Track and Field

SDSU T&F to Host Summer Nights Meet on July 13

SDSU T&F to Host Summer Nights Meet on July 13SDSU T&F to Host Summer Nights Meet on July 13

June 23, 2016

SAN DIEGO -

SUMMER NIGHTS T&F JULY 13 MEET INFO

In conjunction with USA Track and Field San Diego and Movin Shoes, San Diego State will play host to a Summer Nights Track & Field Series meet on July 13.

The meet, which is open to any and all entrants of all ages and abilities, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. PT with the pole vault. The women's 400-meter hurdles kicks off the running events at 6 p.m. PT with the meet slated to end with the 1,600-meter racewalk at 9 p.m. PT.

Each event is $5 for those who pre-register at www.Athletic.net and $7 to register on the day of competition starting at 3 p.m. PT. Note that day of event entries will not be accepted 30 minutes for the start of each event. Parking is $2 per hour (pay at a kiosk).

All races are electronically timed and two pole vault pits will go at the same time. A wind gauge will also be used for all straightaway races.

The track is located at San Diego State off of Montezuma Road and 55th street (San Diego, CA 92182).

For more information, contact Aztec head coach Shelia Burrell at sburrell@mail.sdsu.edu.

The Summer Night Track and Field Series started in the summer of 2010 and has grown each year because of the meet directors, competitors, USATF, Movin Shoes and the Grassroots Running Project.

"We have four great events the community can take part in and enjoy," 2016 Summer Nights Track & Field Series Director Paul Greer said. "We are indeed very proud of the seven-year history of the series. Track and field is for everybody and we'd love to see you at our upcoming events."

"We have been a part of both the winter and summer track and field series put on by the USATF San Diego Association," Burrell said. "Events like this that invite the community to visit our beautiful campus and be part of something positive and family oriented is a great way to bring exposure to our track and field program as well as the university.

"Last year's event was a blast. It was so much fun. We saw families bringing young kids to experience track and field for the first time. One family was on vacation in San Diego, read online that we had a meet and decided to bring their three kids to run for fun. We also saw competitors of all abilities trying different events for the pure joy of trying something new.

"It's a great event for our local high school, junior college and college athletes to also compete in, as we are able to provide a competitive experience for them as well as cater to the novice track and field community.

"The SDSU track and field program would like to invite as many people with an interest to our July 13 summer nights meet. All you need is a great attitude and a willingness to do your best."