2024 GCAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

2024 GCAC Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, April 18-20, in Shreveport, LA at Lee Hedges Stadium
Presented by

Red River Credit Union

Purchase tickets for $5
(Students are free!)


Fit for Life Friday with Shreveport’s Robert 'Supermann' BlountAs part of the 2024 championship, Shreveport’s Robert “Supermann” Blount will host “Fit for Life Friday” for local youth.

The event takes place Friday, April 19 at Lee Hedges Stadium and includes activities that promote movement and good health, including line dancing.

Fit For Life is a non-profit organization in Shreveport Louisiana that’s dedicated to improving the health, fitness, and wellness of all Americans; especially those in the Ark-La-Tex community.

 

Championship / Tournament Summary

2024 GCAC Men's and Women's Track and Field Championships, April 18-20, in Shreveport, LA at Lee Hedges Stadium Track & Field Championship
April 18-20, 2024

Hosted in Shreveport, LA
at Lee Hedges Stadium

Track & Field Tournament Central

Ticket Pricing:
$5 – General Admission
FREE! – Students*

* MUST PRESENT I.D. FOR DISCOUNTS

Participants

Dillard University
Dillard University
Bleu Devils
Fisk University
Fisk University
Bulldogs
Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University
Panthers
Rust College
Rust College
Bearcats
Talladega College
Talladega College
Tornadoes
University of the Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands
Buccaneers
Wiley University
Wiley University
Wildcats

Bracket / Schedule

Friday, April 19

Fit for Life Friday at Lee Hedges Stadium
10:00 a.m. Doors open for students
10:35 a.m. Welcome by Commissioner Baker Barnes and Supermann
11:30 a.m. Line Dancing
(Students will stay for lunch and running events)
Running Events
11:00 a.m. 200m Dash
12:15 p.m. 4x800m Relay
Field Events
2:00 p.m. Long Jump (Men)
2:00 p.m. Discus (Women)
3:30 p.m. Long Jump (Women)
3:30 p.m. Discus (Men)
4:30 p.m. Javelin (Men)
5:30 p.m. Javelin (Women)
 
 
 

Saturday, April 20

9:30 am National Anthem
Field Events
10:00 a.m. High Jump (Men, then Women)
10:00 a.m. Triple Jump (Women, then Men)
10:00 a.m. Shot Put (Men)
11:30 a.m. Shot Put (Women)
12:30 p.m. Hammer Throw (Men)
2:00 p.m. Hammer Throw (Women)
Running Events
10:50 a.m. 4x100m Relay
11:10 a.m. 1500m Run
11:40 a.m. 100m Hurdles
11:55 a.m. 110m Hurdles
12:05 p.m. 400m
 
12:30 p.m. BREAK
 
1:30 p.m. 100m Dash
1:50 p.m. 400m Hurdles
2:15 p.m. 800m Run
2:45 p.m. 5,000m Run
3:30 p.m. 4x400m Relay
 
4:15 p.m. Track & Field Awards Presentation

The hbcu 2024 Outdoor Track and Field Championship will be streamed live on the hbcu Network on HBCU+. Fans can download the app on Android, Apple, and streaming TV devices for free and catch all the action.

Host Information

Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission is a division of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau in partnership with the City of Bossier City, City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish Commission, Bossier Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Office of Tourism, and the Red River Waterway Commission. The Sports Commission works in bringing government, business, and hospitality partners together. This strong team is able to provide the enthusiasm, support and resources necessary for hosting successful events.

The SBSC Mission:

Act as the official sports destination marketing organization attracting diverse sporting activities and events resulting in economic growth through visitor expenditure and enhancing the quality of life in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.

Venue Information

Located in Shreveport, LA, premier Friday night high school football favorite, Lee Hedges stadium is also used for soccer, lacrosse and track and field. With seating for 8,500 spectators, this facility also offers ticket booths, concession stands, restrooms, electronic scoreboard, press box, PA system, and radio broadcasting capabilities.

Sponsors

Red River Credit Union

 

Caddo Parish
Raising Cane's
Coca Cola United
HBCU+
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