novice and Advanced
Novice = less than 1.5 years (white, orange, yellow belts) 6th KYU and Below
Advanced = 1.5 years or more (blue, brown and black belts) 5th KYU and Higher

*Must have at least 5 participants to hold a division

RULES

Click Here for the 2025 Rules

SPECTATOR FEE

$5 for adults
$3 for children 12 and younger

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Judges are asked to wear a uniform if judging

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division and gender (youth divisions will not be separated by gender).

Cross Country Skiing - Freestyle

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

EVENT DATE

February 15, 2025

LOCATION

Forbush Corner
4971 County Road 612
Frederic, MI 49733

SCHEDULE

10:00 AM - 16k start

10:30 AM - 5k start

RACE DIRECTORS

Todd Hubbard & Ann Wagar
info@forbushcorner.com

FEES

Adult - $40

Juniors - $20

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration deadline is TBD at 8:00 PM ET

Onsite registration will NOT be available

Click here to view the paper registration form

DISTANCE

16 km*

• *A tough and hilly 16K Michigan Cup race! Bring your A-game.

5 km

STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN WAIVER

All pre-registered athletes MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division and age group.

merchandise

Fencing

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

EVENT DATE

February 15, 2025

LOCATION

West Michigan Fencing Academy
1111 Godfrey Ave SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Directions

SCHEDULE

Events Scheduled (All events must have at least 4 participants or it will be mixed)

Y12 Women's Foil - 9am

Y12 Men's Foil - 9am

Y14 Women's Epee - 10am

Y14 Men's Epee - 10am

Y8 Women's Foil - 10:30am

Y8 Men's Foil - 10:30am

Y12 Women's Epee - 11am

Y12 Men's Epee - 11am

Y10 Women's Foil - 12pm

Y10 Men's Foil - 12pm

Y14 Women's Foil - 1pm

Y14 Men's Foil - 1pm

COST

Youth Tournament Y8 - Y14. Cost is $40 for preregistration. $50 at the door. $25 for each additional event. Y14 events are sanctioned event, all others are unsanctioned.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

• This event is not restricted to Michigan fencers. For eligibility questions, please email Julie at jshields@stategamesofmichigan.com.

• USFA Membership is required

• USFA rules and equipment requirements apply

  • If you only have a high school competition membership, you will need to upgrade to a full competitive membership

• This tournament is a Walk N Roll, so if any parafencers sign up, we will follow the Walk N Roll rules in the Athlete's Handbook

  • The tournament is seeded based upon the ratings of all fencers. The parafencers and able-bodied fencers will be able to earn ratings from this event based upon the USA Fencing Event Classification Chart. During the competition, all able-bodied fencers will compete against each other using traditional able-body rules. When two parafencers, or an able-bodied and parafencer, fence in pools or direct elimination bouts, the bout will take place in a seated position using parafencing rules.

• Registration closes February 12, 2025

State Games of Michigan Waiver

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Barb Nemecek
nemos3@aol.com

EVENT HOST

West Michigan Fencing Academy

AWARDS

Meijer State Games of Michigan gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each division

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Judo

DATE

February 15, 2025

LOCATION

Kroc Center
2500 S. Division
Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (directions)

Shiai:

Same person entering more than one division:

First Division = $60.00

Additional Divisions = $30.00 each

Kata:

Same team entering more than one division:

First Division = $60.00 per team

Additional Divisions = $30.00 each

Girls - All divisions have light, middle and heavy

• 6 & 7 year olds

• 8 year olds

• 9 and 10 year olds

• 11 and 12 year olds

• 13 and 14 year olds

• 15 and 16 year olds

Boys - All divisions have light, middle and heavy

• 6 & 7 year olds

• 8 year olds

• 9 and 10 year olds

• 11 and 12 year olds

• 13 and 14 year olds

• 15 and 16 year olds

Senior Men - All divisions have light, middle, and heavy

• white/green/blue belts

• Brown belts

• Black belts

• *(Brown belts may enter black belt divisions)

Senior Women - All divisions have light, middle, and heavy

• white/green/blue belts

• Brown and black belts

Masters

Yudansha (black belt) Division and Mudansha (non black belt) Division

• 30 - 39 year olds - light, middle and heavy

• 40-year-olds and older - light, middle and heavy

Kata

• Nage no Kata

• Katame no Kata

• Ju no Kata

• Kime no Kata

• Goshinjutsu Itsutsu no Kata

• Koshiki no Kata

• All contestants must provide a valid USJF, USJA, or USA Judo card. Foreign contestants must have the proper ID from their home country.

• You must present the primary membership card that shows the insurance coverage is current. If you do not present the membership card, you must purchase a membership card on site.

• Each athlete is required to sign a waiver either online.

True Double Elimination (6 or more in a division) and Round Robin (5 or less in a division)

• Juniors - 2 minutes (for 6 & 7 year olds), 3 minutes (for 8 & older)

• Seniors Men & Women - White, Green - 3 minutes

• Senior Men & Women – Brown & Black belt - 4 minutes

• Masters - 3 Minutes

The current contest rules of the International Judo Federation (I J F) as modified. 

1. GOLDEN SCORE will apply to ALL DIVISIONS.  There will be Hantei when neither contestants score by the end of the overtime match period.  For 6 & 7 year olds and Masters the Golden Score Match time is one minute.

2. NO kansetsu waza (Arm Locks) allowed in Junior or Novice Divisions.

3. NO Shime waza (Chokes) allowed in Novice Divisions

4. Shime waza allowed for 13 years of age and older Advanced Divisions

5. Kansetsu waza allowed in all senior divisions for those Sankyu and above only.  (Minimum age to enter the senior division is 16 years.)

6. Current IJF Rules Medical rules for all divisions except for Jr. Divisions who will use the 2003 rules.

7. All competitors must bring a white and blue belt to wear for competition.  If you only have one gi, it must be white to compete and when you are on the blue side you must have a blue belt!

8. There may be co-ed competition for competitors 8 years and under.

9. Mat Size – Two 8 meter x 8 meter competition areas with 3 meter safety area on perimeter and 4 meters between competition areas.

Click here to view the event packet.

There will be no onsite registration.

Registration closes February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM.

Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division.

$5 per person
Free ages 7 and under

For Judo questions contact Sport Director Neil Redding at Neilredding555@hotmail.com or Assistant Director, Jim Murray at murrayjim@charter.net.
For registration questions or help contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com

STATE GAMES OF AMERICA

This event is a qualifying event for the 2026 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2026 State Games of America hosted in Happy Valley, PA.

Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2026.

Shooting Sports - Shotgun

Grab your gear and come join us for a NEW Shotgun Shooting Competition that is being hosted by the Negaunee Rod & Gun Club as part of the annual 2025 Marquette Winter Games! This will be an exciting event for competitors of all ages and abilities. You won’t want to miss this one!

Pre-registration is closed. Onsite registration is still available!

DATE

February 9, 2025

LOCATION

Negaunee Rod & Gun Club
335 North Road
Negaunee, MI 49866 (directions)

Sunday:
2/9 @ 10:00 AM - 5 spots left
2/9 @ 11:00 AM - 3 spots left
2/9 @ 12:00 PM -1 spots left
2/9 @ 1:00 PM - 1 spots left
2/9 @ 2:00 PM - 5 spots left

Clubhouse:

The Negaunee Rod & Gun Club offers a spacious clubhouse that is equipped with tables and chairs, a kitchen, and two restrooms. Lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase at a nominal fee (cash and credit cards are accepted).

Safety:

Safety is paramount at the Negaunee Rod & Gun Club! Competitors are expected to review and abide by all Range Safety Requirements before participating. Each participant must abide by all Range Safety Officer instructions at all times and they must sign the Negaunee Rod & Gun Club’s Waiver and Release form (available the day of the event).

The use of eye and hearing protection is mandatory! A limited number of eye and hearing protection will be available for use by the competitors the day of the event.

Cost of Participation is $50 per person.

Participants requiring special accommodations are encouraged to email Brett French at negauneerodandgun@gmail.com.

Advanced registration closes 2/6/24

Onsite registration available if spots are available.

Participants will compete in their Age Class according to their age as of February 8, 2025. The following Age Classes will be utilized for the event:

• Youth: age 10 through 17 (parent or guardian must be present),

• Adult: ages 18 and over.

Participants should plan to arrive at the club 2 hours ahead of their scheduled start time to provide an adequate opportunity to register and become familiar with the Club's Skeet and Trap Fields and modes of operation. 

• Each participant will shoot two rounds of Skeet and two rounds of Trap (25 targets each round) for a total of 100 targets.

• Shooters will be squadded as groups of up to 5 shooters per squad.

• Shooters can register to shoot on the same squad as another shooter when they register.

• In the event of a tie, the shooter that breaks the longest series of targets from the start of the event will be declared the winner. If initial attempts to break a tie from the start are unsuccessful, the shooter that breaks the longest of series of targets from the end of the event will be declared the winner. 

• Participants must provide their own shotgun (12 gauge or smaller bore), ammunition, and eye and hearing protection.

• Participants must use ammunition that is no longer than 2 3/4" with a shot size that is equal to or smaller than 7.5 shot.

• Participants should be familiar with the rules of Skeet and Trap shooting and all related Range Safety and shooter etiquette practices.

Medals will be awarded to the top three shooters in each class: Men's, Women's, Youth - Boys (ages 10 to 17 years old) and Youth Girls (ages 10 to 17 years old).

• High Overall (100 targets)

• High Skeet (50 targets)

• High Trap (50 targets)

For event specific questions, contact Sport Director Brett French at negauneerodandgun@gmail.com.

For registration help, contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com.

PREPARE FOR THE GAMES

Click each title for more information

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Wrestling

DATE

February 9, 2025

Location

Vandement Arena - Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)

SCHEDULE

8:00 AM - Doors open and check-in begins

9:00 AM - Wrestling starts

Host

MYWAY U.P. Elite

EVENT TYPE/INFORMATION

Open and novice

No concessions will be available

Click here to view the event flyer

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all MYWAY member wrestlers

Cost

$20 for the first 500 Wrestlers

REGISTRATION

Registration will open on the MYWAY website starting Monday, February 3 at 9:00 PM

Registration will close on Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 pm

ADMISSIONS

$6/adult

$3/child

State Games of Michigan Waiver

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

Prepare for the Games

Click each title for more information

OPENING CEREMONY

Join us as we officially kick off the Winter Games in Negaunee on Friday, February 7 at the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival.

All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.

MARQUETTE VISITOR INFORMATION

Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Marquette has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.

Curling

Team Registration for this event is now closed.

Grab your stones and brooms for our Curling event during our 2025 Winter Games! This event aims to welcome athletes from across the Midwest to compete in this Olympic-style event. There will also be an Opening Ceremony you won’t want to miss! Check out the information below for Curling and we look forward to seeing you there.

EVENT DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

Lakeview Arena
401 E Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)

ELIGIBILITY

Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate at the Marquette Winter Games.

SCHEDULE

Saturday morning: 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Saturday evening: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

COST

$175/team

4-5 players per team

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 10TH, 2025!

Registration closes 12/20/24

EVENT HOST

Marquette Curling Club

FORMAT

• 12 teams max

• If needed, teams will be given a learn-to-curl session before playing.

• 3 games minimum.

• This will be in a hockey rink; plan for conditions accordingly.

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded. Event medalist will be determined by win/loss record.

PREPARE FOR THE GAMES

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Sled Hockey

WANT MORE SLED HOCKEY? Come out February 8, 2025 for more!

We are excited to partner again with our friends at the Sled Cats to have a sled hockey demo! This is a great chance to see the team in action, understand what they are doing in the community, and how you can be involved.

Event date

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

Lakeview Arena
401 East Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)

TIME

2:00 - 3:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS

The Marquette Sled Cats will be doing a demo/inter-team scrimmage. Come support your community team and learn how you can get involved!

State Games of Michigan

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

PARTNERS

Sled Hockey in the U.P. and the Sled Cats are partners with SAIL, the disability network of the Upper Peninsula. You can view SAIL’s mission, see what they are up to, and donate today.

Prepare for the Games

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Soccer - Adult 5v5

Grab your cleats and join us at the 5v5 Soccer Tournament on February 9th during the 2025 Winter Games! This event will host teams from the surrounding area in a fun-filled, competitive event. Check out the page below for more information on the tournament and we hope to see you there to welcome soccer back into the Games!

Update as of 2/3/25: The soccer event has been cancelled. We appreciate everyone’s support and look forward to 2026!

Men’s 5v5

All levels and experience are welcome!

Participants must be 18 or older, no exceptions!

$275 per team
Across all divisions

*Note: This is a team registration. After initial team registration, a team code will be provided for additional team members to complete Player Registration (no additional cost). This must be completed by each player before the tournament.

5 vs. 5 (4 players + 1 GK)
10 people per team
Guaranteed 3 games of 30 minutes each, 15-minute halves, 10 minutes between games

Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

For Soccer questions: contact sport director Sam Chappell at info@grsoccersociety.com

For Registration help: contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com

Bowling

Pre-registration is closed. Onsite registration is still available!

EVENT DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center
1011 N Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849 (directions)

ELIGIBILITY

Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate at the Marquette Winter Games.

REGISTRATION

Onsite registration is available for this event.

Registration closes 2/5/25

EVENT FEES

$20.00 until January 31st
$25.00 until February 5th
$30 - Onsite (ends at 11:20 AM)

DIVISIONS & TIMES

*Check in is one hour before start time

Age determination date is 2/8/25

FORMAT

Each participant will bowl a total of 4 games and the total amount of pins knocked down in all four games will determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age category above.

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division.

QUESTIONS

For bowling specific questions, please contact tournament director Clay Sandberg at riverrocklanesandbanquetcenter@gmail.com.

PREPARE FOR THE GAMES

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Luge

If you enjoy sledding, then this one is for you. This event is perfect for individuals and families who are concerned about equipment and experience. Participants will learn on-site and be given a chance to go for gold. All equipment is provided and athletes will get 3-4 practice runs before they’re timed. Competitors then get to tell their friends and family that they went on the only full-length natural luge track in the United States!

Pre-registration is closed. Onsite registration is still available!

EVENT DATES & TIMES

February 8, 2025

• 9 am - 11 am

LOCATION

Upper Peninsula Luge Club
230 E County Rd
Negaunee, MI 49866 (directions)

ELIGIBILITY

Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate in the Marquette Winter Games.

RACE DIRECTOR

Robb Cookman
uplugeclub@gmail.com

EVENT HOST

Upper Peninsula Luge Club

COST

15 & under: $25

16 and over: $35

(For financial assistance, please click here)

REGISTRATION

Registration closes: TBD

EVENT DETAILS

• Participants receive 3-4 practice runs followed by 2 runs for time.

• Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three in each division and gender.

• Medals will be mailed out to participants following the last Sunday runs.

• Wear warm clothing, but nothing extremely bulky.

  • Bring warm clothing to wear between runs/while resting!

• All equipment, including shoes, will be provided.

  • You may bring your own helmet if it has ear coverings.

• Pre-registration is encouraged but not required!

• Participants may show up anytime in the open hours to do the course; no exact time is necessary (an estimated time will be asked in registration though to help our director plan and is appreciated)

• This track is the only natural luge track in North America - be sure to have fun and enjoy the experience!

MERCHANDISE

2025 Winter Games Long Sleeves

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Judo

We are excited to introduce the Judo Seminar and Competition as part of the 2025 Winter Games. This event will combine exciting and inclusive elements of shiai judo and Kata competitions. The competition portion of the event will be held immediately following the seminar.

Pre-registration is closed. Onsite registration is still available!

DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

Northern Lights Martial Arts Center
1310 South Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)

Juniors (17 and younger) - $25

Seniors (18+) - $50

Schedule
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Athlete Check-in
10:30 am: Seminar begins
11:00 am: Competition begins
(Subject to change)

Junior Girls - All divisions have light, middle and heavy

• 6 years old and younger

• 7 - 10 years old

• 11 - 14 years old

• 15 - 17 years old

Junior Boys - All divisions have light, middle and heavy

• 6 years old and younger

• 7 - 10 years old

• 11 - 14 years old

• 15 - 17 years old

Senior Women - All divisions have light, middle, and heavy

• 18 - 29 years old

• 30 - 39 years old

• 40 - 49 years old

• 50 - 59 years old

• 60 years old and above

Senior Men - All divisions have light, middle, and heavy

• 18 - 29 years old

• 30 - 39 years old

• 40 - 49 years old

• 50 - 59 years old

• 60 years old and above

• The seminar will be an introductory course for athletes to learn the basics of Judo and essential throws that are included in the price of participation.

• The use of the crash mat will emphasize safety and promote high standards of execution to make the competition more exciting to both beginner and advanced practitioners.

• Players will be individuals competing by age divisions.

• Each player will be paired with a player of corresponding weight. The player will have 2 throws as Tori (thrower) and Uke (receiver). Each throw will be awarded points on a scale of 10 by a panel of judges (three judges) to both Tori and Uke based on skill demonstrated and finesse of execution.

• The Gold standard is the standard set up by the Kodokan. One throw (from USJA: Gokyo, no waza) will be chosen by the panel and will be executed by all competitors. The second throw is a Tokui-waza (favorite technique) and thus is chosen by the competitor. 

The current contest rules of the International Judo Federation (I J F) as modified. 

1. All throws will be executed on a crash mat for safety.

2. Judo protocol of bowing into the mat, the panel of judges and to each Tori and Uke will be observed.

3. For Tori: The throw will be judged based on attention to details such as hand placement, feet orientation, and utmost caution to the safety of the Uke. 

4. For Uke: The receiving will be judged on not resisting kuzushi, ukemi (safe landing), and hand position. 

5. The competitors will be ranked based on the total points for 2 throws each given and 2 throws received for a possible total of 40 points.

6. In case of a tie in the total points, an additional throw will be awarded to each competitor. If the scores are tied after the additional throw, the judges' panel majority (minimum of 2 votes) will vote for the winner. 

7. Gis are optional and the mandatory throw will be feasible to execute without a Gi. 

Onsite registration will be available at a higher cost.

Pre-Registration will close February 5, 2025.

Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division.

For Judo questions contact Sport Director Issam El Bizri issamelbizri@gmail.com
For registration questions or help contact registration@stategamesofmichigan.com

This event is a qualifying event for the 2026 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2026 State Games of America hosted in Happy Valley, PA.

Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2026.

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Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Sport Stacking

EVENT DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

DoubleTree by Hilton
4747 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (directions)

SCHEDULE

Click here to view the schedule

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Register with the State Games of Michigan using the button above.

2. Click here to register with the WSSA.

To be considered registered, you MUST do both steps 1 and 2!

Registration closes 2/6/25

COST

$35

EVENTS

Individuals

• 3-3-3

• 3-6-3

• Cycle

Doubles

• Age Division

• Child/Parent

Relay

• Timed 3-6-3

Hotel

To book your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton, click the button below!

QUESTIONS

For registration questions, please email info@stategamesofmichigan.com

For sport stacking questions, please email lberman@thewssa.com

Merchandise

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Snow Volleyball

EVENT DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

Jackson Mine Park (southside of the playground)
199 Tobin St
Negaunee, MI 49866 (directions)

EVENT HOST

Negaunee High School Volleyball Team

Eligibility

Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate at the Marquette Winter Games.

The event time is 10:00 AM.

Click here to view the schedule.

Registration closes 2/3/25

$40/team

1. All Female

2. Co-ed (must have at least one male on the the team)

A minimum of four players is required. Teams may have a fifth as a sub.

Pool play with a three-game minimum followed by medal games. Not all teams will advance to medal games.

Depending on the number of entries, we may separate teams into two divisions: A (competitive) and B (recreational). There will be a 20 team limit.

• Officials will not be provided, so please call out the score prior to every serve, and quickly resolve any rules disputes with a replay, or rock-paper-scissors.

• For safety - no metal spikes, cleats, or other such footwear permitted

• Match is 2 sets to 21 in pool play

• Up to 3 contacts per side

• No contact with the net

• Rally scoring - point per serve

• Switch sides every 10 points

• Cannot pursue ball onto the neighboring court

• Hand-setting rules loosened significantly

• There is no front row or back row in 4 on 4.  Everyone may hit.  

• You may play the same position the whole time, just determine and stay in a service order.

• Please have captains report scores to us after each game. The top teams from each pool will advance to a medal game.

• The nets and poles are temporary. For everyone's safety, encourage your team to avoid contact with the net.

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded.

For snow volleyball-specific questions, please contact tournament director Krista Squiers at krista.squiers@negauneeschools.org.

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Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!

Ninja

EVENT DATE

February 8, 2025

LOCATION

Tri-County Ninja
14283 Fenton Road
Fenton, MI 48430

SCHEDULE

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: 7U (25 spots left)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 9U (25 spots left)

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: 11U (25 spots left)

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM:13+ (25 spots left)

DIVISONS AND FEES

• 7U

• 9U

• 11U

• 13-15

All events are $45.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Edward McNulty
staff@tricountyninja.com

EVENT INFORMATION

This event will be head to head ninja races.

REGISTRATION

To find your time slot and register, please select the “classes” tab at the top and select the date range in which your competition falls.

State Games of Michigan Waiver

All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.

To access this link, please click here.

AWARDS

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division and gender.

MERCHANDISE

Opening Ceremony in Marquette

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEIKKI LUNTA WINTER FESTIVAL

The Opening Ceremony for the Winter Games will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 in Downtown Negaunee.

Join us February 7th, 2025 on Iron Street in Downtown Negaunee for the fourth annual Marquette Winter Games Opening Ceremony! All registered athletes and spectators will receive free admission.

WHAT

The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival is inspired by the Heikki Lunta snow god folklore that originated in the Upper Peninsula. The festival is a celebration that leans into the winter season and includes snowshoe tours, ice fishing, fireworks, and much more. Come celebrate February 7-9 in Negaunee!

WHEN

Friday, February 7, 2025

Athlete Grab Bag & Veterans Meal Voucher Giveaway: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Opening Ceremony: 5:45 - 6:15 PM

WHERE

Athlete Bag Grab & Veterans Meal Voucher Giveaway:
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company (basement)
342 Rail Street
Negaunee, MI 49866
Directions

Opening Ceremony:
Breitung Park
Negaunee, MI 49866
Directions

Map

Heikki Lunta Winter Festival activities will be taking place all over Negaunee, MI. The festival’s hub will be found in the Social District of Downtown Negaunee. Click on the map below to expand.

Olympians Attending

• 1988 Olympian Gary Morgan (Race Walking)

• 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Shane Heams (Baseball)

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Athlete Grab Bag

  • Participants of the Games are welcome to come to our Athlete Grab Bag station to pick up our welcome bag for competing. This will take place at Upper Peninsula Brewing Company.

• Volunteers sponsored by PFN

• Veteran’s meal voucher sponsored by Krist Oil

• Parade of Athletes

• Lighting of the Cauldron

• Rail Jam Competition

  • The ski and snowboard rail jam competition (register here) as part of the State Games will take place after Opening Ceremony.

• Cold Weather

  • Opening Ceremony will take place outside so dress warm!

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Thank you to the sponsors of the Marquette Winter Games!

Ski and Snowboard - Rail Jam

Join us at the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival to hit some tricks at the Rail Jam event during the 2025 Winter Games! This Olympic-style event welcomes athletes from across the Midwest and will also include an Opening Ceremony. Check out the information below for the Rail Jam and we look forward to seeing you there!

Pre-registration is closed. Onsite registration is still available!

EVENT DATE

February 7, 2025

LOCATION

Downtown Negaunee
Iron Street
Negaunee, MI 49866 (directions)

Open Jam- This session is dedicated to athletes who want a friendly, low-stakes opportunity to try out a few new tricks. Awards will not be given to participants in the Open Jam session.

Open Class - Athletes will get as many runs as they can complete in 30 minutes. Awards will be given to first, second, and third place finishers.

Open Jam: 5:30 - 6:15 PM

Open Class immediately to follow

Open Jam: $10

Open Class: $20

Onsite registration will be available at Love and Bicycles shop prior to the Open Jam.
Love and Bicycles
340 Iron St.
Negaunee, MI 49866 (directions)

Pre-registration closes 2/5/25

Awards will only be awarded to athletes competing in the Open Class division.

Cash prizes* and medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place.

* Cash prize amounts are dependent on the amount of entries.

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