Marquette is excited to welcome the Meijer Winter State Games for the second annual U.P. event this February 10-12th, 2023. From spectators to participants, events are open to all ages and abilities. Watch or compete in eight sporting events spread across six different venues in Marquette County, MI. From figure skating to ski jumping, there's something for everyone. 

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Opening Ceremony

Don't miss the epic Opening Ceremony for Marquette's Meijer Winter State Games on February 10th at Marquette Mountain Resort. Admission is free for all registered athletes and spectators. Once the torch is lit, the Winter Games will begin! 

 

Carp River Rail Jam

After the opening ceremonies, watch or participate in the Carp River Rail Jam at 8 PM. Skiers and snowboarders who want to participate or compete in any Meijer State Games of Michigan events can register here. (Online registration is now closed).

 

Other Events:

Cross Country Skiing                     

Curling

Figure Skating

Ice Hockey

Luge

Nordic Combined

Ski And Snowboard

Ski Jumping

Snowshoe

 

Venues:

Marquette Mountain Resort

Rippling River Resort

Berry Events Center

Lakeview Arena

Suicide Hill Ski Bowl

Upper Peninsula Luge Club

Negaunee Ice Arena

 

Adopt an Athlete

In 2015 the Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt an Athlete program was created to provide financial assistance to low-income athletes and their families interested in competing in the Games. Anyone is invited to fill out an application to have all or a portion of their registration fee paid out of the Adopt An Athlete program.

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