Events

The 4th Annual North Platte Area Sports Commission Tanking Race is an exciting adventure in the middle of winter... in a stock tank. It's up to the weather man to determine if we wear shorts or a parka on this 2 mile trek down the Platte River from Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area to Cody Park. This event is an annual fundraiser for the North Platte Area Sports Commission and helps fund and support sports tourism driving events into our community each year. Cost: $140/team of 4 Each participant gets swag, a free drink and 20% off at Pals Brewing Company [...]

Each summer we conduct several satellite camps in various towns throughout the state of Nebraska. Satellite Camps are what we consider All Skills Camps on the road! Lunch is provided to all participants and is included in the registration fee. SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone who attends a camp through the Nebraska Baseball Academy is required to submit a WAIVER. This waiver will be attached to the email confirmation you receive from the Nebraska Baseball Academy after you register for camp. The waiver does require a doctor's signature OR you can use a copy of a current school physical. We can't accept any [...]

The Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Memorial Steer Wrestling honors three Nebraska men who have influenced and mentored so many young rodeo athletes not just in the sport of steer wrestling, but rodeo and life. Read more about them here: http://www.nebraskasteerwrestlingmemorial.com/ Wayne Melvin – Tryon, Nebraska Swede Swanson – Hershey, Nebraska Harrison Halligan – North Platte, Nebraska

The James O'Rourke Memorial Triathlons are open, inclusive events that provide athletes of every ability level the opportunity to participate in the sport of triathlon. We offer three divisions — Competitive, for experienced athletes; Fitness, for triathletes who are getting started on their journey; and Relay, which allows teams of three to share the triathlon experience. In addition, we offer specially-tailored triathlon events for children. 2020 Race Dates and Times Early packet pickup is available for all races from 7-8 p.m. on Friday. Check-in and final packet pickup begin at 6:30 a.m. on each race day; all athletes must check in [...]

MayDay 4 Grady is a men’s slow pitch softball tournament, sanctioned by USA Softball, that benefits families of children battling pediatric cancer. To date, we’ve donated $15,000. Event originally is held in May, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been rescheduled to September, 2020. For more tournament information, please contact: Bill (308)520-4413

The Chris Jarvis Memorial Autumn River Run is one of the signature races of the Platte River Fitness Series. The Autumn River Run courses for the 5K, Half-Marathon and Marathon feature an expansive view of the North Platte Trails Network and the unique tunnels, underpasses and overpasses featured throughout the trail system. Online Registration available through the Platte River Fitness Series or Paper registration will be available beginning July 1 at the North Platte Recreation Center, 1300 McDonald Road. 5K ENTRY FEE: $25 HALF-MARATHON ENTRY FEE: $45 MARATHON ENTRY FEE: $85 Registration, fees and deadlines We do NOT add additional fees [...]

The Great North Conference of ACO Cornhole has been growing... and North Platte is excited to partner with the American Cornhole Organization for the third year in a row to host the Conference Major Tournament. This year, we are hosting at a new date and a new location! Come Experience Cornhole in North Platte, November 6-7th, 2020 at the Ramada by Wyndham, Sandhills Convention Center. Friday, November 6, 2020 Gates Open at 9:00 AM 9:30 AM – Seniors and Womens Doubles 12:30 PM – Big Blind Draw Division 3:00PM – Seniors and Womens Singles 6:00PM – Co-ed Saturday, November 7, 2020 [...]

Saturday, November 21st join us for an indoor Paddle Battle at the D&N Event Center in North Platte for North Platte Pickleball Club's First Annual Pickleball Tournament, sponsored by Sunrise Rotary. This tournament will be featuring 3 divisions in Mens and Womens Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Divisions include: - 2.5 Recreational/Beginner - 3.0 Competitive/Some Experience - 3.5-4.0 Competitive/Experienced Men's begin at 10AM with Womens to follow at 1PM and Mixed Doubles at 3PM Each Team is guaranteed at least 6 matches!! Cost to Enter is $20 for Members and $25 for non-members. Become a member of the NP Pickleball Club and [...]

The Platte Valley Paddle Battle, sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary, hosted by the North Platte Pickleball Club, is back on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at the D&N Event Center. We have made an easy and no contact way to register online! We will also take registration at the door, beginning at 8:30 AM. https://nppickleball.leagueapps.com/ $20 Members $25 Non-Members In-Person Registration Begins at 8:30AM 9AM - Mens Doubles (3 Divisions) - 2.5 Recreational/Beginner - 3.0 Some Experience/Competitive - 3.5-4 Experienced/Competitive 1 PM - Women's Doubles (3 Divisions) - 2.5 Recreational/Beginner - 3.0 Some Experience/Competitive - 3.5-4 Experienced/Competitive Each Team is guaranteed 6 [...]