EDITOR’S NOTE: This event has been canceled due to the weather.
Press release
GALION – The annual Galion Kiwanis Track Invitational is being held at Unckrich Stadium in Galion Friday, May 5, and is shaping up to be a great event. Field events begin at 4:00 p.m., while the running events begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission for the invitational is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
This year’s field includes 15 teams from the local area and around the state. Those competing include: Ashland, Clear Fork, Colonel Crawford, Galion, Lexington, Mansfield Senior, Marion Harding, Northwestern, Ontario, Pleasant, Shelby, Watkins Memorial, West Holmes, Lucas and Cristo Rey Columbus High School.
“This is one of the marquee late season track meets in the region,” said Athletics Director Kyle Baughn. “I want to thank the Galion Kiwanis Club for their support of our student-athletes and the Galion City School District.”
A meet of this size takes great support. Many volunteers from the Galion community will be helping to make this year’s event great for the student-athletes, coaches and fans.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to compete against some of the best competition in the state,” said High School track coach Todd Roston. “Our kids are excited to compete, and I can’t wait to see how they respond to the high level of competition.”
“I want to thank the Galion Kiwanis Club for their outstanding support of our district,” said Superintendent Jim Grubbs. “We are proud to be the host site for this meet, and appreciate the tremendous support from the Galion Kiwanis Club and the entire Galion community.”
For more information about the Galion Kiwanis Club Track Invitational, contact Kyle Baughn at 419-468-6500.