Saturday Schedule

Saturday, February 20, 2010

7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Athlete Warm-Up Time (Holt Arena)

8:00 a.m. Simplot Games Finals Begins

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ISU President’s Brunch (Stephens Performing Art Center) – by invitation only
Hosted by ISU Pres. Arthur Vailas and Dr. Laura Vailas

11:20 a.m. Simplot Games Ceremonies
Parade of Athletes including Olympians, Sponsors and Participants by State Affiliation, U.S. Army Rappelling demonstration

12:30 p.m. Simplot Games Finals - Competition Resumes

12:45 to 5:00 p.m. Medal Presentations

4:30 p.m. 2010 Simplot Games Concluded

After Dark Schedule

6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Simplot Games After Dark at ISU Pond Student Union Building:

6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Idaho Baked Potato Bar
Location: Lemhi Room, Main Floor

After filling food tray, eat dinner in one of the following rooms:

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Choice of Activities:

Track Academy: "Ready To Play: Mental Training for Student Athletes" presented by Dr. Ron Chamberlain, BYU Sports Psychologist CE Credit available through ISU for $50 – transferrable to any college or university
Location: Salmon River Room, Top Floor

OR

The Third Degree: Two-time NCAA D-2 National Champ (10k and XC) Scott Bauhs and internationally recognized distance coach Greg McMillan answer your questions about training to fulfill your potential
Location: Wood River Room, Main Floor

OR

Deal or No Deal: Win prizes at the Simplot Games version of the popular game – but watch out for the bomb or you’ll lose it all!
Location: Main Floor Lobby

* Door prizes in all three venues. Must be present to win. Arrive early – limited seating!

7:30 – 11:00 p.m. Dance Party: Live DJ Dance Party with video screens, laser lights, Obstacle Course, Twister and Mechanical Bull. Mechanical Bull ($2) and Concessions not included in ticket price. (Bull tickets available in Main Floor Lobby Information Desk.)
Location: Ballroom, Main Floor

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Coaches Hospitality Room sponsored by adidas: Food and beverages while mingling with Scott Bauhs, Coach Greg McMillan and adidas reps. Cool Coaches Raffle for adidas gifts, open to all attendees. Restricted 21 and over.
Location: Wood River Room, Main Floor

Friday Schedule

Friday, February 19, 2010

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends (Red Lion Hotel) Community Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Olympian Madeline Manning
Admission: $20. Tickets available: 208-235-5604

7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Athlete Warm-Up Time (Holt Arena)

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Coaches Meeting – North Side Bleachers – Section "K"

9:00 a.m. - - - - Meet Begins (Holt Arena)

11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Apache Helicopter lands on lawn south of Holt Arena piloted by Capt. Keith Grover of the Idaho National Guard in support of ISU ROTC and U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Olympians Autograph Signing – South Side Section "S"

3:00 p.m. Pole Vault and Indoor Javelin Exhibition

5:00 p.m. First day of competition (Preliminaries)

6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Simplot Games After Dark at ISU Pond Student Union Building

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsor Dinner (Red Lion Hotel) – by invitation only
7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Hour / Mingle with Olympians
7:30 p.m. – Dinner Served

Thursday Schedule

Thursday, February 19, 2009

7:00 a.m. Set up Track – prepare for Meet

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. US Army – rappelling practice

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Athlete Warm-Up Time (Holt Arena)

3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Team Check-in and Packet Distribution (Holt Arena turf NE corner)

3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Simplot Games Store opens (Holt Arena turf NE corner)

4:45 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. Simplot Games Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
(Holt Arena – on Simplot Games logo oval track)
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce hosted by Pocatello Chiefs

5:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Meet Begins – Holt Arena
Preliminary Races – 1600 and 3200
Weight Throw - Finals

2010 Simplot Games Schedule - Wednesday

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Athlete Warm-Up Time (Holt Arena)

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Simplot Games Official’s Meeting (Red Lion) – By Invitation only