Saturday, January 30, 2010

Simplot Games Store

Pre-Order your Simplot Games Gear at discount prices and guarantee best choice before the Games begin. Hoodies, adidas bags, t-shirts, jackets, hats, water bottles, posters, mugs, souvenir batons, collectible pins, and sweatpants (which sold out in two hours last year) are all available now for pre-order.

You can also purchase Simplot Games After Dark tickets online or at the Games on Thursday and Friday at the Simplot Games Store. The first 500 After Dark tickets sold receive a free gift from adidas.

Transportation - Simplot Games Shuttle

For your convenience, the Simplot Games offers free transportation between Holt Arena and many hotels and shopping centers. Two shuttle buses operate as follows:

All day Friday and Saturday (including Friday evening to and from the Simplot Games After Dark party at the Pond Student Union Building)

Pickup is every 30 minutes at the shuttle stops and travels to Holt Arena and back again

Please use the Simplot Games Shuttle vans for your regular transportation needs on Friday and Saturday. In case of emergency transportation, the Simplot Games Dispatch Desk may be contacted at 720-880-8229, which is available Thursday evening through Sunday.

See the complete shuttle schedule for pickup and delivery times. For more information visit our Travel Information web page.

16 days left to register

Begin the registration process now to ensure your entry for North America's Premier Indoor High School Track and Field Event.

REMINDER: There are NO entry standards for the Simplot Games. Registration is open to all students in grades 9-12. Each athlete is eligible to enter one track event, two field events and two relays. Standards apply ONLY if you desire to enter a second race OR qualify to waive the field event preliminaries on Friday. Application forms for these exceptions are on the website.

Registration closes Sunday, Feb. 14th at midnight. No entries will be accepted after that time. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 208-235-5604.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Follow Simplot Games on Twitter

Simplot Games is using Twitter! Join today!

http://twitter.com/SimplotGames

Register Today

There are currently over 70 teams registered for this year's Simplot Games. Registration cut-off date is February 14! Get your registration submitted today!

Simplot Games Poster


If you would like a free 2010 Simplot Games poster, request one by sending an e-mail to Simplot.Games@Simplot.com with "POSTER" in the subject line. Include your name and mailing address in the e-mail.

Remember:

2010 Simplot Games will be held February 18-20, 2010

How bad do you want it?

Less than 5 weeks till Simplot Games

Registration is now open! Go to www.simplotgames.com to register today!

Now on Facebook

Simplot Games is now on Facebook - Become a fan today!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simplot-Games/212798288437

Track Academy

Features Dr. Ron Chamberlain, Ph.D., BYU Sports Psychologist

"Ready to Play: Mental training for student-athletes"

Participants should be ready to play by learning how to:
  • Focus at performance time
  • Get competitive edge through practical psychological skills
  • Be in a positive emotional state and properly energized
Part of the Simplot Games After Dark activities! Buy tickets online at www.simplotgames.com.

New this year to Simplot Games...

Simplot Games After Dark
Don't miss out all the fun this great night has to offer!

Friday, February 19, 2010
ISU Student Union Building
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Overview of Events
6 to 7 p.m. Dinner, Baked Idaho Potato Bar
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Choice of Activity
  • Track Academy - "Ready to Play: Mental Readiness for Competition" by Ron Chamberlain, BYU Sports Psychologist
  • The Third Degree - Olympians answer your questions
  • Deal or No Deal - Simplot Games version
(Prizes at all three activities including iPods, adidas shoe certificates, and more.)
7:30 to 11 p.m. Dance Party with DJ, Video Screens, Laser Lights, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Games, Concessions, and a Mechanical Bull!

Buy tickets for the entire night presale at www.simplotgames.com. Pre-sold tickets (limit 500) include Dinner, Activities, and Dance Party.

Tickets for just the dance will be available for purchase at the door for $15.

Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends

This year's Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends features Olympian Madeline Manning. It will take place Friday, February 19, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at the Red Lion Hotel. Tickets are $20. You can purchase tickets online at www.simplotgames.com, or you can cal (208) 235-5604.

2010 Guest Olympians

This year's guest Olympians include -

Dick Fosbury
Honorary Chairman of Simplot Games
'68 Gold Medal Winner High Jump
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
World Olympians Assoc. President

Andre Phillips
'88 Gold Medal Winner 400 Meter Hurdles
Elected in 2009 to National Track & Field Hall of Fame

Madeline Manning
1968 Gold Medal Winner 800 meters
1973 Silver Medal Winner 4x400 meter relay
Four-Time Olympian 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980

2010 Simplot Games

2010 Simplot Games is set for February 18-20, 2010!
Remember it is free admission. Save the date, don't miss out on all the action!