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Falcon Track and Field Hosts Sid Sink Open on Saturday
January 24, 2012 | Women's Track and Field
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The Bowling Green State University track and field team proudly hosts the 2012 Sid Sink Open at Perry Field House beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 28.
The event is named in honor of former Falcon athlete and coach Sid Sink. Sink, a member of the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame, is one of the most decorated athletes in Bowling Green history.
A native of Greenville, Ohio, Sink earned NCAA All-American honors ten times during his career at BGSU from 1968 to 1972. He competed on both the cross country and track and field teams, and his number of All-American honors surpasses that of any other Falcon athlete in school history.
As a cross country athlete, Sink won All-American honors in three consecutive years. He placed ninth at the national meet in 1968, then placed 12th in 1969 and eighth in 1970. Sink was the Mid-American Conference champion in 1968 and 1969, and his efforts helped Bowling Green win the MAC's team championship in 1969.
With the track and field team, Sink was named All-American an additional seven times. He was a two-time NCAA champion in both indoor and outdoor track and field. He won the steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 1970 and 1971, then won the 3200m and distance medley relay (DMR) at the 1972 NCAA Indoor Championships. He also placed in the top five of an NCAA championship event three other times.
Sink owns six BGSU track records, including the 3000m, 3200m and 4800m in indoor competition. For ourtdoor marks, Sink owns the school record in the steeplechase, as well as the 3200m and 4800m.
After being inducted into the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1976, Sink became the women's cross country coach in 1978. During his tenure with the team, BGSU won four consecutive MAC championships from 1980 to 1983. Eventually, he became the coach of the men's cross country team, as well as the men's track and field team. He led men's cross country for 14 years and led the team to the 1995 MAC championship -- its first since he helped the team win it as a student-athlete in 1969. During his 13 years with track and field, Sink led the team to a third-place MAC finish in 1991.
As a result of his leadership, Sink was named MAC Coach of the Year on five separate occasions.
Meet Information
Time: 10:00 AM Field Events & Running Events
Location: Perry Fieldhouse, Bowling Green State University
801 N. Mercer Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43403
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Facility: 200 meter Chemturf Track (Flat) with 6 lanes on the oval and 8 lanes in the home straightaway. Throwing rings are plywood. Spikes may not exceed ¼ inch (no needle spikes). Shower facilities are available but limited. No linens will be provided.
Facility Rules: BGSU is not responsible for lost or stolen items. No gum or sunflower seeds. No spikes are allowed in the infield, lobby, or spectator areas. Areas that are roped off are for your protection; they are to be avoided at all times unless you are in that designated area for competition. No balls, Frisbees, etc. are permitted.
Parking: Buses, spectators and any vehicles used to transport teams will be able to park free of charge in the parking lot surrounding Perry Fieldhouse. The east end of the parking lot should be used first. Buses must use the north end of the parking lot.
Entries: All entries are made at: www.finishtiming.com
Deadline: Entries will be closed on Wednesday, January 25th at 9:00 pm. No additions will be allowed after that point or on the day of the meet.
Scratches: Scratches may be made until Noon on Friday, January 27th at www.finishtiming.com. Scratches will also be permitted on the day of the meet at the time of packet pick-up. All possible scratches that can be made prior to meet day are appreciated.
Format: The meet is an open meet for high school athletes ONLY. It is a qualifier for the OATCCC State Indoor Meet and will follow the same meet schedule.
Restrictions: Entries are limited to 4 events per athlete, including relays. Teams are also restricted to 1 relay team per relay event.
Warm-up Area: The turf building at Perry Fieldhouse will be available as a
warm-up area for the meet. No spikes are permitted on the turf field, except in the high jump competition (limit 1/4” spikes).
Concessions: Food and refreshments will be sold during the meet and only permitted in the designated areas.
Entry Fee: $200 per team, per gender, or $10 per individual for 2 events. $5 per event for each additional event (up to a total of 4 events per athlete, totaling $20). Checks should be made payable to Bowling Green Track and Field at the time of packet pick-up. Receipts will be issued for both cash and check payments. No refunds.
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will begin at 9:00 am in the main lobby of the Perry Fieldhouse.
Heat Sheets: Heat sheets will be included in team packets. They will also be
posted at www.finishtiming.com as well as BG Track & Field.
Results: Results will be posted live through www.finishtiming.com as well as on site at Perry Fieldhouse.
Training Room: BGSU will have a trainer on site to handle emergency situations only. Each school should bring their own trainer for all of their treatment needs.
Implements: Implements will be certified inside the turf room in Perry Fieldhouse from 9:00am to 9:45am.
Spectator Admission: Spectator admission will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for non-BGSU students with ID. BGSU students with ID and Children under 10 are admitted free.
T-Shirts: T-shirts will be available at the Perry Field House for $15.00.
Meet Information: All questions regarding meet information should be directed to Matt Conly at mconly@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-7097.
Schedule of Events
Field Events10:00 AM Long Jump Finals
High Jump Finals
Pole Vault Finals
Weight Throw Finals
Triple Jump* Finals
Shot Put** Finals
Running Events
10:00 AM 4 x 200 Relay Finals
60m hurdles Prelims
60m Dash Prelims
4 x 800 Relay Finals
60m hurdles Finals
60m Dash Finals
1600m Run Finals
400m Dash Finals
800m Finals
200m Finals
3200m Finals
4 x 400m Relay Finals
* Immediately following long jump.
** Immediately following weight throw.
(There will be 2 rings set up. Both girls and boys will throw at the same time.)
*** All events will be girls first then boys. The meet will follow a strict rolling schedule. Please pay
attention to all calls for events.
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