COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 12, 2024) – The South Carolina State men's and women's track and field team will kick off the new year Saturday (Jan.13) at the 2024 Gamecock Opener inside the Carolina Indoor Track & Field Complex.
 
Coach Cooper and his squad started the indoor track season in their last outing at the Liberty University "Kickoff Multi Nov. 29^th-30^th at Lynchburg, VA. Several student-athletes set personal records at the event.
 
Meet Information
The Gamecock Opener will begin at 9 a.m. with the men and women's high jump. The first track event will be the men's 3k beginning at 11 a.m. There is a full slate of events scheduled, with the final event being the 4x400m relay for the men at 6:45 p.m. and the women at 7:10 p.m. Doors are set to open at 8 a.m. A total of 22 teams are set to compete this weekend with 13 of them being from the Palmetto State.
 
Follow the Meet
Live results for the 2024 Gamecock Opener can be found by clicking here. Fans can also follow along with updates on Twitter by following @GamecockTrack.
 
Know Before You Go
Carolina Indoor Track & Field Complex does have a CLEAR BAG POLICY that will be in effect. Learn everything you need to know about the Clear Bag Policy by clicking here. There is also a WATER BOTTLE POLICY for all patrons and that is: one clear, plastic disposable water bottle is permitted. No hard, non-clear refillable bottles are allowed inside the facility.
 
Parking
For the 2024 Gamecock Opener, spectators will be able to utilize the Athletics Village Parking Garage for $10 per car, with no re-entry. There will also be city metered parking surrounding the complex that will also be made available through the ParkMobile app. For a full parking map for this weekend's meet, please click here.
 
Ticket Information
There is a $10 fee for any adults wishing to attend the meet. Children that are 17 and under gain entry for $5, while kids 2 and under are free. Students/faculty/staff get in free with their valid Carolina Card identification.
 
NEXT UP: South Carolina State return to action Jan. 19-20 at the RADD Sports "College Invitational"/Multi in Gainesville. FL.


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