Ski and Snowboard
Get ready to hit the slopes at Marquette Mountain for our Ski and Snowboard event during the 2023 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 10-12, 2023
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
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Friday, February 10th:
5:30 - 6:45 PM: Onsite Registration for Rail Jam
8:00PM - Rail Jam (following the end of Opening Ceremony)
Saturday, February 11th:
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 on Nastar
12:30 PM - Onsite Registration Closes for Boarder-Cross/Ski
1:00 PM - Boarder-Cross/Ski on Renegade
3:30 PM - Onsite Registration Closes for Slopestyle
4:00 PM - Slopestyle
Sunday, February 12th:
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 DIRECTORS
Slalom & Giant Slalom
Jamie Close
ski.ssa.mqt@gmail.com
Rail Jam, Board-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
Rob Widmer
rwidmer@marquettemountain.com
HOST ORGANIZATIONS
Slalom & Giant Slalom
Rail Jam, Board-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
Marquette Mountain Resort
COST
Rail Jam - $15/person
Slalom - $25/person
Giant Slalom - $25/person
Boarder-Cross/Ski - $15/person
Slopestyle - $15/person
(For financial assistance, please click here)
AGE DIVISIONS
Slalom, Giant Slalom, Boarder-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
12 & Under, 13 - 15, 16 - 17, 18 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
Rail Jam
12 & Under, 13 - 15, 16 - 17, 18+
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.
FORMAT
Rail Jam - As many runs as you can complete in 30 minutes
Slopestyle - 2 runs per rider
Slalom / Giant Slalom- Timed event; bibs will be assigned
Boarder-Cross / Ski - Heat event; top times advance
REGISTRATION
Onsite registration available for all events
Pre-registration closes 2/8/23
AWARDS
Slalom, Giant Slalom, Boarder-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each division and for male/female.
Rail Jam
12 & under, 13-15, and 16-17
Giveaways and medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place and for both male/female.
18+
Cash prizes* and medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place and for both male/female.
* Cash prize amounts are dependent on amount of entries
Cold Is Cool Program
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport allows Fourth and Fifth Graders to Ski All Winter Long in Michigan! Families can obtain a Cold is Cool Ski & Ride Passport App for their 4th and/or 5th graders that gives them up to three free lift tickets or trail passes at 29 participating ski areas, plus additional discounts on the slopes and in Michigan ski shops. MSIA charges $30 for the passport; $25 covers operating expenses and $5 goes to MIsnow, a new charitable organization that helps get underprivileged kids out on our slopes & trails in the winter. MIsnow also works to preserve the strong cultural past of Michigan skiing and protect its future with sustainability education.
To view the pass and sign up, please click here.
PREPARE FOR THE GAMES
Click each title for more information
OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we officially kick off the Winter Games in Marquette on Friday, February 10 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.
Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games merchandise is now available! Head over and get your gear today to get ready for the 2023 Winter Games!
