Jul/Aug/Sep - 3rd Quarter
Upcoming Events

2009

  • Sep 18 - Shoot Out Hockey "The Early Bear" Tournament
  • Sep 25 - Shoot Out Hockey "The Fall Classic" Tournament
  • Oct 16 - Michigan Athletic Club Pro Am Racquetball Championship
  • Oct 18 - Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon
  • Oct 24 - Tae Park Tae Kwon Do World Class Championships
  • Nov 6 - Shoot Out Hockey "Cold Fusion" Tournament
  • Nov 7 - Grand Rapids Karate Academy Open Martial Arts Championships
  • Nov 7 - Riverview Athletic Club Fall Brawl Racquetball Tournament

WMSC Events Schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
Events We're Bidding
  • 2010 Triple Crown Sports 15U - 18U Baseball Tournament
  • 2010 ISOC Racing National Snocross Tour
  • 2010 US Open Table Tennis Championships
  • 2010 US Fencing Assoc NAC Division II / Division III / Cadet Championships
  • 2011 - 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships Preliminary Rounds
  • 2011 USA Taekwondo National Qualifier
  • 2012 National Horseshoe Pitchers Assn. World Tournament
  • 2012 Michigan State USBC WBA Women's State Bowling Tournament
  • 2012 National Association of Sports Commissions Sports Event Symposium
Renewed and New
Team Players

Individual

  • Kurt Kimball
  • Marie Marsh

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.

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Team Player

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Staff

Mike Guswiler,
Executive Director

Eric Engelbarts II,
Events Manager

Natalie Rose,
Executive Assistant

Julia Shimko,
Events Coordinator / Intern

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

Recent site visits by Triple Crown Sports and USA Table Tennis could add to a very busy June and July for 2010. (read more)

 

 

 

ncaaNCAA Division I Men's Basketball bid still shows promise

The work of our Local Organizing Committee, led by Co-Chairs Peter Secchia and Wayman Britt has continued to provide key information to NCAA Men’s Basketball staff and committee on the benefits of selecting Grand Rapids as one of their host sites for the Preliminary Rounds in 2011, 2012 or 2013. (read more)

 

 

State Games of MichiganWest Michigan Sports Commission Announces 2010 State Games of Michigan

Three-day multi-sport competition will welcome thousands of amateur athletes and spectators to West Michigan next June. (read more)

 

 

 

WMSC Calendar provided for an active Summer of Sporting Events

The west Michigan area has hosted numerous events over the last couple of months. These events include a wide range of sports from wheelchair tennis to professional wake boarding to the world’s largest outdoor pole vaulting competition. Continue reading for a more in-depth look at the events from the last two months. (read more)

 

 

varnumWMSC 3rd Annual luncheon presented by VARNUM

We are coming up quickly on our 3rd Annual Luncheon Wednesday September 23, again to be held at the JW Marriott International Ballroom presented for the second year in a row by the Sports and Entertainment Group at Varnum. (read more)

 

 

baseball complexWMSC leads discussion on Baseball Complex

A task force of the West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) has been working for more than a year on the impact a multi-field baseball complex would have on sports tourism in our area. (read more)

 

 

WMSC Internship Program

The West Michigan Sports Commission says good-bye to Katy Tigchelaar and welcomes Julia Shimko to our staff. (read more)