U.P. Football All-Star Game
2023
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
camaraderie involved with an All-Star event.
Charity: All-Star Game proceeds will be donated to the following U.P. organizations:
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry will receive all food collected during the food drive,
Do It For Daniel Foundation, practice jerseys given to two U.P. football teams (Pickford & Cedarville-DeTour),
new footballs split between the two head coaches, Westwood & Lake Linden-Hubbell (12 footballs each).
Donation History
Game Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Game Time: 1 PM, Doors to the Dome open at Noon
Location: Northern Michigan University - Superior Dome (Marquette, MI)
Tickets: Cost: $7
Lodging: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Official Hotel Provider)
Television Broadcast Partner:
TV 6/FOX UP
www.uppermichiganssource.com
Radio Broadcast (live):
mediaBrew
Fox Sports Marquette 105.1 and 99.9
Streamed LIVE at www.foxsportsmarquette.com
Participants: U.P. Senior Football Players - Current Graduates (Invite only)
Number of Players: Approximately 40-45 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: 5-8 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: Team Black vs. Team Red
**(Fantasy draft of the players in March)**
Schools: Baraga, Bark River-Harris, Brimley, Calumet, Carney-Nadeau, Cedarville, Engadine, Escanaba, Ewen-Trout Creek, Forest Park, Gogebic (Bessemer & Wakefield-Marenisco),
Gladstone, Gwinn, Hancock, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Ishpeming, Kingsford, Lake Linden-Hubbell, L'Anse, Manistique, Marquette, Menominee, Mid Peninsula, Munising,
Negaunee, Newberry, North Central, North Dickinson, Norway, Ontonagon, Pickford, Rapid River, Rudyard, Sault Ste Marie, St. Ignace, Stephenson, Superior Central, West Iron County, Westwood
Team Colors:
Black Team Uniforms Jerseys: Black and White, Pants: Black (plain, no stripes), Socks: Black, Shoes: Black
Red Team Uniforms Jerseys: White and Red, Pants: Black (plain, no stripes), Socks: Red, Shoes: Black
Official Team Rosters & Profiles
History, Pictures, Awards, Videos & News
U.P. Football All-Star Game Trophy Ring
Itinerary for All-Star Week:
Monday, June 19, 2023
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 St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.
Location: Northern Michigan University, Meyland Hall
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Media Day:
Team and individual pictures, interviews with media personnel (newspapers, television and radio).
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Youth Football Camp:
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Superior Dome-Marquette, MI
Friday, June 23, 2023
All-Star Banquet:
Recognition of players and coaches, hors d' oeuvres reception
Guest Speaker: TBD
Location: Bottum University Center - Northern Michigan University
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, todd@Xcel.net)
Saturday, June 24, 2023
U.P. Football All-Star Game:
Location: Superior Dome (doors open at 12:00 PM)
Player and Coach Introductions: 1:00 PM
Kickoff: Immediately following player and coach introductions
Cost: $7
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
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.
Official Providers
Ambulance/EMS
Marquette General Hospital
580 W College Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 906-228-9440
Apparel/Uniforms/Shoes/Footballs
BSN Sports (Dan Bushmaker)
www.BSNSports.com
Athletic Trainers
Active Physical Therapy, Marquette & Ishpeming 906-204-7400
www.StayActiveUP.com
Awards Provider
BK Enterprises www.bkengravesit.com
410 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801 906-774-0097
Hotel Provider
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Official Hotel Provider)
Marketing Partner
Buzz Advertising Agency
906-371-0062
National Anthem
TBA
Officials
R-John Hogberg, C-Mark Giannunzio , U-Blaine Barabas, L-Eric Danielson, H-Randy Rovelsky, B-Elmer Albright, S-Charlie Morrison, F-Gary Lofholm
Public Address Announcer
Mike Lyons
Radio Broadcast (live):
mediaBrew
105.1 - 99.1 Fox Sports Marquette
Streamed LIVE at www.foxsportsmarquette.com
Television Broadcast Partner:
TV 6/FOX UP
www.uppermichiganssource.com
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.