Saturday, January 16, 2010

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!