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.
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) . More information can be found at the Center Region Parks and Rec web site.
General All-Comer's Races. These are generally held on several TUESDAY NIGHTS in July. 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.
We received word late this Spring that the meets will not
go on this year, 2008. There's a chance that the NVRC might try to
organize one or two smaller scale, impromptu meets. We'll post
information here if this happens. To keep up with the latest on this
and other local running news, join the NVRC Yahoo Discussion Group.
A report
from one meet.
Best Performances of Summer 2004.
Best
performances
of Summer 2000.