Tuesday, July 1: Youth Day

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Story Published: Jun 5, 2008 at 4:36 PM PST

Youth Day
July 1, 2008
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On this day off from competition, the Eugene 08 Festival will be celebrating the contributions and future of youth involved in the sport. There will be an All-Comers Meet for youth 12 and under. Eugene 08 Festival music and entertainment will be youth oriented. All youth participating in the All-Comers Meet will receive a t-shirt donated by Nike.

Free Spectator Shuttles – 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Autzen Stadium, 2727 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene
South Eugene High School , 400 E 19th, Eugene

Festival Stage
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Exchange students from China sing traditional songs
4:50 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. – Hip Hop Youth Dancers
6:20 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. – Performances by ACTSO medalists
7:50 p.m. to 9 p.m. – School of Rock

All-Comer's Meet
4 p.m. 12 and under All-Comer's Meet
5 p.m. Hershey Track & Field Games Youth Clinics
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph session with Carl Lewis and Rafer Johnson

Other Activities: Tree Climbing by the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute. Citizens cycling to create energy at the Track Town Power Station presented by Safeway
Bowerman and the Men of Oregon by Kenny Moore book signing in the Track Town tent at 15th & Agate

Competition Schedule: Rest day for athletes

Festival – 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Highlights include: Youth Art show.

Starting Block – 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Activities include: make your own mini button, free face painting and parents can pick-up a free child ID kit.

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