Nebraska Sports Coalition

NSAA State Baseball - Class B
2021-05-15 | Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
The 2021 Nebraska State High School Baseball Championships – Class B, will be held at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska.

NCBA Regional Baseball Tournament
2021-05-14 - 2021-05-16 | Memorial Field, 3311 8th Avenue, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States
Division II within the NCBA is broken down into 8 Regions. Each Regional Playoff will feature 4 teams in a double elimination style tournament. With each Region being split up into 3-conferences, each conference winner gets an automatic bid and the final team is an at-large selection.

Spring Flight Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament
2021-05-01 - 2021-05-02 | Dowhower Softball Complex, 16th & Sycamore Street, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
This tournament will feature 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u and 18u (Open Class).

AmeriKids Gymnastics
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-02 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N., Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
AmeriKids Gymnastics will be hosting an event at Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney.

PWBA Lincoln Open
2021-04-29 - 2021-05-01 | Sun Valley Lanes, 321 Victory Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68528, United States
The Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) will be making a stop at Lincoln’s Sun Valley Lanes during their 2021 Tour. This event will feature a field size of 80 players.

Tanking Race on the Platte River
2021-04-03 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area, 2617 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
The 5th Annual North Platte Area Sports Commission Tanking Race is an exciting adventure on a 2-mile trek down the Platte River, in a stock tank… But why not make it a race and dress up in costumes!
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. Schedule of Events
9:00AM – Pals Brewing Company will open for beverages-to-go
9:30AM – Bus will arrive at Pals Brewing Company to transport racers to the Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area If you choose to ride the bus, please arrive to Pals by 9:15AM. Bus will leave no later that 9:40AM. If you choose to drive yourself, please have a State Park Permit and all Team Members must arrive to Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area by 10AM.
9:45AM – Registration/Tank Assignments
10-10:45AM – Tank decorating can begin. Each team will have approximately 45 minutes.
10:45AM – Pre-race meeting
11:00AM – Tanks will staggered launch from Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area to Cody Park.
Once all racers have passed the finish line, ALL participants will report back to Pals Brewing Company for awards! Estimated time of arrival 1PM. The Fastest Tank is based on time, rather than who crosses the finish line first! So no one will know who one.

Midwest Classic Nationals
2021-04-02 - 2021-04-03 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N., Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
1500 wrestlers will be competing on 16 mats.

Rocky Mountain Wrestling Tournament - WARFARE
2021-03-27 - 2021-03-28 | D&N Event Center, 501 E Walker Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
K-12th Grade
Style: Folkstyle, Freestyle, Greco
Wrestlers: 1,000
States: 15
Registration: $61.50
Huge custom medals for 1st – 6th
Rookies $41.50
Huge custom medals for 1st – 6th
Deadline: Last day for online registration is Tuesday, MAR. 23, 2021 at 12 Midnight. If the registration is sold out we will not be accepting registrations at weigh ins.
Brackets: Available Saturday
All Brackets and Streaming are held on Arena.Flowrestling.org
More details available on the website above.
Friday, March 26th weigh-ins 1-6pm. Saturday and Sunday, doors open at 7:30 AM, wrestling begins at 9AM
General Admission $15 Kids 4 and Under FREE Floor Pass $35

Huskerland State Wrestling
2021-03-27 - 2021-03-28 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N., Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
Huskerland State Wrestling will take place at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney

2021 Nebraska State Gymnastics Meet
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-28 | Papillion Landing Field House, 1046 West Lincoln Street, Papillion, 68046, United States
The 2021 Nebraska State Gymnastics Meet will have approximately 900 gymnasts competing for the right to be named Nebraska state champion! This year’s meet will be held inside Papillion Landing Field House which offers enough space to safely observe while social distancing. For 2021, spectators are limited to same-households. $10 for adult and $5 for student

Midwest Championship St. Paddy's Beatdown MMA Fights
2021-03-20 18:00 - 23:00 | D&N Event Center, 501 E Walker Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
5 Pro Fights
6 Amatuer Fights
1 Street Fight
Jason Scott vs Micah Haas

Huskerland Duals and AAU State
2021-03-13 - 2021-03-14 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N., Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
The Huskerland Duels and AAU State will take place at Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney

NAIA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament - First and Second Rounds
2021-03-10 - 2021-03-13 | Scol Arena, 701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
First and Second Rounds: The Omaha Sports Commission is proud to welcome the NAIA’s first and second round of women’s and men’s basketball championship tournaments. Omaha will be hosting these NAIA championships for four consecutive years beginning in March 2021. Tournament play will be held at Creighton’s Sokol Arena.

Mat Jam Wrestling
2021-03-06 | Buffalo County Fairgrounds, 3807 Avenue N., Kearney, NE, 68847, United States
PRE-K – 11th Grade
Online Registration ONLY….www.trackwrestling.com (search Nebraska Mat Jam)
Pre-Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 7th at Noon
ENTRY FEE:
$25 Pre-Registration
$30 Walk-in Registration
FORMAT: 4,5,6,8,16-Man Brackets
10 FULL MATS

Platte Valley Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament
2021-02-27 | D&N Event Center, 501 E Walker Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 matches! Awards and Prizes awarded for Top teams.
Concessions Available.
**We will follow all health/safety guidelines. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Registration and Doors Open at 8:30 AM. Mens Divisions begin at 9AM. Womens to follow at 1PM.
NP Pickleball Club Members $20/Person, non-members $25/Person.

The Omaha Invite Gymnastics Meet
2021-02-12 - 2021-02-14 | Papillion Landing Field House, 1046 West Lincoln Street, Papillion, 68046, United States
The 2nd annual Omaha Invite Gymnastics Meet will have approximately 1,000 regional athletes competing in one of the largest meets in Nebraska. This year’s meet will be held inside Papillion Landing Field House which offers enough space to safely observe while social distancing.

Platte Valley Indoor Paddle Battle
2020-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 | D&N Event Center, 501 E Walker Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 grow Pickleball in North Platte and Lincoln County. Cost to be a member is $20 Annual.
Drawings, Cornhole, Refreshments, and Food Trucks all day.
Prizes for Top Teams and more…
This event is posted by Play North Platte on behalf of the North Platte Pickleball Club.
For more questions regarding this event, please contact Barb (308) 520-1613.

American Cornhole Organization Great North Conference Major Tournament
2020-11-06 08:00 - 2020-11-07 20:30 | Sandhills Convention Center, 2102 S Jeffers St, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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
Gates Open at 8:00AM
9:00AM – World Singles Pool Play
12:00 PM – World Singles Main Bracket
12:30 PM – Singles Tier 2/Tier 3
3:00 PM – World Doubles Pool Play
5:00 PM – Juniors Division
5:30 PM – World Doubles Main Bracket
6:00 PM – Doubles Tier 2/Tier 3
The North Platte Major Purse is sponsored in part by the North Platte Area Sports Commission and the North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau. Purse for this event will be determined by the number of World Singles participates who sign up online BEFORE the deadline of Tuesday, November 3rd at 12PM. The more that register online, the HIGHER the PAYOUT!
1-99 Singles Players – Guaranteed $2,000
100 + Singles Players – Guaranteed $3,000
Sell Out at 136 Players – Guaranteed $4,000

National Home School Volleyball Tournament
2020-10-28 08:00 - 2020-10-31 17:00 | The Volleyball Academy, 11934 Portal Road, La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
This national tournament offers homeschool volleyball teams the chance to compete against others from across the country. Junior Varsity and Varsity divisions are offered for equal playing amongst the teams. For more information about the tournament, please contact Jessica Miszuk at nhsvbt2019@gmail.com.

Chris Jarvis Boston Marathon Qualifier
2020-10-04 07:30 - 15:30 | North Platte Rec Center, 1300 McDonald Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 at time of registration.
5K Entry Fee: $25
Half-Marathon Entry Fee: $45
Marathon Entry Fee: $85
Packet pick-up times and locations
Saturday night packet pick-up:
5-8 p.m. at North Platte Rec Center, 1300 S. McDonald Road
Sunday morning race day registration and packet pick-up:
6:30-7:15 a.m. at North Platte Rec Center, 1300 S. McDonald Road
Race Expo
5-8 p.m. Saturday at North Platte Rec Center, 1300 S. McDonald Road
Browse an exciting selection of running accessories, gifts, home decor and more from area vendors.
Additional Race Information
Timing: Professional chip timing from Underground Racing
Time Limit: The half-marathon and marathon courses will remain open and the clock running for 8 hours, making these events walker-friendly.
Aid Stations: Approximately every 1-1.5 miles. Water, sports drink, fruit, basic first aid supplies; port-a-potties along the route
Race Bling: Long sleeve performance tee and custom medal for half-marathon and marathon; short sleeve performance tee for 5K; additional race swag included
Awards
5K: Top male and female $100 cash prize; engraved glassware for top 3 by gender and age group
Half-Marathon: Top male and female $250 cash prize; engraved glassware for top 3 by gender and age group
Marathon: Top male and female $500 cash prize; engraved glassware for top 3 by gender and age group
Award Ceremony (all awards at Rec Center): 5K — Immediately following final finisher; Half-Marathon — 11:30 a.m.; Marathon — 3:45 p.m.
Final finisher awards: Because we celebrate fitness at all speeds, a special final finisher award is given for all three distances.
Post-Race Party
Water, sports drinks, chocolate milk, yogurt bar, chili and cinnamon rolls for all at the Rec Center. Post-race massages courtesy of Alexis Windecker, LMT; Mind & Body Massage; and Jennifer Read, LMT.
Special post-race party will be held at Pals Brewing, featuring Chris Jarvis Autumn River Run Stout and other specialty beers.

North Platte Area Sports Commission 4th Annual Tanking Race!
2020-10-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area, 2617 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
The 4th Annual North Platte Area Sports Commission Tanking Race has now been converted to much more than just an exciting adventure on a 2-mile trek down the Platte River, in a stock tank… Because of the previous “unplanned” Plot Twist of Covid-19- we’re going to try this again… with a little different Plot Twist.
Cost: $140/team of 4
If you register by (11:30PM) on September 23rd.
Registrations received after September 23rd will increase to $180 and may not be guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt.
Each participant will also receive a beer token for Pals Brewing Company (for team members 21+ only), a certificate for 1 free pumpkin (valued at $5) at Dusty’s Pumpkin Patch
You will be provided with Tanks, Oars, and Life Jackets. During check-in each Team Member will receive swag, a beer token for Pals Brewing Company (for team members 21+ only)a certificate for 1 free pumpkin (valued at $5 or less) at Dusty’s Pumpkin Patch, and plastic bags for cell phones, keys, etc…. Your team captain will have the tank assignment in his or her bag. PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER! It is strongly recommended that 1 or more of your team members wear waders or muck boots. The level of the water fluctuates and there will be sandbars to get stuck in. AGAIN – YOU WILL BE GETTING OUT OF THE TANK AND GETTING WET!
Fastest Tank – $200 + a sweet trophy + bragging rights!
Best Decorated Tank/Costume – $200 + a sweet trophy!
Prizes Sponsored by North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau, Pals Brewing Company, and Dusty Trails
PLOT TWIST: In addition to racing down the Platte River from Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area to Cody Park, each Team will be responsible for decorating a pumpkin… while you race! Each Team will be provided One Pumpkin and One Mystery Bag filled with Decorating Supplies. No other decorating supplies allowed. Judging will take place at Pals Brewing Company before the awards. A Pals Gift Card will be awarded for the team with the Best Decorated Pumpkin!
Schedule of Events:
9:00AM Pals will open for beverages-to-go
9:30AM Bus will arrive at Pals Brewing Company to shuttle participants to Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area. If you choose to ride the bus, please arrive to Pals by 9:15AM. Bus will leave no later that 9:40AM. If you choose to drive yourself, please have a State Park Permit and all Team Members must arrive to Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area by 10AM.
9:45-10:15AM Registration/Tank Assignments
10-10:45AM Participants are allowed to begin decorating your tank. You will have approximately 45 minutes.
10:45AM Pre-race Meeting
11:00AM Launch will be a staggered from Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area to Cody Park.
Once all racers have passed the finish line, EVERYONE will report to Pals for awards and Pumpkin judging. Transportation will be provided from Cody Park to Pals for awards. Estimated time of arrival is 1PM. The Fastest Tank is based on time, rather than who crosses the finish line first! No one will know their time until awards! Pumpkin Judging will take place at Pals Brewing Company, before the awards.
Viewing Areas:
1. Launch at Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area
2. Viewing at Rivers Edge Golf Course (Hole #1)
3. Finish at Cody Park/HWY 83 River Bridge
**A State Park Permit is required if you are going to drive yourself (or spectators) to Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area. Permits will be available for purchase the day of event on site. A 1-Day pass is $6 for NE Vehicles and a 1-Year pass is $31.**
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.

Nebraska Slow Pitch MayDay 4 Grady
2020-09-26 - 2020-09-27 | Cody Park Softball Complex, 1601 N. Jeffers St., North Platte, NE, NE, 69101, United States
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

GOSarpy.com Labor Day Volleyball Classic
2020-09-04 09:00 - 2020-09-05 19:00 | Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Sarpy County Tourism is happy to partner with Bellevue University to offer the largest regular season collegiate volleyball tournament in the nation. Tournament draws 25-28 teams annually from across the country.

Cornfield Cornfield 5k/10k
2020-08-30 06:30 - 17:00 | Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
Welcome to the 7th Annual Cornfield Cornfield 5k/10k at Werner Park. This year over 1,600 runners will be taking part with close to 400 participating virtually.

Cornhusker Nationals
2020-08-21 08:00 - 2020-08-23 17:00 | Star City BMX, 101 Charleston St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
USA BMX is pleased to announce the confirmation of an additional national event, the Cornhusker Nationals at Star City BMX in Lincoln, NE from August 21-23.

James O'Rourke Memorial Triathlons
2020-08-07 - 2020-08-09 | North Platte Rec Center, 1300 McDonald Road, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 on the day of their race, even if they have already picked up their packets. Mandatory pre-race meeting held at 8 a.m. on race day.
Competitive Triathlon
Saturday, August 8th
Race start at 8:30 a.m.
Early packet pickup 7-8 p.m. on Friday, August 7th
For athletes with some athletic experience or those who enjoy the challenge of competition.
• Entrance fee: $48
Fitness Triathlon
Sunday, August 9th
Race start at 8:30 a.m.
Early packet pickup 7-8 p.m. on Friday, August 7th
For athletes who wish to improve their fitness, first-time triathletes, or those who just want an experience!
• Entrance fee: $48
Relay Triathlon
Sunday, August 9th
Race start at 8:30 a.m.
Early packet pickup 7-8 p.m. on Friday, August 7th
A triathlon for three athletes — one swimmer, one bicyclist and one runner. Relay divisions are: All Men; All Women; and Co-Ed.
• Entrance fee: $99
Kids Triathlon
Friday, August 7th
Race start at 6 p.m.
Packet pick-up and check-in at 4:30 p.m.
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Parents may accompany their children in the pool and on the course.
• Entrance fee (all age groups): $30/individual; $90/relay
Kids Distances:
6 and under — 25-yard swim, half-mile bike, quarter-mile run
10 and under — 50-yard swim, 2 mile bike, half-mile run
14 and under — 100-yard swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run

Nebraska High School Rookie Classic - CANCELLED
2020-08-07 00:00 - 2020-08-09 23:59 | La Vista Sports Complex, 7346 S. 66th St., La Vista, NE, 68128
Unfortunately, because of the currently pandemic the Nebraska High School Rookie Classic Softball Tournament has been Cancelled. There will be no event held on August 7th-9th at the La Vista Sports Complex.
Please check the SportsNe website and Facebook page for more updates on future events.

Omaha Sports Commission Capitol District Pole Vault
2020-07-22 - 2020-07-23 | Capitol District, 1022 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE, United States
Omaha Sports Commission Capitol District Pole Vault July 22-23, 2020: The Omaha Sports Commission Capitol District Pole Vault is a two-day event in the heart of downtown Omaha. Grab a bite to eat and stay to be entertained by athletes soaring in the Omaha skies. Our event is FREE to the public, but does offer a VIP section for the best seats in the house for $50! 2020 marks our second annual Capitol District Pole Vault after it captivated more than 1000 spectators in 2019. Olympic medalists Sandi Morris and Sam Kendricks took home gold last year. Learn more at https://omahasports.org/capitol-district-pole-vault.

14th Annual Melvin, Swanson, Halligan Memorial Steer Wrestling
2020-06-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Sutherland Rodeo Arena, 930 South Street, Sutherland, NE, 69165, United States
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

Nebraska Baseball Academy Satellite Camp
2020-06-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Bill Wood Field, 18th & Sycamore streets, North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 school physicals that are dated more than a year from the camp date.
Questions?
Renee Brinkmann
baseball@bigredacademy.com
+1 (402) 413-8881
Or Local Event Coordinator
Samantha Geisler
sgeisler@playnorthplatte.com
(308) 539-4344
