Jan. 6, 2017
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Nittany Lion track and field teams will participate in hosting the annual Kevin Dare High School Invitational, Saturday at Ashenfelter III Indoor Track. Several athletes from high schools are set to compete with the events set to commence at 10:00 a.m. The Dare Invitational is named in memory of former Nittany Lion and State College Area High School standout Kevin Dare, who was tragically killed in a pole-vaulting accident at the Big Ten Indoor Championships in 2002.
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Kevin was also a high school standout, winning two Pennsylvania state titles while competing at State College High School. For more information on Kevin Dare and the Kevin Dare Foundation, log on to www.KevinDare.com.
Due to sanctioning restrictions, ONLY schools from the following states may compete:
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia.
Also Note - According to NCAA Rule 13.12.3.5, this meet must appear on your schedule for your athletes to compete.
KEVIN DARE "HEART OF THE LION" AWARD:
In memory of Penn State pole vaulter Kevin Dare, the Penn State Track and Field staff introduced a new way of honoring Kevin in 2012. The "Kevin Dare Heart of the Lion" Award is presented to promote courage, sportsmanship and leadership in track and field. Each accepted team will be asked to nominate an athlete from their boys' and girls' program. A link to nominate will be sent to all ACCEPTED teams.
Please direct all KD Invitational questions to Director of Operations Laura Loht at lel5115@psu.edu or (814) 863-2120.