High Point, N.C. – This weekend, the High Point University track and field program kicks off its outdoor season with the Bob Davidson Team Challenge at Vert Stadium. The event runs from March 20-21 and will feature 12 schools. Best of all, it’s free for fans! You can cheer for your favorite athletes from the stands, but please stay clear of the competition area unless you’re a coach or athlete.
Participating Schools:
- Akron
- App State
- Duke
- Elon
- High Point
- Lafayette
- Lenoir-Rhyne
- Liberty
- UNC
- NC A&T
- UNC-Greensboro
- Virginia Tech
- Wake Forest
Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 20
- Field Events
10:30 AM – Hammer (Women followed by Men)
2:30 PM – Javelin (Women followed by Men)
6:00 PM – High Jump (Men)
Saturday, March 21
Field Events
11:00 AM – High Jump (Women)
12:00 PM – Shot Put (Women followed by Men)
12:00 PM – Long Jump (Women in Pit A, Men in Pit B)
2:00 PM – Pole Vault (Women followed by Men)
2:00 PM – Discus (Women followed by Men)Running Events (Women then Men)
1:30 PM – 3000m Steeplechase
2:00 PM – 400m Relay
2:15 PM – 1500m
2:30 PM – 100m Hurdles/110m Hurdles
2:50 PM – 400m
3:10 PM – 100m
3:30 PM – 800m
3:55 PM – 400m Hurdles
4:15 PM – 200m
4:35 PM – 5000m
5:15 PM – 1600m Relay
5:30 PM – Awards Ceremony
This meet follows NCAA rules and will use a championship scoring format for six or more teams. In this setup, points are awarded as follows: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Teams can enter two relay teams, with only the top team’s score counting.
In recent years, track and field has seen growing popularity, especially with an increase in viewership via platforms like ESPN+. More people are tuning in and engaging on social media. Hashtags like #GoHPU and #DefendTheTeam are trending, connecting fans and athletes alike.
Join in the excitement and support your team this weekend!
