Argos add Track and Field plus Dance to Sport Lineup for Fall 2009

1 / 5 / 2009

University of Great Falls athletic director, Jim Hall, has announced that the athletic department will add a dance team as well as expand the cross country program to include full track and field for the fall 2009 seasons. The additions mark the continuation of recent sport additions to the Argo athletic department.

The dance program will be lead by head cheerleading coach Becky Acra and will perform at Argo athletic events and other university functions. Additional outside opportunities will allow the dance team to compete against other schools from around the region. The team will practice and compete at the university's McLaughlin Center. Scholarships for the dance program are available.

The track and field program will be an expansion of the existing cross country program that will move the team to a full fledged track and field program. Currently, the spring track portion of the program's season involves the distance events. The expansion will open up the opportunity for student athletes to compete in the sprints, jumps, and throwing events as well. The team plans to compete in several spring meets each year, including NCAA division I events. All athletes will have the opportunity to qualify for the NAIA national meet by reaching national qualifying standards throughout the year. Athletic scholarships for track and field will be offered.

"The addition of these two new programs will strengthen our department and provide many more opportunities for athletes from Montana and the Pacific Northwest to compete in these programs," noted athletic director Jim hall. "We will have the only NAIA track and field program in Montana. That is important as we continue to value giving local athletes the chance to continue their career close to home. The dance program will help round out our sport offerings and improve the atmosphere at our home sporting events."

Recruiting for both programs has already begun. Interested student athletes should contact each program's coach as soon as possible to discuss interest and scholarship opportunities. Dance - Becky Acra 406-781-4590 or email to bacra01@ugf.edu  /  Track and Field - Jim Brewer 360-303-1939 or email to jbrewer02@ugf.edu

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