the scene

The Simplot Games is a 26 year tradition with the J.R. Simplot Company and the city of Pocatello. It's a meet run almost entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to providing a positive experience for all participants. Their dedication results in a well organized and officiated meet that presents a friendly atmosphere for athletes, coaches and fans. Athletes come from all parts of the country to fulfill the competitive spirit. While the Simplot corporation is the main sponsor, the Games receive well wishes and congratulation from the community that you see on signs, posters and greetings all over town.

Pocatello--The City Host
Pocatello is 150 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah, 4,448 feet above sea level, nestled in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Less than 15 inches of precipitation falls in a year which gives a desert look to the terrain. The name Pocatello comes from an Indian chief of the Shoshone tribe who granted the railroad a right-of-way through the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

Through the years, Pocatello has transitioned from a stop on the 1860's gold rush to an agricultural community to the regional center for shopping, education, medical care, and cultural and social activities that it is today.

J.R. Simplot-The Sponsor
Simplot is an agribusiness company that says it's one of the world's largest frozen-potato processors, turning out 3 billion pounds of French fries and other potato products. It also does agricultural fertilizers and a host of other farm products.

The Competition
The Simplot Games provide a high level of competition for the west that is rare during the Indoor season. But it's attraction is not limited to the west. This year athletes more than 2000 high school athletes came from 17 states, Canada and Mexico.

Now onto the meet with its scene, athletes, fans and parents.