Oct/Nov/Dec - 4th Quarter
Upcoming Events

2008

  • 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
  • Apr. 19 - Great Lakes Lacrosse Classic
  • May 4 - Nat'l Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions
  • May 31 - MJVBA State Championships
  • May 31 - MHSAA Track & Field Finals

2009

  • Mar. 11 - ACHA DII Nat'l Championships

Volunteer Opportunities
Events We're Bidding
  • 2008 AAU Beach Volleyball
  • 2008 USA Volleyball World League
  • 2008 AAU Nat'l Softball Tournament
  • 2009 Road Runners Club of America
  • 2009 North American Society for Sport Mgt.
  • 2010 US Fencing DII/DIII/Cadet
  • 2012 US Fencing Summer National
New Team Players
  • Bob Bernecker
  • Butch Briggs
  • Blaine Brumels
  • Jim Buck
  • Daryl Delabbio
  • Brent Ewing
  • Al Koop
  • Michael Lindley
  • Terry Moore
  • Larry Oberst
  • Linda & Dave Odette
  • James Reed
  • Tom Renner
  • Mike Rocheleau
  • Jeff Schreur
  • Kevin Stotts
  • Dave Whitford
  • Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame
  • Heglund Institute of Tae Kwon Do
  • Pioneer Construction
  • Thornapple Valley Baseball League
  • Lake Michigan Credit Union
  • East Grand Rapids Public Schools
  • Greenville High School
  • Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association

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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 GuswilerI am excited to be presenting our very first issue of "The Playbook" as the West Michigan Sports Commission's e-newsletter to our shareholders, team players, fans and supporters. We have accomplished a great deal as a start-up organization in our marketing and sales efforts along with our community outreach. The support from West Michigan continues to be outstanding as expected. (read more)

 

 

 

WMSC Website Goes Live!
Website PictureThe West Michigan Sports Commission website, www.westmichigansportscommission.com, was launched during the 1st Annual West Michigan Sports Commission luncheon to provide a resource to both sports events organizers and the community. (read more)

 

 

 

1st Annual Luncheon Attracts Big Crowd
Crowd PictureThe First Annual West Michigan Sports Commission Luncheon was a hot ticket in Grand Rapids on September 26th, 2007 and resulted in a huge success! Thanks to the WMSC luncheon sales committee and work of co-chairs Deb Walsh Kay and Peter Secchia, corporate tables and individual tickets were sold out within three weeks without much need for advance promotion. (read more)

 

 

GR Marathon Breaks Attendance Records
Running PictureThe 4th Annual Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon occurred on Sunday, October 28 starting near the David D. Hunting YMCA. The weekend began Saturday with an expo, packet pick-up and a pasta dinner. On race day, a record 2,400+ participants ran either a full marathon (26.2 miles) or half marathon (13.1 miles). Neil Sauter contributed to the excitement of the race by attempting to break the world record of walking a marathon on STILTS! (read more)

WMSC, www.westmichigansportscommission.com