The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the parent organization of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, invites the media to catch the action at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drake Stadium.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, June 18

            Press Conference: 2 p.m., Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Athletes to include Lolo Jones, Lisa Uhl and Eric Sowinski. (Athletes subject to change; additional athletes may be included.)

Wednesday, June 19

Press Conference: 10 a.m., Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Athletes to include Sanya Richards-Ross, Christian Taylor, Aries Merritt, Ashton Eaton and Justin Gatlin. (Athletes subject to change; additional athletes may be included.)

Track & Field Events: Noon – 6:15 p.m., Drake Stadium

Prize Giveaways: All Day, Drake Stadium

Fans in sections D-I (in-line with national TV camera crews) will be eligible to win prizes just for sitting in these sections.

Thursday, June 20

Track & Field Events: 10 a.m. – 9:25 p.m., Drake Stadium

Prize Giveaways: All Day, Drake Stadium

Fans in sections D-I (in-line with national TV camera crews) will be eligible to win prizes just for sitting in these sections.

Friday, June 21

Track & Field Events: 10 a.m. – 9:35 p.m., Drake Stadium

“Wells Fargo Day” at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: All Day, Drake Stadium

Children sitting in sections D-I will walk away with a plush Wells Fargo pony—while supplies last.

How Big Is Your Ring? Competition: Check-in open 6 - 9 p.m., Drake Stadium

YPs are encouraged to register as Ring Leaders at catchdesmoines.com/HowBigIsYourRing. The Ring Leader bringing the most attendees will win a trip for two to Las Vegas. Plus half of the ticket proceeds from each Ring Leader will be donated to their charity of choice. Check in will be at the Bulldog entrance on the southwest corner of Drake Stadium.

Prize Giveaways: All Day, Drake Stadium

Fans in sections D-I (in-line with national TV camera crews) will be eligible to win prizes just for sitting in these sections.

Saturday, June 23

Track & Field Events: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Drake Stadium

Athlete After Party: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., The Venue at Court Center, Downtown Des Moines

Catch the hottest, fastest after-party in Des Moines! Track & Field Champs. Drinks & dancing. No cover.

How Big Is Your Ring? Competition: Check-in open 2 - 6 p.m., Drake Stadium

Prize Giveaways: All Day, Drake Stadium

Fans in sections D-I (in-line with national TV camera crews) will be eligible to win prizes just for sitting in these sections.

Sunday, June 24:

Track & Field Events: 7 – 10 a.m. & 1:30 – 5 p.m., Drake Stadium

“Military Day” at the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: All Day, Drake Stadium

All military personnel will receive free admission by showing a military ID.

How Big Is Your Ring? Competition: Check-in open 1 - 5 p.m., Drake Stadium

Prize Giveaways: All Day, Drake Stadium

Fans in sections D-I (in-line with national TV camera crews) will be eligible to win prizes just for sitting in these sections.

Interviews assistance will be available on-site or by contacting Kristine Reeves at (712) 229-1628 or kristine@catchdesmoines.com.

For information including the track and field events schedule, visit trackcentralusa.com.