Calendar – Sports – WKC Upper Michigan Martial Arts Tournament/Expo – May 5
May 2, 2012
Houghton – The WKC Upper Michigan Martial Arts Tournament and Expo will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houghton Elementary School. Doors Open at 8:45 a.m. with registration. The tournament begins at 9:45 a.m.
Admission is $15 for an initial competitor division and $5 for additional divisions. Spectators will be admitted for $1.
Refreshments will be available for both Spectators and Competitors
Spectators will have a chance to get a firsthand look at martial arts as well as participate in a few self defense seminars targeted at “REAL WORLD” defense.
Competitors also have a chance to compete Nationally and Globally through this event, ultimately ending up as part of TEAM USA in Canada this October.
Calendar – Sports – Melody on Ice – Mar. 31
March 28, 2012
Marquette – The Marquette Figure Skating Club will present its annual “Melody on Ice” on Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Berry Event Center at NMU.
Over 100 skaters ages 3 to 18, from the Marquette Figure Skating Club and the Lakeview Skating Academy in Negaunee, will take part in “Color Your World.”
Tickets are available at all NMU EZ ticket outlets and at the door. For more information, go to www.marquettefigureskating.org.
Calendar – Sports/Benefits/Fundraisers – 3rd Annual HOSA Boys Volleyball Tournament – Mar. 28
March 25, 2012
Ishpeming – The third annual HOSA Senior Boys Volleyball Tournament, featuring players from Ishpeming, Negaunee and Westwood High Schools will be held on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ishpeming High School gym.
Proceeds will benefit both the HOSA club and the U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network. Admission is $2, and donations will be accepted.
For more information, call Kathy Roberts at 458-2340.
Calendar – Sports – Gwinn Little League Registration – Mar. 15, 17, 19
March 12, 2012
Gwinn – Gwinn Little League Registration will be held on Thursday, March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sawyer Elementary School, Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gwinn Clubhouse, and on Monday, March 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gwinn High School.
For more information, email GwinnLittleLeague@gmail.com.
Calendar – Sports – 74th Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament – Mar. 15-25
March 12, 2012
Hermansville – The 74th Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, March 25 at the Hermansville Community Center Gym in Hermansville.
There will be competition in Class A, B, C, D, EE, E and Rec Divisions. There will also be two women’s divisions in Class A and B.
For more information, call Raymond Bray at 282-0451 or email raybray6@hotmail.com.
Calendar – Sports – Negaunee Little League Registration – Mar. 13-14
March 10, 2012
Negaunee – Negaunee Little League Registration will be held on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Negaunee Ice Arena.
Calendar – Sports – Negaunee Invitational Basketball Tournament Registration Deadline – Mar. 9
March 6, 2012
Negaunee -The deadline for registering a team for the 48th annual Charter Negaunee Invitational Basketball tournament is Friday, March 9.
There are 9 divisions of play including 45 and older, and women’s. Roster forms can be downloaded from negauneeinvitational.com or picked at 317 Croix Street in Negaunee.
For more info call John at 475-4268.
Calendar – Sports – Ron Carlson Marquette International Open – Feb. 17-18
February 14, 2012
Marquette – The Marquette Figure Skating Club will host the annual Ron Carlson Marquette International Open figure skating competition on Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18 at Lakeview Arena.
Skaters from the Midwest and Canada participate in several events including Free Skate, Jumps, Spins, Dance, and Artistic Interpretation. This non-qualifying competition draws upwards of 150 participants each year. A states qualifying highschool team event and a Basic Skills competition are also held this weekend.
This event is free for spectators.
Calendar – Sports – Special Olympics Winter Games Opening Ceremony – Jan. 21
January 18, 2012
Marquette – The official Opening Ceremonies for the Special Olympics Winter Games will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 9 a.m. at the Superior Dome.
There will be a parade of athletes featuring competitors from across the U.P. displaying their area’s banner. Joining in the parade will be Northern Michigan University athletes from a variety of sports, the NMU ROTC Honor Guard and U.S. Olympic Education Center athletes.
Dr. Les Wong will welcome the athletes. The event is free and the community is encouraged to attend.
After the lighting of the torch, special awards for outstanding coaches and inspirational athletes from each area will be presented.
Calendar – Sports – NMU Football Coach Meet and Greet – Dec. 15
December 12, 2011
Marquette – A meet and greet for Northern Michigan University’s new head football coach Chris Ostrowsky will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Hudson’s Classic Grill and Bar in Marquette.
Appetizers will be served, and there will be a cash bar.
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