PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2024

CVB Contact: Scott Bruscato
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: sbruscato@monroe-westmonroe.org

NJCAA Contact: media@njcaa.org

Discover Monroe-West Monroe Hosts National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Track and Field Championships May 16-18

Monroe, LA – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 National Track and Field Championships will be held May 16-18 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) Brown Stadium. This event has an estimated economic impact of over $468,200 and over 850 athletes, 125 coaches, and hundreds of family members to Ouachita Parish.

“We are excited to host the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships for Track & Field. This is our first time hosting this prestigious event in Monroe-West Monroe. Our board saw the investment in upgrades at ULM track as an avenue to bring economic impact through events to our community. With over 850 athletes competing from throughout the United States, our businesses have a great opportunity to showcase our southern hospitality to the competitors, coaches, families, and friends. We are grateful for our track community volunteers to help us conduct the full three-day event. The public is invited to come and watch the national level competition on the beautiful campus of ULM,” said Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO.

Events are scheduled as follows:

Thursday, May 16th
Decathlon – 9 am
Field Events - 11 am
Running Events – 5 pm

Friday, May 17th
Decathlon – 9 am
Field Events – 11 am
Running Events – 1 pm

Saturday, May 18
Men’s & Women’s Field events – 10 am
Final Day of Championship Running – 12 pm
Men’s & Women’s Champion Crowning – 4:30 pm after the last race

The NJCAA is the governing body of intercollegiate athletics for two-year colleges. As such, its programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a diverse group of student-athletes.

“It is an honor to welcome some of the best track and field athletes from across the country to Monroe-West Monroe and the ULM campus. Brown Stadium is an excellent venue for these athletes to chase their dream of being national champions,” said Scott Bruscato, Discover Monroe-West Monroe Executive Vice President of Sales.

For any media interviews & footage during the championship, please fill out a NJCAA media credential request form prior to the interview here.

Admission is $10/day.

This event is sponsored by the Louisiana Office of Tourism.

For more information, please visit monroe-westmonroe.org or njcaa.com.

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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.