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Training program sponsors 5K run
The Pointer
Jspen826@uwsp.edu
On Saturday April 19, 2008 the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Athletic Training Program will host the 1st Annual Spring Thaw, a 5K run through Schmeeckle Reserve.
The run will begin at 10:30 a.m. outside the Health Enhancement Center and then head north on Maria Drive into Schmeeckle. From there, participants will run along the shores of Lake Joanis and on the winding trails of the woody reserve, back on to Reserve St, and end at Coleman Field.
Anyone from the community can participate in the run.
“We wanted to keep it open to the community to get more people involved,” said senior Amy Statz.
Participants can register for the event by going to the Spring Thaw website and clicking on registration. From there you can print off a form and send it, along with the $20 registration fee to: University Wisconsin-Stevens Point HEC 103 2050 Fourth Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481, or pick up a registration form at the HEC, room 103.
Registration includes a t-shirt, a race bag filled with goodies, food and beverages at the end of the race, awards, and the opportunity to win door prizes. There will also be day-of registration at the HEC starting at 9:00 a.m., but shirt sizes will not be guaranteed at this time.
Proceeds from the race will go to the improvement of the current Athletic Training Facility and give athletic training students the opportunity to go to conferences, conduct more thorough research, and provide scholarships to deserving students.