• The “Simplot Games” is the biggest indoor high school track meet in the United States.  The Games allow high school athletes of all abilities to compete with runners of the same competitive level.  All high school runners are welcome.
• Last year, more than 50 races were contested at 800-meters, 1600-meters, and 3,200-meters.  In addition, more than eight 4x800-Meter heats were contested.
• Information and results can be found on the www.simplotgames.com web site.
• Participation in the Simplot Games is not required to register for this program.  Athletes may elect to train and compete in local indoor track meets only or train and not compete at all.
• A 10-week program is required to prepare for Simplot. Athletes wishing to compete must commit to the program by December 31st, 2003. A $50 non-refundable deposit will guarantee transportation.   

Here to Register for Simplot Training

Simplot Dates, Facility, and Location

February 19-21st, 2004.
Holt Arena, University of Idaho
Pocatello, Idaho
200-Meter banked plywood track

Program Dates & Practice Times

• TBA - Most likely Monday and Wednesday evenings at Balch Fieldhouse in Boulder and Saturday mornings outdoors, weather permitting at a local track. Track meet schedule TBD.

One-on-One planning meetings

• Planning/Goal-Setting Meetings with each registrant to be scheduled in early December at Ric Rojas’ residence/office.
• Planning is the foundation of this program.  Attendance at the initial one-on-one planning meeting is required.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend these sessions. Two additional planning and assessment sessions will be scheduled.

Registration & Entry Fees and Travel Expenses

Item	Amount	Notes
Ric Rojas Running Program Fee*	$   125.00	Remit to Running International by 12/15/2003
Commitment & transportation fee	$   60.00	Remit to Running International by 12/31/2003
Room Expense (4 nights based on 4 athletes/room)	$   60.00	Remit to Running International by 1/15/2004
Simplot Entry Fee (One open event & one relay)	$   20.00	Remit to Running International by 1/15/2004
Meals	$ 75.00	Each athlete is responsible for this expense.
Estimated Program Expenses	$ 335.00

*        Important Notes:

o       Group discounts, $10/athlete will be subtracted for 6 or more athletes from one high school – this must be coordinated by a single point of contact, and at least six (6) complete registration packages (questionnaire, waiver, and $85 fee) and fees must be submitted together.

o       A “sliding scale” fee based on income is available. This scale applies to the $95 Program fee only.  Please ask about the sliding scale.

o       Note:  Local transportation and meet entry fees are not included in this estimate

o       The room expense does not apply should the athlete elect to travel independently.

o       The $50 non-refundable deposit is both a good faith commitment and transportation cost. . If the athlete travels with the club to Simplot, the money covers transportation.

o       If the athlete travels independently and competes at Simplot, the $50 is refunded. If the athlete can not compete for any reason, Ric Rojas Running will retain the deposit.

o       A USA Track and Field card will be required to enter USA Track and Field Sanctioned meets.  Please log onto USATF.org and follow the directions to register for the card.