U.P. Football All-Star Game

2010

Mission: The U.P. Football All-Star Game will showcase U.P. high school football and give the fans an opportunity to enjoy a competitive game between the U.P.'s best graduating seniors. The U.P. Football All-Star Game will provide a positive environment for all who participate and allow the players and coaches to experience the excitement and camaradarie involved with an All-Star event.

Charity: All-Star Game proceeds will be donated to the following U.P. charitable organizations: The Beacon House, The U.P. Sports Hall of Fame, YMCA-Strong Kids Program, school lottery (two U.P. high school football programs will be randomly drawn to receive donations from the game; 2009: Norway HS & Ewen-Trout Creek HS, 2010: TBA), practice jerseys given to two U.P. football teams, game balls split between the two head coaches.

Game Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010

Game Time: 3 PM

Location: Northern Michigan University - Superior Dome (Marquette, MI)

Tickets: Game: $5 (advance), $6 (at door) Order game tickets and pay online

TV Broadcast (tape-delayed): WLUC TV 6

Radio Broadcast (live):
The Bear (Northern Star Broadcasting)
WIMK-93.1 (Iron Mountain/Escanaba)
WUPK-94.1 (Marquette)
WIHC-97.9 (Newberry/Sault Ste. Marie)

Internet Message Board: www.up-football.com
Take part in the latest talk regarding U.P. football and the game.

Participants: U.P. Senior Football Players - 2010 Graduates (Invite only)

Number of Players: Approximately 45 players per team

Player Selection Process: Players selected with input from all U.P. high school coaches and U.P. sportswriters (All-Conference Teams and All-U.P. Teams considered). There is no limit to the number of players from any particular school. Once the teams are selected, players will receive an invitation to participate in the game. If the player accepts the invitation, he will be sent an informational packet detailing the specifics of the game, the week's itinerary and the expectations of each player. If he declines the invitation, the next player at that position will be invited.

Number of Coaches: 6-8 coaches per team

Coach Selection Process: Coaches will be selected at the completion of the playoffs. It is the hope of the U.P. Football All-Star Game that all U.P. coaches will take turns coaching the game, so everyone gets a chance to be involved and all schools and conferences are represented.

Team Names: East vs. West

East Schools: Bark River-Harris, Brimley, Cedarville, Engadine, Escanaba, Gladstone, Gwinn, Ishpeming, Manistique, Marquette, Menominee, Munising, Negaunee, Newberry, Pickford, Rapid River, Rudyard, Sault Area, St. Ignace, Westwood (20 schools)

West Schools: Baraga, Bessemer, Calumet, Ewen-Trout Creek, Forest Park, Hancock, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Kingsford, Lake Linden-Hubbell, L'Anse, North Central, North Dickinson, Norway, Ontonagon, Stephenson, Wakefield-Marenisco, West Iron County (19 schools)

Team Colors: East (Black-based) West (Red-based)
East Uniforms Jerseys: Black with white numbers (Red outlines on numbers), white U.P. All-Stars on chest, white name on back of jersey, Pants: Black (plain, no stripes), Socks: Black (solid, no stripes), Shoes: Black
West Uniforms Jerseys: White with red numbers, black U.P. All-Stars on chest, black name on back of jersey, Pants: Black (plain, no stripes), Socks: Red (solid, no stripes), Shoes: Black

Official Team Rosters & Profiles

U.P. Football All-Star Game News

History, Pictures & Highlight Videos

Post-Game Awards & Stats

Skills Challenge/Coaches Golf Outing

Tickets Available Online
Game: $5 (advance), $6 (at door)

U.P. Football All-Star Game Merchandise
(Ring, DVD, Game Programs, Plaques, Apparel)

U.P. Football All-Star Game Trophy Ring

Itinerary for All-Star Week:

Sunday, June 20, 2010
Charity Golf Outing:
Location: Heritage Golf Course, Marquette
Lunch Buffet (provided): 12 PM Shotgun Start: 1 PM
Dinner Buffet (provided): following completion of golf
Hole prizes, Team prizes, Giveaways for every participant,
Best Ball Scramble format, Silent auction of sports memorabilia
Cost: $75/golfer (teams of 4 players=$300)
Registration: Register Online or Download Registration Form Here
Sponsor: Magic 97 FM WGLQ

Monday, June 21, 2010
Athlete and Coach Check-In:
Location: Northern Michigan University, Meyland Hall
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Food Donation Drop-Off:
Community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items at the time of athlete and coach check-in.
All donations to benefit The Beacon House food pantry.
Location: Northern Michigan University, Meyland Hall
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Media Day:
Team and individual pictures, interviews with media personnel (newspapers, television and radio).
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Skills Challenge: Players
Players compete in a variety of skills (Fastest Man, Strongest Man, Receiver Challenge, Quarterback Challenge, Punting, Kicking). Open to the public.
Location: Superior Dome
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Golf Challenge: Coaches
Coaches will play a round of golf at the Marquette Heritage Course. Coaches will be split into East teams and West teams.
Location: Heritage Golf Course, Marquette
Time: 1:30 PM - ?

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Youth Football Camp:
Who: Youth football players (Grades 1-8)
What: Youth players are invited to participate in a football camp hosted by the U.P. All-Star Football players. All-Star players will instruct the youth players in a variety of fundamental football skills. Parents are encouraged to attend and take pictures of your youth player with his/her favorite All-Star players.
Location: Superior Dome
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10 donation per player
No pre-registration is necessary. Participants get free admission to the U.P. Football All-Star Game and will be recognized at halftime.

Friday, June 25, 2010
All-Star Banquet: Sponsored by: Dickinson County Healthcare System
Recognition of players and coaches, hors d' oeuvres reception
Guest Speaker: TBA
Location: YMCA-Marquette (just down the street from the Dome)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (social), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (program)
Tickets available to the public: $20/person (limited number available)
Contact Xcel: (608-279-6960, tgoldbeck@xcelsportstraining.net)

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Recruiting Camp/Combine:
Who: Players in Grades 9-12.
What: Physical testing of athletes, results sent to colleges across the country
Participants receive a free ticket to the U.P. Football All-Star Game.
Location: Superior Dome
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration: Register Online or Download Registration Form Here

U.P. Football All-Star Game:
Location: Superior Dome (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Player and Coach Introductions: 3:00 PM
Kickoff: Immediately following player and coach introductions
Cost: $5 (advance), $6 (at door) Order game tickets and pay online

Post-Game Awards:
Most Valuable Player (offense and defense) & Character Award from each team will be selected by each team's coaches and receive a plaque. Championship traveling trophy will be presented to the winning coach. The winning team (East or West) may pass the trophy to other schools from the winning team throughout the following year. Championship Traveling Trophy

Practice Schedule: Practices will be held at Northern Michigan University (indoors and outdoors). Practice will be held two times per day and the team coaches will determine the exact schedule and meeting times.

Northern Michigan University Campus Map

Official Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor
Northern Michigan Bank
1502 W Washington Street, Marquette, MI 49855    906-228-7300

All-Star Reception Sponsor
Dickinson County Healthcare System
1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801 906-774-1313

Gold Sponsors
U.S. Army
Sergeant Moulton (for more information) 906-228-6803

U.S. Air Force

Golf Outing Sponsor
Magic 97 FM WGLQ
524 Ludington Street, Suite 300, Escanaba, MI
118 West Washington Street, Suite 300, Marquette, MI
7876 W County Road 442, Manistique, MI

Halftime Sponsor
National Collegiate Scouting Association
1415 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60622 888-333-6846

Booster Sponsors
ESPN Radio 970
121 North Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855    906-225-9100

YMCA-Marquette (All-Star Reception & Tailgate Host also)
1420 Pine Street, Marquette, MI 49855    906-227-9622

Official Providers

Ambulance/EMS
MediRide
PO Box 987, Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4565

Apparel/Uniforms/Shoes/Footballs
MB2 Sports 913-231-2139

Athletic Trainers
Jon Jungwirth, MS, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES    (c)906-396-2143
Sports Medicine Program Coordinator
Dickinson County Healthcare System Sports Medicine
1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801    906-776-5522

Lane Lindeman, ATC
Dickinson County Healthcare System Sports Medicine
1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801    906-776-5522

Athletic Training Supplies
Cramer
PO Box 1001, Gardner, KS 66030    800-345-2231

Awards Provider
BK Enterprises www.bkengravesit.com
410 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801 906-774-0097

Ball Boys/Stats
West: TBA
East: TBA

Chain Gang
Lake-Linden Hubbell
Rick Gilles Mike Hale Mark Normand

Cheerleaders
West Team - Lake Linden-Hubbell
East Team - Manistique

Color Guard
U.S. Army www.goarmy.com Sergeant Moulton 906-228-6803

Dancers (Marquette Senior High School Dance Team)
Dance Coach: Lori Frak
The MSHS Dance Team is helping with player check-in to gather the food from the food drive, as well as assemble and place the player/coach welcome bags in each room. The MSHS Dance Team also will be helping with the 50/50 raffle at the game.

Internet Message Board
www.up-football.com

National Anthem
Elizabeth Grugin

Officials
TBA
Photographer
William Schumann Photography www.wdsphoto.com 906-250-2484

Physician
Dr. John L. Lehtinen, MD
Board Certified: Sports Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine
Marquette General Health System
1414 W Fair Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 906-225-4555

Printer
CJ Graphics www.cjgraphics.net
121 S Carpenter Ave, Kingsford, MI 49802 906-774-8636

Public Address Announcer
Sean O'Donnell, Negaunee

Radio
The Bear (Northern Star Broadcasting)
401 E. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI 49855    906-632-1400
WIHC-97.9 (Newberry/Sault Ste. Marie)
WUPK-94.1 (Marquette)
WIMK-93.1 (Iron Mountain/Escanaba)
Broadcasters: Mike Carr & Scott Nason

Reception & Tailgate Host
YMCA-Marquette
1420 Pine Street, Marquette, MI 49866 906-475-4161

Television
WLUC-TV 6
177 US 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866 906-475-4161

Transportation
Apple Cab Co.
PO Box 987, Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-9999

Potential Sponsors: There are many different sponsorship opportunities available. Xcel is a non-profit organization, so all sponsorship donations to the game are tax-deductible. Contact Xcel for more information.