WGVU: Registration opens for the 2020 USA Masters Games in GR. The games happen June 19-28, Eric Engelbarts, ED of the Meijer State Games of Michigan to share details of this attraction of many athletes to West Michigan.
NEWS: 2020 USA Masters Games, headed for Grand Rapids, opens registration
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2020 USA MASTERS GAMES IN GRAND RAPIDS JUNE 19-28, 2020
Athletes 21 and older who want to compete on a national stage without leaving Michigan can now register to participate in the 2020 USA Masters Games (USAMG) coming to Grand Rapids June 19-28, 2020. The initial 10 sports that athletes can register for include basketball, golf, 5K, skeet, small bore rifle, swimming, Taekwondo, track & field, water skiing and synchronized swimming. The other 14 sports will open up for registration over the coming weeks and can be monitored on the website.
Meijer State Games of Michigan Main Weekend Begins Thursday
The 2019 Meijer State Games begins its’ main weekend of events this Thursday, June 20. This year’s games mark the 10-year anniversary of the Meijer State Games. The Summer Games will include over 40 sports being participated in this weekend with an estimated 8,000 participants expected to compete in the 2019 Summer Games.
Details of the Meijer State Games of Michigan Opening Ceremony Released
The Meijer State Games of Michigan kicks off the 2019 summer games with an Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 21. The Opening Ceremony will be held at Fifth Third Ballpark (4500 W. River Dr. NE Comstock Park, MI 49321). Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude around 9 p.m.
The 10 Biggest Sports in the Meijer State Games of Michigan
West Michigan Sports Commission President to Participate in 10 Sporting Events to Celebrate the Meijer State Games of Michigan 10-Year Anniversary
10 Keys to the Success of the Meijer State Games of Michigan
The Meijer State Games of Michigan is celebrating its ten year anniversary this summer. The last ten years has brought many successes along the lines of: the addition of the Winter Games; hosting the State Games of America; and contributing to the economic growth of West Michigan by generating more than $28 million in visitor spending over ten years.
News Release: Spikeball Added to the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Lineup
First 10 Sports of the Meijer State Games of Michigan
Ten years ago, the Meijer State Games of Michigan were announced, and planning began for the first Summer Games. Typically for a State Games to become a full member, they have three years to get ten sports running. Michiganders however were supportive right away of the Meijer State Games and it didn’t take long for 15 sports to be a part of the inaugural Summer Games.