May 1, 2012

Hilton High School hosts seventh annual "Runnin' Cadet Invitational Classic" May 5, 2012; 39 schools to attend; special events: pole vault, steeplechase; events start at 2 pm 

Hilton High School, 400 East Ave., Hilton, will be the site for the Seventh Annual Invitational Runnin' Cadet Classic which features the best in western NY high school Track and Field beginning at 2 pm.  The program includes unique races including the "Saturday Night Showdown".  "Our dream has been to create an event that pulls all the best athletes together into a one heat/flight showdown to determine the champion," Hilton Cross Country/Track Coach Mike Szepanik said. "Last year’s meet was considered to be the most competitive and exciting meet in the area.  I think we have successfully pulled in the area's best again this year.  The events are filled with defending State and Sectional Champions, as well as future stars.  This meet has the potential to be the most exciting track meet in the Rochester area again this year."   -  MEET PROGRAM  -

Watch exceptional athletes from these schools:  McQuaid, Gates Chili, Spencerport, Bishop Kearney, Brighton, West Irondequoit, Mendon, Sutherland, Wayland Cohocton, Leroy, Thomas, Aquinas, Arcadia, Athena, Amherst (section 6), Edison, Starpoint (section 6), Williamsville South (Section 6), Williamsville North (Section 6), Rush Henrietta, Churchville-Chili, Harley Allendale Columbia, Canandaigua, Wilson, Fairport, Penfield, Warsaw, Red Jacket, School of the Arts, Franklin, Geneseo, Lakeville (section 6), East High, Olympia, Penn Yan, Williamson, Northstar Christian Academy, Lancaster (section 6) and of course the host school, Hilton.   Directions to Schools

UNIQUE FEATURES: “The Glavin” secnd leg of the Fleet Feet Distance Runner of the Year series presented by Nike “The Glavin” is in memory of Pete Glavin, resident of the Hilton School District and former meet director of the McQuaid Cross Country Invitational.  Pete’s influence on the Rochester area running community extends well beyond McQuaid and Hilton.  Pete was also co-founder of the Genesee Valley Harriers.  Pete is and will continue to be missed.  “The Glavin” is a collection of the best distance runners in the area to run 3200m (boys) and 3000m (girls) and is part of the Fleet Feet Distance Runner of the Year series presented by Nike.  “The Glavin” will be run during the Saturday Night Showdown.                     

New this year is the “Saturday Night Showdown”.  Athletes that advance to the finals in select races 400m and down, selected field events as well top seeded distance runners will face off in the “Saturday Night Showdown”.  This should prove to be an exciting addition to the meet as we plan to highlight the athletes and then watch the showdown as athletes showcase their talents.  Before each event participating athletes will be announced and a short “Bio” will be read.  Top 3 will receive plaques and places 4-6 will receive medals and the Champion will receive Champion T-shirt.  Awards will be given out immediately following each event. 

Top Pole Vaulters will be highlighted!  The top male and female pole vaulters including Karmen Auble from Warsaw are expected to vault at night in front of the grandstand on a raised runway.  This will be the main field event during the Saturday Night Showdown  

The Cross Country Steeplechase: cross country runners this is your chance to “get off the track”.  The event will be run at dusk.  Athletes will start with 1 ½ laps on the track with steeple barriers, then athletes run off the track to run 800m loop on the grass complete with hay bales and return to finish with a lap on the track over the steeple barriers.  The Cross Country Steeplechase will kick off the Saturday Night Showdown.

For further information: Hilton Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi may be reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 2135.