2006
Simplot Games February 16-18, 2006 Holt Arena, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID |
Donna on the Side at Simplot This is the 28th year for the Simplot Games. 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. 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 2,022 athletes from 22 states and Canada came to fulfill the competitive spirit.
Let the Games Begin
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The Simplot Games are held at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University. |
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Mr. Simplot greets the athletes. |
Holt Arena is actually an indoor football stadium that is transformed into a track and field facility by volunteers who assemble a wooden banked track on the field. |
Trenton Guy Doubled--60 and 200 |
Bianca Knight Doubled--60 and 200 |
Karjuan Williams Set a new meet record and ran a 4th best ever in the US in the 800 meters. |
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Teekay Track Club 'A' ( Long Beach Wilson CA) Doubled 4x200 meters and 4x400 meters |
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Greg Armstrong NY comes to the Simplot Games wearing many hats: photographer, coach, and dad. His son, Mathew runs for Transit Tech. | Mathew Armstrong NY Mathew won gold for his part in the Transit Tech 4 x 200 and finished 3rd in the 400 meters. |
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Newburgh NY | |
Maplewood NJ (Columbia HS) 4x200 (from left) Ariel Duncan, Aasha Anderson, Anissa Folley, Tenestia Simpson |
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St. Mary's Panthers-Berkeley CA | |
Pueblo Colorado made it to Simplot after a 15 hour bus trip that usually took 12 hours. |
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Logan CA | |
Mt. View UT: (from left) Ilse Chavez, Ashley Houle, David Dorema, Sarah Yingling Ashley is following in the footsteps of her sister Heidi, now in college, who won the 800m at Simplot last year. |
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Teeva CO: (from left) Christina, Domonique and Brittney |
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Simplot Volunteer Jill Jill Latimer with her sons Stanton (l) and Nathan |
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Simplot Employees and Volunteers: (from left) Randy Harris, Kim Peterson,, Bryon Smith, Melissa Humphreys |
J.R. Simplot and Family wave to the Parade of Athletes |
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Olympians Dick Fosbury (r) and Andre Phillips lead a Happy Birthday song to J.R. Simplot on his 97th birthday. |
The Parade of Athletes Top States: Utah-537; Idaho-320; California-318; Colorado-288; Montana-130; Canada-81 and coming long distance, New York-43; New Jersey 14 |
Newburgh and Transit Tech stop to greet J.R. Simplot |
Donna on the Side at Simplot
by Donna Dye
Part 1 - intro, waves, potpourri, ceremonies
Part 2 - sprints and hurdles
Part 3 - distance
Part 4 - relays
Part 5 - field events
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John Dye - founder and editor in chief |