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30th Roy Griak Invitational

Coach Griak Remembered

Griak Invitational Web site

 
Date Saturday, September 26, 2015
   
Site University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course - Directions
Larpenteur Ave. and Cleveland, St. Paul (2275 W. Larpenteur Ave.)
     
Time 8:55 a.m. National Anthem
  9:00 a.m. Suzy Wilson Women's Maroon III (Division III) Competition
  9:50 a.m. Women's Maroon II (Division II) Competition
  9:55 a.m. Suzy Wilson Women's Maroon III Awards
  10:40 a.m. Men's Maroon III (Division III) Competition
  10:45 a.m. Women's Maroon II Awards
  11:30 a.m. Men's Maroon II (Division II) Competition
  11:35 a.m. Men's Maroon III Awards
  12:10 p.m. Presentation of Flag & National Anthem
  12:20 p.m. Merrill Fischbein Men's Gold (Division I) Competition
  12:25 p.m. Men's Maroon II Awards
  12:45 p.m. Presentations - Honorary Referees
  1:10 p.m. Jack Johnson Women's Gold (Division I) Competition
  1:15 p.m. Merrill Fischbein Men's Gold Awards
  1:45 p.m. Goldy's Kids Run
  2:00 p.m.  National Anthem - Special Event
  2:15 p.m. Larry Zirgibel High School Boys' Gold Competition
  2:20 p.m. Jack Johnson Women's Gold Awards
  3:05 p.m. Gary Wilson High School Girls' Gold Competition
  3:10 p.m. Larry Zirgibel High School Boys' Gold Awards
  3:55 p.m. High School Boys' Maroon Competition
  4:00 p.m. Gary Wilson High School Gold Awards
  4:45 p.m. High School Girls' Maroon Competition
  4:50 p.m. Boys' High School Maroon Awards
  5:35 p.m. Girls' High School Maroon Awards
     
Distance High School: 5,000 meters - Boys & Girls Competitions
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Course Inspection

Friday, September 25 – 2:00 to 6:00 pm and 8:00 a.m. till race time on Saturday. Course will be marked with painted lines and directional signage. Large course maps will be posted at awards stand.

   
   
Chip Timing

Will be used again for all races.  Lynx back-up will be used. Wear bib numbers on front.  Each coach is responsible for ALL the chips that are assigned to their team. They should be returned to the chip tent (west of the finish corral). Your school will be charged for any unreturned chips.

   
Meet Results Unofficial results will be posted on the Awards Stand board, available as soon as they are tallied and recorded. Official results will be produced and available in Driving Range Building. You will also be able to obtain official results atwww.gophersports.com
   
Awards Top 7 of winning team in each Division
Top 3 teams in each Division
Top 20 individuals in each Division
Top Individual in each Division - Special Trophy
   
Award Presentation

Award ceremony for the Maroon and Gold competitions will be held at the Awards area. Please be on time!!!!

   
   
 
Parking

Team vans:  Gibbs Farm Lot and Robbie Soccer Stadium.  Go 1 block east of the course – take a left – enter parking lot for Gibbs Farm/Soccer Stadium.  Back up location remaining spots in the Golf Course Main Lot.                             

Team Busses: Parking will be in Parking Lot 55 on the St. Paul Campus. Drop team off at the golf course. Continue West on Larpenteur Ave. – take a left on Eustis St.; left on Como Ave. – right into Gate 24 for Lot 55.

   
Admission Fee The University will be charging $8 entry fee for adults and $5 for students/youth/seniors (62 & above).  Kids age 2 & under are free. The official Griak Invitational program can be purchased for $2. 
   
Spectator Parking

S101 (on the corner of Cleveland and Commonwealth) and the Gortner Ave. Ramp.  Shuttles will transport to the golf course.  Park at your own risk on the city streets.

   
Clocks

Display clocks at mile and 3K for the Women’s and High School races.

   
Bad Weather Policy Click Here
   
Trainers

Trainers will be at the course on the day of the race.  Doctors will be on call.  EMT on site.  Click here for the letter to athletic trainers.  MEDICAL INFORMATION should be readily available on all your athletes - allergies, medical conditions, etc., & parental releases to treat.

   
Course Description Rolling hills and grassy terrain the entire course.
   
 

 

Future Roy Griak Invitationals 
  2016 - September 24, 2016
  2017 - September 23, 2017
  2018 - September 29, 2018
  2019 - September 28, 2019
   
 

 

   
Other Important Things to Know
 
  • Please have your team stay off the greens.  No team tents on fairways.
  • The National Anthem will be sung at 8:55 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • The course is clearly marked in alleys-White
  • Display clocks at 1K, mile and 3K for the Women’s and High School Races.
  • Display clocks at the 1K, mile, 3K and 5K for the Men’s Races
  • Wear bib numbers on front.
  • Please have runners run over the chip mats – keep moving through the chute to the back
  • No dogs or other pets are allowed on the Golf Course Grounds.  No bikes or wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs and baby strollers) are allowed on the Golf Course Grounds. 
  • A university vendor will be selling food and beverages to spectators and athletes
  • NO shower facilities will be provided!