Track & Field and Cross-Country Bulletin for Sep 26, 2012
Its A Great American Festival Weekend!
The first college race goes off at 4:00 pm on Friday at the Wake-Med Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. High School races start at 8:00 am on Saturday morning and include the New Balance Race of Champions, several seeded, invitational and Junior Varisty races. The Robert Shumake Historically Black College & University Challenge and the American Independent Schools Cross Country Challengewill round out an action-packed day.
A few things to remember:
1. Race Assignments have been posted.
2. The Pasta Dinner is Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Herbert C. Young Community Center. Tickets are still available.
3. Directions to the Course are here.
4. Packet Pick-up starts Friday from 1_00 to 5:00 pm and again on Saturday morning beginning at 6:30am
5. Click here for Course Maps
6. Answers to most frequently asked questions.
7.. Drink plenty of Primo Water to stay hydrated before and after your race!
And a few extras goodies ---
Stop by the New Balance Retail Tent at the course and pick up a commemorative event tee-shirt, or get fittet for a perfect pair of running shoes. New Balance is the primary sponsor of the Great American Cross-Country Festival and American Independent Schools Cross Country Challenge.
The Carolina RailHawks will host the NASL Quarterfinal round on Saturday, September 29th at 7:00pm at WakeMed Soccer Park. Discount tickets are available to all Great American Cross Country Festival participants and families. Simply click HERE and enter the promo code GACCF to receive 20% off your order when ordering online. Click here for more information.
Free NCSA Webinar - College Recruiting Simplified- Log in from home at 7:00 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, September 30th, to receive exclusive track and field and cross country recruiting information. Register early as space is limited. Hosted by Paul Putnam, owner of BASICS Sports Medicine at Weber State University. Log in and you will receive a number to call. Full details on the seminar ...
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The first 150 teams to pick up their packets will receive a sample can in their race packet...Spray...Share...Stay COOL & DRY!
- Use the Discount Promo Code: GACC2012NC (found in packet) and SAVE $60 on case orders (12 cans) through Orders@DryGoods.com
Thank You to our GACC/AISC Sponsors
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