August 24, 2006
Intercollegiate Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ISU TO HOST 2007 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The National Collegiate Athletic Association has announced that Indiana State University will serve as host for the 2007 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships. The event will be held at the LaVern Gibson Championships Cross Country Course.
   Terre Haute, Ind., has served as the center of Division I collegiate cross country the past few years, as the Sycamores hosted the national championships in 2002, 2004, and 2005. ISU will host the 2006 championships on November 20.
“The awarding of this meet to Indiana Sate is a testament to the pride that the people of ISU and Terre Haute take in this event,” said head men’s cross country coach John McNichols. “This championships, combined with the Pre-Nationals in October has a tremendous financial impact on the area.”
   Indiana State University has hosted the Great Lakes Regional in 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2005. The Sycamores also hosted the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in 2000 and 2002. The Sycamores will also host the 2006 Indiana Intercollegiates, a meet which includes over 30 collegiate teams from the state of Indiana. ISU hosted the Intercollegiates in 1997, 2000, and 2003.
   Located on 240 acres of land, the Wabash Family Sports Center includes the cross country course as well as softball, soccer, and football fields. An indoor facility on the grounds houses two full-size basketball courts, locker rooms, and a senior citizens center. Recent construction has added a permanent concession stand, a permanent parking lot, and a video board. The facility is located east of the Hulman Regional Airport in eastern Vigo County.
   The Sycamores open their season when they host their Sycamore Pride meet on August 26