Ski and Snowboard
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF.
Update as of 2/5/24: The boarder-cross/ski event is cancelled due to lack of snow. All registrants in that event will be refunded in full.
ALL OTHER SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING EVENTS WILL GO AS SCHEDULED.
Get ready to hit the slopes at Marquette Mountain for our Ski and Snowboard event during the 2024 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 9-11, 2024
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 9:
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Onsite Registration for Rail Jam
7:30PM - Rail Jam (following the end of Opening Ceremony)
Saturday, February 10:
8:00 AM - Onsite Registration Opens
9:00 AM - Lift Opens
9:15 AM - Onsite Registration Closes for Slopestyle
10:00 AM - Slopestyle
Sunday, February 11:
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
12:15 PM - Onsite Registration Closes for Slalom
12:30 PM - Course opens for inspection
1:00 PM - 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
Jennifer Stanton
jstanton@marquettemountain.com
HOST ORGANIZATIONS
Slalom & Giant Slalom
Rail Jam, Board-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
Marquette Mountain Resort
COST
Onsite registration: $30/event
(For financial assistance, please click here)
AGE DIVISIONS
Slalom, Giant Slalom, Boarder-Cross/Ski, and Slopestyle
9 and under, 10 - 12, 13 - 15, 16 - 17, 18 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
Rail Jam
9 and under, 10 - 12, 13 - 15, 16 - 17, 18+
Age determination date is the 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 - cancelled
Helmets required for all events!
REGISTRATION
Onsite registration available for all events
Pre-registration closes 2/7/24
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 the 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 9 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.
Meijer State Games of Michigan athletes receive a discounted rate of $124/night for the Marquette Winter Games at Staybridge Suites! Click the button below to book your room now.
The 2024 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games crew neck is here! Be decked out in your favorite holiday sweater with this festive design.
The 2024 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games crew neck is here! Be decked out in your favorite holiday sweater with this festive design.
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.
