Why Esports Matter for West MI
Photo Credit: Adam Antor
The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) is partnering with Celebration Cinema to bring a new sport to West Michigan – and there’s a good chance you know very little about it.
New Year, New Faces and Spaces
Happy 2020! Whether you’re one of those people who counts 2020 as the first year of the new decade or the last of the old, it’s still a great time to reflect on the past decade. (See my blog about our top 2019 sports moments.)
ART VAN SPORTS COMPLEX WOWS USA SOFTBALL
The USA Softball Men’s Open Fast Pitch National Championship was held at the Art Van Sports Complex Aug. 23-25, the first time this national tournament came to West Michigan.
GAME DAY USA CHOOSES ART VAN SPORTS COMPLEX AS BASEBALL TOURNEY DESTINATION
When the Art Van Sports Complex in Plainfield Township officially opened Aug. 1, 2014, Game Day USA had the privilege of hosting the very first youth baseball tournament there that weekend following the opening event.
TOP 2019 SPORTS MOMENTS
As we prepare for 2020, I’d like to take a moment to review 2019 – it was another great year for youth and amateur sports in West Michigan! Below is a rundown of our top 2019 sports moments at the West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC).
LEVERAGING YOUR NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY
Eight years ago, my husband, Andy Vidro, and I got the idea to organize triathlons in the Grand Rapids area.
Five Reasons Why We Love Grand Rapids
This month, USA Weightlifting is bringing another national championship tournament to Grand Rapids with the 2018 Nike National Youth Championships Powered by Rogue Fitness…
Fat Bike Nationals Return to GR Feb. 10
Fat bikes are versatile rigs for all conditions, including snow, which we hope to have at this year’s USA Cycling Fat Bike National Championships Feb. 10 in Grand Rapids!
