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. The
Kids All-Comer Races have been cancelled for the Summer of 2007 because
the High School track is being repaired. The following information
applies most other years and will be updated in 2008 The following
information regarding last year's events will give you an idea what to
expect next year.. 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) .
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.
Currently, two meets All-Comers Meets are scheduled for this year.
The schedule so far for 2007: July 17, July 24.
A report
from one meet.
Best Performances of Summer 2004.
Best
performances
of Summer 2000.