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Flint City Bucks soccer star, Rhys myers, center-back

Sports

From great ice hockey arenas, baseball, softball and soccer fields to bowling centers, tennis and basketball courts, BMX and extreme sports Flint & Genesee is the place to be.

We take our sports seriously as demonstrated by these great athletes and teams that have come from Flint & Genesee:

Claressa Shields, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in Women’s Boxing
Mott College Basketball Team, NJCAA National Champions in 2012, 2008, 2007 & 2003
Mark Ingram, 2009 Heisman Trophy Winner
Charlie Bell, Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson “Flintstones” who led the way to the 2000 NCAA Championship for Michigan State’s Basketball team
Chris Byrd, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist in Boxing and 2002 IBF World Heavy Weight Champion
Ken Morrow, 1980 Olympic Gold Medalist in Hockey and 4 time Stanley Cup Winner (1983, 1982, 1981 & 1980) with the New York Islanders

In addition to great sporting venues and over the top support from the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau when planning your event, there is always something going on around town for players, fans and families.

Flint Firebirds, Flint's OHL hockey team, play at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center

Sports Events

The athletic fields at Creasey Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc are used by thousands during baseball and softball season

Facilities

Flint & Genesee boasts a variety of historic and community sporting venues - from multi-sport complexes, basketball facilities, ice arenas, and ball fields to bowling centers,...

Area high school football teams compete in the Vehicle City Gridiron Classic at Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium

Group Dining

Hosting a special celebration like a bridal shower, retirement, or birthday? Many restaurants in Flint & Genesee have special private dining rooms and event menus that cater to...

Atwood Stadium at Kettering University hosts many outdoor sports events

RFP

The Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau provides service to tournament and event organizers at no charge.

Top Attractions

The main entrance to the Flint Farmers' Market.

Flint Farmers' Market

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Longway Planetarium

The Flint Institute of Arts' Bray Renaissance Gallery exhibit 17th Century French tapestries

Flint Institute of Arts

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For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

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