October 20, 2009
THE WOODLANDS – Some of the nation’s elite cross country runners will come to The Woodlands to compete in the 2009 Conference USA Cross Country Championship on Saturday, October 31.
Hosted by the University of Houston, the championship will be held at the Bear Branch Sportsfields, 5205 Research Forest Drive, the largest sports complex in The Woodlands. The events are free and open to the public.
Men will run an 8k race while women will compete in a 5k race. The competition is expected to attract more than 200 student-athletes.
“The Woodlands is uniquely positioned for this championship,” said Nick Wolda, President of The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau. “In addition to outstanding facilities, The Woodlands has outstanding hotels and five million square feet of shopping, dining & entertainment.”
Conference USA is celebrating its 15th year as it continues to enhance both men and women’s athletic programs. The conference is home to 12 nationally prominent, tradition-rich members in East Carolina, Houston, Marshall, Memphis, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UCF and UTEP.
“We are thrilled to hold the 2009 Conference USA Cross Country Championship in The Woodlands. Bear Branch Sportsfields has already hosted prestigious cross country meets throughout the year and we are glad to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to race on one of the premier courses in the country,” said Walter Brock, Assistant Director of Sports Services for Conference USA. “We thank The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau for generating excitement to help provide our student-athletes, coaches and fans with a memorable championship experience.”
For more information on events in The Woodlands, go to www.thewoodlandscvb.com and click on Events or call 281-363-2447. And for more information about Conference USA, visit www.conferenceusa.com.
READ MORE HERE
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for your comment. It will be reviewed and will appear on the blog soon.