College students will be given a special welcome during Saratoga’s fourth
annual College Day on July 27. All college students will receive free grandstand
admission with a valid college ID, and the first 1,000 college students to
register on-track will receive a free commemorative College Day T-shirt.
Track goers of all ages will be encouraged to don their alma mater’s colors
or favorite collegiate team’s gear for the chance to win special prizes
throughout the day. College and university mascots from schools throughout the
greater Capital Region will walk the track distributing prizes to those showing
their school spirit.
“It is great fun for everyone to watch the track light up with school spirit
every year on College Day,” NYRA President and COO Ellen McClain said, “but more
than that, it’s our opportunity here at NYRA to do our part in helping future
generations with the high cost of a higher education. We are grateful for all
our supporting partners that make it possible for students to receive thousands
of dollars in scholarships here at the track each year.”
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will offer college students
enrolled in the upcoming academic year the chance to win $1,000 scholarships
following each race. Additional scholarships awarded on College Day and
scholarship-related highlights include:
scholarship to a student enrolled in an equine program at a New York State
school.
awarding six scholarships to students who will be pursuing careers in New
York State’s Thoroughbred racing or breeding industries.
supplement NYRA’s scholarship award and provide $2,000 in additional
scholarship money, for a grand total of $3000, for students accepted into
its innovative track management program at the University of Arizona.
educational programs and college scholarships to students in the equine and
agriculture industry, will sponsor a $1,000 scholarship on College Day.
Beginning at noon (EDT) on College Day, students may register at the Big Red
Spring to win the scholarships and other prizes including iPods, iTunes gift
cards, and restaurant gift cards while enjoying activities with Kiss FM in the
backyard.
Popular sidekick Greg T from the nationally syndicated Elvis Duran and the
Morning Show will mingle with students and fans during his inaugural appearance
at College Day.
A special “Student Zone” will be designated near the Big Red Spring in the
backyard to provide College Day attendees with an exclusive place to relax and
enjoy the races. The tented area will feature Kiss FM DJs from noon to 2 p.m.,
college-themed décor, activities and more.
College Day coincides with the meet’s first Party at the Spa, presented by
Coors Light, which features a special 2:30 p.m. first post time.
For a complete and up to date listing of all special events at Saratoga Race
Course, visit
www.nyra.com/saratogaevents.
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