Page 4 - 2016-17 Girls Track & Field State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host
Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation has promoted the values of education based
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation
over 100 years ago. It
has been an honor
for our Association to
partner with member Indiana University
schools in the promo- IUHOOSIERS.com
tion of these ideals.
The importance of this Schedule of Events
mission is more critical Times are approximate for both days
today than ever in our 3 p.m. Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus
history. 3:30 High Jump, Shot Put
Currently in our state, 4:15 3200 M Relay Finals
5:00 100 M Dash Trials
over 160,000 students 5:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdle Trials
from 408 different 5:40 200 M Dash Trials
IHSAA member 6:10 Opening Ceremonies
schools choose to par- 6:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdles Finals
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate 6:25 100 M Dash Finals
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they 6:35 1600 M Run
6:45 400 M Relay
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. 7:05 400 M Dash
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, 7:20 300 M Low / Intermediate Hurdles
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that 7:45 800 M Run
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- 8:05 200 M Dash Finals
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains 8:15 3200 M Run
dramatic impact as these young people assume 8:30 1600 M Relay
leadership roles in our society. Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
A former high school principal once shared with each
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Program Credits
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Publisher
The students that perform before you today are Bobby Cox, Commissioner
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Editor
admirers to recall. Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Drew Dickinson, Sports Administration Intern
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Printing
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Photography
always been the objective. It is what we mean when Champions Illustrated, Indianapolis
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana!
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Cordially, three-sixty group, Indianapolis
IHSAA
P.O. Box 40650
Bobby Cox Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
IHSAA Commissioner
(317) 846-6601

www.IHSAA.org