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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.
SCHEDULE
The event time is 10:00 AM.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes 2/3/25
EVENT FEES
$40/team
DIVISIONS
All Female
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.
FORMAT
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.
RULES
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.
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded.
QUESTIONS
For snow volleyball-specific questions, please contact tournament director Krista Squiers at krista.squiers@negauneeschools.org.
PREPARE FOR THE GAMES
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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.
The 2025 Winter Games merchandise has arrived! Grab your long sleeve t-shirt and get ready for the Games.
Hotel
Meijer State Games of Michigan athletes receive a discounted rate for the Marquette Winter Games at Staybridge Suites! Click the button below to book your room now.
Staybridge Suites
855 W Washington St
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.
