SUMMER ALL-COMERS' MEETS
There are two sets of weekly All-Comer's track meets, one for Middle School kids through adults, the other for younger children. Neither is directly sponsored by the Nittany Valley Running Club, but Club members usually lend a hand timing and officiating. Both series are low-key community events that attract a range of participants. There are worse ways to spend a summer evening! There is no charge to participate.Â
Kid's All-Comer's Races. These are held WEDNESDAY NIGHTS from late June through the beginning of August. They are run at the State College High School track, behind the South Building. The meets are for boys and girls ages 5-12. Registration begins at 5:30. Events are free of charge. In case of rain, call 231-3071 for cancellation info. Parents and spectators are often enlisted to help time and judge events, which include Softball Toss, Long Jump, 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Run, and 1 Mile Run (11 &12 years only) . For more information, go to:
http://crpr.centreconnect.org/programs/Summer/Sum06-Youth-Overview.html
General All-Comer's Races. These are held TUESDAY NIGHTS from mid-June through early August. The Nittany Spiked Shoe Meets for Middle School through Masters runners are held at the Penn State track. They are also free of charge. Sign-up starts at 6:00 and the meets start at 6:15 sharp. Events include all the traditional outdoor running events, including 100 through 400 meter sprints, 800 through 3200 meter middle distance races, and hurdles and relays. Most field events can also be run, depending on the interest of those who attend.
This year, because of Coach Harry Groves' retirement, the All-Comers meet program is in transition. Currently, only two meets are scheduled. If more meets are scheduled, the revised schedule will be posted here.
The schedule so far for 2006: July 18, July 25. A report from one meet.
Best Performances of Summer 2004.
Best performances of Summer 2000.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 July 2008 13:53 )
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