Jan/Feb/Mar - 1st Quarter
Upcoming Events

2008

  • Feb. 9 - Great Lakes All Star Open Karate Championships
  • Mar. 1 - US Airborne Gymnastic Invitational
  • Mar. 7 - Shootout Hockey Big Bear Tournament
  • Mar. 8 - MHSAA Competitive Cheer Finals
  • Mar. 21 - NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championships
  • Apr. 12 - Men's Collegiate / Women's U23 LAU Championships
  • Apr. 19 - Great Lakes Lacrosse Classic
  • Apr. 19 - Alliance FC Spring Invite - Boys Weekend
  • Apr. 27 - Alliance FC Spring Invite - Girls Weekend
  • May 5 - National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions
  • May 10 - Fifth Third River Bank Run
  • May 31 - MJVBA State Championships
  • May 31 - MHSAA Track & Field Finals

Volunteer Opportunities
Events We're Bidding
  • 2008 USA Volleyball World League
  • 2009 USBC Youth State Championships
  • 2009 USA Gymnastics - Trampoline & Tumbling Region 4 Championship
  • 2010 US Fencing DII/DIII/Cadet
  • 2010 AAU Annual Convention
  • 2010 National Assn. of Sport Officials - Sports Summit
  • 2012 US Fencing Summer National
  • 2013 US Aquatic Sports National Convention
New Team Players
  • Terry Bocian
  • Bill Coyne
  • Patrick Cwayna
  • Robert Dunlap
  • Roger & Sharon Schildroth
  • Patrick & Cherylle Secl-Cross
  • Lacks Enterprises
  • MSU Alumni Club of West Michigan
  • Rockford Construction

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Staff

Mike Guswiler,
Executive Director

Eric Engelbarts II,
Events Manager

Natalie Rose,
Executive Assistant

Board of Directors
Mission
"...to promote Michigan's West Coast as the premier venue for hosting a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events, enhancing the economy and quality of life in the region."

Executive Director's Corner
Mike Guswiler, Executive Director

With the West Michigan Sports Commission's inaugural year of 2007 behind us, we embark on an exciting 2008. This past year has positioned us as a strong contender for hosting a wide range of youth and amateur sporting events. (read more)

 

 

National Association of Sports Commission - Annual Event Symposium
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The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is holding its annual sports event symposium in Omaha, Nebraska from April 21st to April 25th. The WMSC plans on attending and partnering with other Michigan communities (Detroit, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing, and the Saginaw Valley Area) in a collaborative effort to promote Michigan to the sports event industry. (read more)

 

All-Star Rugby Championships to be Hosted in Grand Rapids
Rugby Players

The Midwest Collegiate Men's Local Area Union (LAU) and Women's U23 LAU All-Star Championships are to be hosted by the Grand Rapids Gazelles Rugby Club on April 12-13, 2008 at MVP Fieldhouse. Eight men's and eight women's all-star teams assembled from Midwestern territories will compete in a weekend tournament and look to be named the "Best of the Midwest" as stated by Justin Hickey, President of the Grand Rapids Gazelles Rugby Club. (read more)

 

U.S. Airborne "Born to Fly" Gymnastics Invitational to Have International Draw
Gymnast

The U.S. Airborne Gymnastics Invitational will be held March 1-2, 2008 in the Bernice Hansen Athletic Center at Cornerstone University. The Invitational will feature gymnastic clubs from all over the state of Michigan as well as Ohio, Illinois and even the country of Canada! (read more)

 

 

Great Lakes Lacrosse Classic to Feature University of Michigan vs. Michigan NASC LogoState University

The Great Lakes Lacrosse Classic, set for April 19, 2008 and hosted by the Forest Hills Lacrosse Club, is to feature the University of Michigan (UM) vs. Michigan State University (MSU) Men's Lacrosse teams as the peak of a day long lacrosse celebration. (read more)