Upcoming Sporting Events in EUP
Inaugural Battle at the Bridge
Wrestling Tournament July 13
Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace will host the first Battle of the Bridge Wrestling Tournament Sunday, July 13. Youth wrestlers from around the state are expected to compete.
Weigh-ins and registration will be Saturday, July 12, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, from 7 am. to 8 a.m. at the cost of $25. Wrestling starts at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Seven weight classes will compete, beginning with ages five and six, through an open class. Singlets, shorts, and shirts and required.
For more information, contact Recreation Coordinator Scott Marshall at 643-8676.
Jim Clement To Hold
Basketball
Skills Camps in July
Jim Clement of St. Ignace will offer two youth basketball shooting and offensive skills camps Monday, July 7, through Wednesday, July 9, and Monday, July 14, through Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaSalle High School.
Cost for each session is $39.
Clement is a former basketball standout for the St. Ignace Saints, University of Toledo Rockets, and Lake Superior State University Lakers, and played in Portugal and Ireland in the European League.
Clement will teach proper shooting techniques, shooting drills, correct footwork, reading screens, one-on-one moves, ball handling, and winning attitude.
Contact Jim Clement at 643- 8547 to register.
St. Ignace Saints Cheer Team
To Hold Can and Bottle Drive
The St. Ignace Saints varsity cheer team will hold a can and bottle drive from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12.
The 13 cheerleaders include Arielle Kammers, Elissa Crystal, Jordan Grogan, Shelby Peters, Katie Garries, Amara Ellis, Kara Fitzpatrick, Brooke Mattila, Annmarie Horn, Meghann Colegrove, Jessica Bentley, Cierra Barker, and Tessa Pavia.
To have cans and bottles picked up, contact Coach Janet Warren at 643-6996 or one of the cheerleaders.
St. Ignace Sports Boosters To Host Red Hacker Basketball
The St. Ignace Sports Boosters will host the annual Red Hacker 3-on-3, 4-on-4, and 5-on-5 basketball tournament near Little Bear East Arena Saturday, July 12.
To enter a team, contact Red Hacker at (800) 968-3865.
Black Bear Run/ Walk
Set for July 4
The 26th annual Black Bear Run/Walk will take place at the Engadine High School Friday, July 4.
Registration will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the day of the race.
Rudyard Summerfest Triathlon
5K Run Set for July 27
The Rudyard Lions Summerfest Triathlon and 5K Run will be Sunday, July 27, beginning at the Rudyard High School parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
Registration for the triathlon is $32, and for the 5K run $15, before Tuesday, July 15. The cost is $35 and $16, respectively, after the deadline. Contact Gary Davis at 478-5244 for more information.









