Opening Ceremony in Marquette
SPONSORED BY NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Join us February 25, 2022 at the Marquette Mountain Resort for the inaugural Marquette Winter Games Opening Ceremony! All registered athletes and spectators will receive free admission.
When
Friday, February 25, 2022
Olympic GOLD MEDALIST, Nick Baumgartner. 2/23/22 update: Nick will not be joining us due to a COVID close contact.
Athlete Check-In: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Opening Ceremony: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Where
Marquette Mountain Resort
4501 M-553
Marquette, MI 49855
Directions
Map
Click the map below to expand. Map includes parking, athlete check-in, and more!
What to Expect
Athlete Check-in sponsored by UPHP
Athlete check-in will include an athlete bag, credential, sponsor giveaways, and more!
Volunteers sponsored by PFN
Parade of Athletes
Entertainment
There will be fireworks during Opening Ceremony produced by Great Lakes Fireworks.
A pro rail jam competition - judged by guest judges and YOU - will take place during Opening Ceremony!
Olympians scheduled to appear:
John Kusku - Goalball Paralympian 2016, 2020; 1 silver
Gary Morgan - Racewalker 1988
Craig Kressler - Speed Skating 1980
Nick Baumgartner, Olympic GOLD MEDALIST, will be speaking about his experience at the 2022 Winter Olympics. 2/23/22 update: Unfortunately, Nick will be unable to join us due to a COVID close contact.
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!
