Events

This is a premier wrestling event in the state of Nebraska.  20+ Teams over a 2 day event.  They will be celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Flatwater Fracas.  Teams from Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado will be competing.  Boys and Girls will be competing.  The following cities have been involved in the past:  Grand Island Sr High, Northwest, Kearney,  Lexington, Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest Minden, Norfolk, Papillion LaVista South, Seward, Wood River, Bellevue West, Blair,  Bennington, Columbus, Gretna East, Hastings, Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln Southeast, Waverly   Out of state teams include:  Manhattan, Eagle Crest, Garden City, Smith Center, Cheyenne East. Both [...]

Varsity Spirit – UCA/NCA/UDA/NCA will continue to teach and educate coaches and teams regarding skills that are allowed by the NFHS at team camps and events in Nebraska. Varsity Spirit will continue to assist the Nebraska Coaches Association in the operation of the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships in February. Event Times: Thursday - 10:00am-5:00pm Friday:  8:00am-10:00pm Saturday:  8:00am-7:00pm

The annual showcase featuring some of the best bullfighters, specialty acts and rodeo queens set to return to the Heartland Events Center for 2025. “Rodeo Grand Island” will be back on the dirt inside the Heartland Events Center. The award-winning team from Sutton Rodeo returns after recently earning a Round 4 Top Bull win at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas. “Rodeo Grand Island” is a February tradition and an elite Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo. The event kicks off where top PRCA contestants will compete in all seven rodeo events: Bareback, Tie Down, Saddle Bronco, Steer Wrestling, Team [...]

Nebraska USA Wrestling (Nebraska Kids Wrestling Federation) is a non-profit organization that promotes amateur wrestling to all Nebraska wrestlers from little kids to adults. NEUSAW educates, promotes, and structures wrestling in both collegiate and international styles. We are dedicated to the improvement of all phases of Nebraska Wrestling. We are an affiliate of the national organization USA Wrestling, the national governing body for international-style amateur wrestling in the United States. We are the designated representative for USA Wrestling in the State of Nebraska. It is our responsibility to carry out the guidelines and directives as set forth by USA Wrestling in [...]

Class C 100 Boy Golfers from across the state of Nebraska will qualify from districts NSAA State Championship to be held in Grand Island NE at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course 2 days of competition

The focus of this program is to develop youth as individuals and productive citizens. Youth learns marksmanship, safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. They will compete in the following areas:  Archery, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Smallbore Rifle and Pistol, Hunting and Outdoor Skills, Shotgun, Muzzleloading Youth will come across the entire United States to compete in central Nebraska at one of the finest shooting venues in the Midwest. Locations include: Heartland Public Shooting Park 6788 W Husker Hwy Alda, NE 68810 Heartland Events Center/Pinnacle Expo Center 690 E Stolley Park Rd Grand [...]

Competitors will compete in the following events: .22 Rifle Prone .22 Silhouette Action Pistol Adult Trap and Skeet BB Gun and Air Rifle/Pistol High Power Rifle Internet Bunker Trap Muzzleloading Pistol Plinking Pistol Rimfire Challenge Sporting Clays Youth Trap

This event consists of trail running/walking, biking, water events (no swimming), canoeing, and navigation. Competitors will not know exactly what they are doing until the race starts....that is part of the adventure! Long Course--4 hours, Short Course--2 hours, Family Course Equipment--Bicycle, Helmet, Water Bottle, First Aid Kit, Cell Phone, Waterproof bag, Bicycle Tools

LOVB exists because volleyball deserves a professional home that reflects the people who care about it most. It is for the communities that show up season after season because in Nebraska......volleyball isn't just a sport--it's part of who we are. This is the second season and first season with local ownership of Jordan Larsen. These women are the top world class competitors, teammates, leaders, and humans who care deeply about representing Nebraska well. LOVB is taking their team on the road and is playing a match outside the city of Omaha and Baxter Arena....they are coming to Grand Island!! We are [...]

The Harlem Globetrotters are worldwide icons, synonymous with family entertainment and great basketball skills. The Globetrotters represent 100 years of breaking down barriers, acts of goodwill and a commitment to fans that goes beyond the game. The Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans in 123 countries and territories worldwide, introducing many to the sport of basketball. The team are pioneers in popularizing the slam dunk, the fast break, the forward and point guard positions, and the figure-eight weave.