Women's Track and Field | April 10, 2017
PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University Athletics and head track & field/cross country coach
Tom Peterson are proud to announce that the annual La Salle University Track and Field/Cross Country Alumni reception will held in the luxurious and scenic venue of the Dechert LLP law offices located on the 21st floor of the Cira Center in Philadelphia.
The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and is open to the public with an admission of $40 per person. Proceeds from the night will benefit both the Charles F. Torpey Endowed Fund for Championship Cross Country and Track and Field and for "Chasing the Standards" unique travel requirements.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks will be served. Alumni and friends in attendance will be able to mingle with select members of the current teams, the coaching staff and members of University administration. The Cira Center is located adjacent to 30th Street Station with ample parking and access via public transportation as well as an on-site parking deck.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to register for the event in advance at
www.lasalle.edu/pennrelaysreception.
UPDATE: Matching Challenge & Prizes Courtesy of Philadelphia Runner
We are pleased to announce that, due to the generosity of a few dedicated and loyal alumni, all costs related to La Salle University Track and Field/Cross Country held on the 21st floor of the Cira Center have been covered by charitable contributions.
This generosity allows for all proceeds from the night's events to go directly to funds that support immediate unique travel needs for the team and to the Charles F. Torpey Endowed Fund for Championship Cross Country and Track and Field.
Additionally, these alumni have joined forces with four of their colleagues to place a matching challenge to those in attendance and those who cannot make the event. These generous alums will match up to $6,000 in donations received prior, during and after the event.
Those unable to attend but wishing to make a gift can do so by visiting
www.lasalle.edu/explorerfund – and then choosing men's or women's track and field and writing "Penn Relays Challenge" in the remarks column.
We are also delighted to announce that our good friends at
Philadelphia Runner will give away a prize package including a hat, water bottle, a pint glass and a pair of running shoes to one lucky raffle winner.
The first 50 guests in attendance will also receive the new Varsity L car magnet.
The event is filling up fast so please register today. Please remember that due to both the NFL Draft and the Penn Relays both taking place in close proximity to the event we highly encourage use of public transportation.
La Salle's schedule at Penn Relays has been announced!
Thursday 4/27
1:15 PM - Women's 4x100m Relay
5:30 PM - Women's DMR
Friday 4/28
5:33 PM - Men's DMR
Saturday 4/29
3:05 PM - Women's Mile (
Morgan Szekely)
4:40 PM - Men's 4x800m Relay
