Great Lakes Sports Commission
News & Updates
Stories, announcements and media coverage highlighting the people, events and investments strengthening sports across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
From Across the Region
Sharing the momentum behind northern Michigan sports
The Great Lakes Sports Commission works with communities, event organizers, facilities and regional partners to expand opportunity through sports. Follow the latest announcements, project updates and stories demonstrating how those partnerships create visibility and lasting economic value for the region.
Latest News
Recent articles
Explore the latest news and updates from the Great Lakes Sports Commission.
GLSC awards $150,000 for Wexford Civic Center renovation
The infrastructure grant supports a new multipurpose auditorium sports floor along with event-side lobby and restroom improvements.
GLSC grant helps bring ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour to Crystal Mountain
A $25,000 Sports Development Grant helped establish the Michigan Women’s Open as an ANNIKA WAPT event in partnership with the Michigan PGA.
GLSC partnership helps Traverse City Horse Shows grow
GLSC’s investment and continuing partnership have helped Flintfields Horse Park develop as an international equestrian destination.
GLSC supports 2026 Melges 24 World Championship
The international fleet will compete September 19–26 on Little Traverse Bay, hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club in Harbor Springs.
GLSC establishes long-term Pine Mountain financing partnership
GLSC has paid off the project loan and established low-interest financing with the Kiwanis Ski Club to support the future of international ski jumping at Pine Mountain.
Lauren Olivares earns first professional victory at the Great Lakes Championship
Olivares claimed her first Epson Tour title after a dramatic final round and playoff at The Heather course at The Highlands.
In the News
Regional sports stories worth following
Explore recent external reporting about facilities, events and programs connected to sports development across northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Copper Peak construction moves forward
Major landing-hill work is advancing the effort to return international ski jumping to Ironwood.
906 Adventure Team expands its reach
The youth mountain-biking organization is bringing programming to Petoskey and Gaylord.
Horse shows generate major regional impact
Traverse City Horse Shows estimates substantial direct local economic activity and continued facility investment.
Inside the scale of Traverse City Horse Shows
A closer look at the horses, riders, staff and logistics behind northern Michigan’s international equestrian season.
Great Lakes Championship news and highlights
Official tournament reporting, player features, results and video from the 2026 championship.
Copper Peak looks to soar again
A feature on the anticipated return of competition and its potential economic benefits for the western Upper Peninsula.
International 500 race coverage
Official results and news from the iconic snowmobile race and its one-mile ice oval.
Media & Visibility
Taking the regional sports story to a wider audience
Media coverage helps showcase northern Michigan’s venues, events and communities to new audiences. GLSC works to connect regional sports development with the stories that demonstrate its value to athletes, visitors and residents.
News Archive
Earlier GLSC stories
Browse prior announcements, project updates and regional sports stories by year.
2025
2024
2023
- FIS awards homologation certification to Hickory Hills
- Meijer State Games partners with GLSC for the Winter Games
- GLSC presents $150,000 grant to 906 Adventure Team
- GLSC invests in northern Michigan communities
- GLSC supports Petoskey Winter Sports Park pavilion
- GLSC supports I-500 track renovation
- Traverse City Curling Center celebrates grand opening
- GLSC names Eric Marvin executive director
2021
2020
Explore sports development across the region
See the events, facilities and investments helping northern Michigan communities build lasting opportunity through sports.