The Playbook: The Official Newsletter of the West Michigan Sports Commission

Apr / May / Jun - 2nd Quarter

Upcoming Events

2008

May 31 - MJVBA State Championships
May 31 - MHSAA Boys Track & Field Finals
June 7 - USPA Mid-States Circuit Sherman Memorial
June 14 - Michigan USSSA Lakeside Challenge
June 28 - AAU Beach Volleyball Michigan Championships
July 11 - Grand Haven Beach Vault
July 18 - Midwest Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Championships
July 18 - AAU Softball Central Division National Championships
Aug. 2 - Michigan USSSA Grand Rapids Blast
Sep. 5 - Priority Health Grand Cycling Classic
Oct. 3 - Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally
Oct. 19 - Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

Volunteer Opportunities

Events We're Bidding

2009 US Lacrosse National High School Senior Championships
2009 USA Taekwondo National Qualifier
2010 MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals
2010 USA Volleyball Boys Junior Olympic Championships
2010 United States Fencing Association NAC Division II / III / Cadet Championships
2011 NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Championships
2012 United States Fencing Association Summer National Championships
2014 United States Aquatic Sports National Convention

New Team Players

Become a Team Player!

Joining the West Michigan Sports Commission as a "Team Player" not only supports our efforts to market to and bring in more youth/amateur sporting events, it also generates community pride through sports.

Not to mention a great way for you to stay connected to the West Michigan Sports Commission.

Click Here To Become a Team Player

Become a Volunteer

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, Executive Director Executive Director's Corner

As the West Michigan Sports Commission, we have had an exciting spring and are looking forward to a very busy summer of youth and amateur sporting events in our community. (read more)

Mike Guswiler, Executive Director Amateur Athletic Union Makes it's Mark in West Michigan with Two First-Time Events

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), the oldest and largest not-for-profit, volunteer based, sports organization in the world has selected West Michigan to host two first time events for our state. (read more)

Mike Guswiler, Executive Director U.S. Figure Skating Awards 2009 U.S. Adult Championships to Grand Rapids

U.S. Figure Skating has announced the selection of Grand Rapids, as the site of the 2009 U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships. (read more)

Mike Guswiler, Executive Director 2008 Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally Confirms Grand Rapids as Finish Line

Fireball Run Holdings, an Entertainment and Media Company, owners of the Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally series announce the end of the 2008 Fireball Run Transcontinental Rally, The Race to Recover America's Missing Children, will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (read more)

Mike Guswiler, Executive Director Recap: 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions

The nation's premier amateur boxing event was held in West Michigan May 5-10 as the city of Grand Rapids played host to the 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. (read more)

Mike Guswiler, Executive Director Plans for the 2nd Annual West Michigan Sports Commission Luncheon

The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd at noon in the JW Marriott Hotel's International Ballroom. (read more)

New Improvements for
WestMichiganSportsCommission.com

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) website has seen improvement with the additions of a new state of the art volunteer system, merchandise page and an enhanced events schedule. (read more)