2013 Simplot Games Event Calendar

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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

Thursday, February 14, 2013

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

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.                        First day of Preliminary Competition Begins

                                                                      (Holt Arena)

                                                                      Preliminary Races:

                                                                      1600 and 3200 distance

                                                                      Weight Throw – Finals

Friday, February 15, 2013

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.                   Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends (Red Lion Hotel – 1555 Pocatello Creek Road)

                                                                           Community Breakfast with Keynote Speaker
                                                                  Olympian and Gold Medalists Olga Korbut

                                                                  Admission:  $20.  Tickets available online or

                                                                  by calling :  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, Section “K”)

9:00 a.m.                                              Second day of Preliminary competition begins

                                                                  (Holt Arena)

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.                  Olympians Autograph Signing

                                                                  (South Side Section “S”)

5:00 p.m.                                             Second day of Preliminary competition ends

Friday Evening:

6:00 to 10:00 p.m.            Simplot Games After Dark

                                                   (ISU Pond Student Union Building)

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.              Idaho Baked Potato Bar

                                                   Location:  Lemhi Room, Main Floor

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

• Track Academy:   Presented by Dr. Jared Price, D.O., Sports Medicine Specialist                          Location:  Salmon River Room, Top Floor (Room Limit:  100)

OR

• In The Spotlight:   Olympian Lashinda Demus, Silver 2012 London Womens 400m Hurdles

                           Location:   Wood River Room, Main Floor (Room Limit:  250)

OR

• Deal or No Deal:   Win prizes at the Simplot Games version of the popular game

                           Location:  Main Floor Lobby

* Door prizes in all three venues.  Must be present to win. 

Arrive early – limited seating!

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.             Dance Party:  Live DJ Dance Party with video screens,

                                                   laser lights, Obstacle Course, Twister and Mechanical Bull.

                                                   Location:    Ballroom, Main Floor

 Saturday, February 16, 2013

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

8:00 a.m.                                             Simplot Games Finals Begins

11:25 a.m.                                           Simplot Games Ceremonies

                                                                 Parade of Athletes including Olympians,

                                                                 Sponsors and Participants by State

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

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

4:30 p.m.                                             2013 Simplot Games Conclude