University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville Athletics Set to Host Run Jump Throw Event Oct. 19
09.17.2024 | General, Athletics News
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Athletics is set to host a Run Jump Throw event sanctioned by USA Track & Field and sponsored by First Bank and Explore Asheville on Saturday, October 19.
"On the heels of the Summer Olympics in Paris, we are excited to bring the Run Jump Throw event to our campus and our community," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. "It is a great way to showcase our new outdoor track, introduce track and field to our local youth, and engage our student-athletes and coaches with the greater Asheville community."
USA Track & Field's RunJumpThrow is a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping, and throwing skills through track & field. The Run Jump Throw event replaces the annual UNC Asheville Sportsfest and will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 from 10 AM – 12 PM on the Karl Straus Track on the campus of UNC Asheville. This free event is for kids ages 7-12 who will enjoy a fun morning of physical activity. Participants will receive a swag bag courtesy of USA Track & Field as well.
"Teaming up with UNC Asheville Athletics and USA Track & Field to inspire our young people at this hand-on event is a joy," added Vic Isley, President & CEO for Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. "Enabling these kinds of opportunities for our community is one of the reasons we were proud $1.5 million investors in the renovation of UNC Asheville's Karl Straus Track."Â Â
All participants must register by submitting a completed waiver (see link below) to Dani Nicosia (dnicosia@unca.edu) prior to Oct. 2, 2024.
Waiver link:Â ENGLISH | SPANISH
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
About Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most vibrant destinations in the southeast. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million to more than 50 community capital projects including sports venues.
