Ski and Snowboard
Pre-registration has closed
Onsite registration in Alpine Room/Retail Shop is available (see times below)
Get ready to hit the slopes at Marquette Mountain for our Ski and Snowboard event during the inaugural 2022 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 Ski and Snowboard, and we look forward to seeing you there!
EVENT DATE
February 25 - 27, 2022
LOCATION
Marquette Mountain
4501 M-553
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)
Onsite registration will take place in the Alpine Room/Retail Shop
Click here for a map of the mountain
ELIGIBILITY
Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Canadian athletes are welcome to participate at the Marquette Winter Games.
SCHEDULE
Friday, February 25th:
5:30 - 6:45 PM: Onsite Registration for Rail Jam
8:00PM - Rail Jam (following the end of Opening Ceremony)
Saturday, February 26th:
8:00 AM - Onsite Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Lift Opens
9:15 AM - Onsite Registration Closes for Slalom
9:30 AM - Course opens for inspection
10:00 AM - Slalom
1:30 PM - Onsite Registration Closes for Boarder-Cross/Ski
2:00 PM - Boarder-Cross/Ski
6:30 PM - Onsite Registration Closes for Slopestyle
7:00 PM - Slopestyle
Sunday, February 27th:
8:00 AM - Onsite Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Lift Opens
9:15 AM - Onsite Registration Closes for Giant Slalom
9:30 AM - Course opens for inspection
10:00 AM - Giant Slalom
NOTE: Course will be slipped, re-dressed and/or re-set after run one. Course will then immediately be open for inspection. 30-minute inspection time followed by Run 2 start. (announcements will be made over the loudspeaker with time specifics).
EVENT DIRECTOR
Jamie Close
ski.ssa.mqt@gmail.com
HOST ORGANIZATION
COST
Rail Jam - $10/person
Slalom - $25/person
Giant Slalom - $25/person
Boarder-Cross/Ski - $10/person
Slopestyle - $10/person
(For financial assistance, please click here)
AGE DIVISIONS
12 & Under, 13 - 16, 17 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
Age determination date is day of the event
LIFT TICKETS
Participants must purchase a lift ticket for Marquette Mountain to compete. Tickets can be purchased here, or be purchased onsite.
Lift Prices:
Junior (6-12): $42
Adult (13-64): $58
Senior (65-79): $51
NMU Student/Staff: $45
FORMAT
Rail Jam - As many runs as you can complete in 30 minutes
Slopestyle - 2 runs per rider
Slalom / Giant Slalom / Boarder-Cross / Ski - Timed event; bibs will be assigned
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each division.
Prize packs!
Prize packs will be awarded for the top three overall in the rail jam competition!
1st Place:
MMR Gift Card
Beanie
MMR Sweatshirt
Stickers
Meijer State Games Gold Medal
2nd Place
MMR Gift Card
Beanie
MMR Long Sleeve T
Stickers
Meijer State Games Silver Medal
3rd Place
Beanie
MMR Long Sleeve T
Stickers
Water bottle
Meijer State Games Bronze Medal
PREPARE FOR THE GAMES
Click each title for more information
OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we officially kick off the inaugural Winter Games in Marquette on Friday, February 25 at the Marquette Mountain Resort.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade. Opening Ceremony in Marquette is sponsored by Northern Michigan University.
HEADQUARTER HOTEL
Athletes receive a discounted rate at our partner headquarter hotel! See details below.
Holiday Inn Marquette
1951 US 41 West
Marquette, MI 49855 (directions)
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.
MERCHANDISE
Winter Games merchandise is available now! Click below to snag your gear in time for the Games. Please note, there are two logos based upon location (Grand Rapids and Marquette), so be sure to select the correct logo!
