BAY CITY, Mich. -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced championship venues for the 2017-18 athletics season.
"We look forward to an exciting year of championships as we begin the new academic calendar," said GLIAC commissioner Kris Dunbar. "The GLIAC holds its championships to a high standard and we will continue to perfect the championship experience of our student-athletes."
The year will begin October 21st with the 2017 GLIAC Cross Country Championships hosted by Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich. and conclude with the 2018 GLIAC Baseball Tournament May 10-13 hosted at the newly constructed Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) Field in Detroit.
The following is a complete listing of conference championships for the 2017-18 season:
FALL
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships
Gentz's Homestead Golf Course - Marquette, Mich. (hosted by Northern Michigan University)
Friday-Sunday, October 27-29, 2017
Women's Tennis Tournament
Greater Midland Tennis Center - Midland, Mich.
Friday-Sunday, November 3 & 5, 2017
Men's Soccer Tournament
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Tuesday at campus sites)
Friday-Sunday, November 3 & 5, 2017
Women's Soccer Championship
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Tuesday at campus sites)
Friday-Saturday, November 18 & 19, 2017
Volleyball Tournament
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Wednesday at campus sites)
WINTER
Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 14-17, 2018
Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships
Jenison Aquatics Center - Jenison, Mich. (Northern Michigan University host)
Saturday-Sunday, February 24 & 25, 2018
Indoor Track & Field Championships
Kelly Family Sports Center - Allendale, Mich. (Grand Valley State University host)
Saturday-Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2018
Men's Basketball Tournament
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Wednesday at campus sites)
Saturday-Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2018
Women's Basketball Tournament
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Wednesday at campus sites)
SPRING
Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2018
Men's Tennis Tournament
Greater Midland Tennis Center - Midland, Mich.
Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2018
Men's and Women's Golf Championships
Nashport, Ohio - The Virtues Golf Club
Wednesday-Friday, May 2-4, 2018
Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Schar Athletic Complex - Ashland, Ohio (Ashland University host)
Friday-Sunday, May 4 & 6, 2018
Women's Lacrosse Tournament
Hosted by highest remaining seed (Quarterfinals Tuesday at campus sites)
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2018
Softball Tournament
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - Sandusky, Ohio
Friday-Sunday, May 10-13, 2018
Baseball Tournament
Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) - Detroit, Mich.
