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It’s important to remember what a big part skiing and other sports have played in this area’s history. After all, Ishpeming is the birthplace of skiing in North America and is home to the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
So we hope the public steps up to support the Ishpeming Ski Club, which is working through problems caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The club was forced to postpone the 134th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament, which had been scheduled Jan. 21, but now plans to hold the event, and is conducting a fundraising campaign to make up for financial losses.
Feb 26, 2021
In 2016, Marquette was recognized for its deep love of winter sports when it was selected as the winner of Kraft Hockeyville USA. It didn’t take long for Marquette to be recognized once again, as it has been selected as a host site for the 2022 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games.
Announced by the Michigan Sports Alliance on Monday, the games will take place in February 2022 with Travel Marquette serving as the host organization.
“We are thrilled to host the February 2022 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games and be part of such an incredible sporting tradition within our state,” Travel Marquette Executive Director Susan Estler said in a news release. “The Upper Peninsula’s landscape has long been celebrated for its diverse offering of outdoor adventure, and we look forward to safely welcoming athletes from across the state to share in this uniquely Michigan experience.”
Marquette
In 2016, Marquette was recognized for its deep love of winter sports when it was selected as the winner of Kraft Hockeyville USA. It didn’t take long for Marquette to be recognized once again, as it has been selected as a host site for the 2022 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games.
Announced by the Michigan Sports Alliance on Monday, the games will take place in February 2022, with Travel Marquette serving as the host organization.
“We are thrilled to host the February 2022 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games and be part of such an incredible sporting tradition within our state,” Travel Marquette Executive Director Susan Estler said in a news release. “The Upper Peninsula’s landscape has long been celebrated for its diverse offering of outdoor adventure, and we look forward to safely welcoming athletes from across the state to share in this uniquely Michigan experience.”
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