Name: Elevate HER Summit
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-15

A small private club in Ann Arbor located on 32 rolling acres directly across the street from the U-M Stadium. Features a 9-hole golf course - play it twice from a difference set of tees to make it a round of 18. The season runs from mid-April to mid-November and members enjoy a lively calendar of events.

Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club

The challenging fairways and greens lie among stately trees, The Golf Course is also the home course for the Michigan Cross Country team. The first-floor Letterwinners Room provides an intimate space for gatherings. The 2nd floor features a ballroom that can accommodate 200 people and includes a terrace overlooking to course.

U-M Golf Course

University of Michigan Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse is a unique meeting space overlooking the University of Michigan Golf Course. The clubhouse can host events all year, and has a capacity of 225 people.

University of Michigan Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse

U-M Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex

Yost is the home of the University of Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team, which plays in the Big Ten Conference. OfIn addition to hockey games, Yost offers public skating, concessions, skate rental, pro shop (featuring U-M apparel), learn-to-skate classes, and birthday party space.

Yost Ice Arena

Yost is the home of the University of Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team, which plays in the Big Ten Conference.

Yost Arena tours take you on an inside look at restricted areas, team bench, locker rooms, press box, and suites levels.

The largest stadium in North America is located in Ann Arbor where on many an autumn Saturday afternoon more than 110,000 college football fans wander into Michigan Stadium to cheer on the Wolverines. Go blue!

Michigan Stadium

The largest stadium in North America is located in Ann Arbor where on many an autumn Saturday afternoon more than 110,000 college football fans wander into Michigan Stadium to cheer on the Wolverines.

Walk right onto the 50-yard line! The Big House tour features access to restricted areas such as the team locker room, the press box, media areas, suite levels and premium seating.

**Tour includes (60-90 minutes):**  
- Michigan Stadium Field  
- Michigan Football Game Day Locker Room  
- Michigan Stadium Press Box  
- Club and Suite Level

**Cost:**  
$20 per person

Delicious, organic and vegan-friendly pastries and desserts from your local favs served with great coffee. Located across the street from U-M Stadium on Main Street.

Drip House Coffee Co

Serves as the indoor home playing field for lacrosse and is used by U-M athletics for indoor practices for a variety of sports. The university's intramural and club sports programs also use the facility.

U-M Oosterbaan Field House

Looking for the best pizza in Ann Arbor? Rejoice, you aficionados of all things pizza pie, the seemingly endless search is finally over. From thin crust to deep dish to gluten-free options and beyond, Cottage Inn has got you covered.

Since 1948 they've offered the Ann Arbor community superior products using only the finest ingredients available. Not to mention, they're always listening to our customers in an effort to provide the best possible service around. The result? Decadent, delicious, delivery-ready gourmet pizza.

Cottage Inn - Packard St.

Serving huge, healthy, fast burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and more.

BTB Burrito

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

The Women in Sports: Elevate HER Summit is a high-impact Michigan Athletics event designed to promote the importance and value of creating opportunities for women in athletics; bring our community together to hear from industry leaders and alumni; and create meaningful professional development, networking and mentorship opportunities for student-athletes, alumni, and community members. The Summit will bring together high-profile, powerful women in the sports industry for an intentional evening of storytelling, leadership development, and networking.

The summit will be emceed by Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, author and U-M alumna Andrea Joyce (LSA, '76). A veteran broadcaster with NBC and CBS Sports whose career spans 18 Olympics, from Seoul in 1988 through the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Joyce will guide the evening's program, which will feature a panel discussion titled "Women in Sports: Pathways, Power and Persistence."

Elevate HER Summit

Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

Elevate HER Summit

Want to learn more about the area and event? Ask our friendly tour guide.

About Elevate HER Summit

Places to eat, shop & play near this event

Quick Links

Where this happens

Happening in Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Nearby in Ann Arbor Sports Commission