Jan/Feb/Mar - 1st Quarter
Upcoming Events

2009

  • Mar 6 - "Spring Showdown" Big Bear Junior Hockey Tournament
  • Mar 7 - MHSAA Competitive Cheer Finals
  • Mar 13 - "Killer B's" Big Bear Junior Hockey Tournament
  • Mar 13 - ACHA Division II National Championship
  • Mar 20 - NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Final Four
  • Mar 21 - Michigan State USBC Youth Annual State Championship
  • Mar 21 - Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K
  • Mar 27 - Special Olympics of Michigan Basketball Finals & Skills Competition
  • Mar 28 - NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Championship

WMSC Events Schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
Events We're Bidding
  • 2009 Xtreme Spirit Dance & Cheer National Championship
  • 2010 ISOC Racing National Snocross Tour
  • 2010 National Collegiate Table Tennis Association National Championship
  • 2010 USA Taekwondo National Qualifier
  • 2010 USA Table Tennis US Open Championship
  • 2010 USAG Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championship
  • 2010 US Fencing Assoc NAC Division II / Division III / Cadet Championships
  • 2011 Michigan State USBC WBA Women's State Bowling Tournament
  • 2012 US Fencing Assoc Summer National Championship
  • 2014 Can-Am Police & Fire Games
Renewed and New
Team Players

Individual

  • Jim Buck
  • Cherylle Secl-Cross
  • Patrick Cwayne
  • Daryl Delabbio
  • Robert Dunlap
  • Arthur & Betsy Hasse
  • Michael Lindley
  • Terry Moore
  • Roger & Sharon Schildroth

Club / Organization

  • Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association
  • Heglund Institute of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do
  • Rockford Construction Company

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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."

Mike Guswiler PicExecutive Director's Corner

This New Year brings an already full calendar for the West Michigan Sports Commission and for youth & amateur sports in general within our region.  We have a very exciting first quarter that includes this past weekend where we experienced various events like the US Airborne ‘Born to Fly” Gymnastics Invitational, GVSU Wrestling and the inaugural Grand Rapids Downtown Rail Jam. (read more)

 

Mike Guswiler PicSpecial Olympics of Michigan Basketball & Skills Competition Returning To Multiple Day Event

Starting Friday March 27, 2009 the Special Olympics of Michigan Basketball Finals & Skills Competition will be returning to a multiple day event that will include an opening ceremony with guest emcee Juliet Dragos from WZZM-TV, a dunk showcase featuring local athletes and conclude with a closing ceremony and athlete dance on Saturday evening March 28, 2009. (read more)

 

 

Mike Guswiler PicUSGA Announces Site For 2010 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

The United States Golf Association announced that Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada, Michigan will host the 2010 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. (read more)

 

 

Mike Guswiler PicCitadel Station WBBL 1340 'Huge' Show Broadcasts from WMSC Offices

Thanks to a donation by WMSC board member Peter Secchia to “Backpacks for Hungry Kids”, a local charity supported by Bill Simonson and the WBBL 1340 ‘HUGE’ Show, the West Michigan Sports Commission was able to generate increased awareness as a remote broadcast site on Thursday February 26. (read more)

 

 

Mike Guswiler PicNCAA Division I Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Championships

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC), Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) and Van Andel Arena are combining resources to promote the upcoming NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Championships on March 28-29, 2009. (read more)

 

 

Mike Guswiler PicMichigan State Criterium Championships Move to West Michigan

A recent press release announced the successful bid of bringing more awareness to the exciting sport of cycling in West Michigan by bringing the 2009 Michigan State Criterium Championships to the existing Gaslight Village Criterium race in East Grand Rapids, MI. (read more)

 

 

Mike Guswiler PicThe WMSC Welcomes New Board Members in 2009

The West Michigan Sports Commission welcomes several new member to our board this year. (read more)