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Join us for a weekend of golf, food, drinks, and memories to celebrate Coach Papa and his legendary career!  Proceeds will benefit Rock Track and Field/Cross Country in honor of Coach Papa’s dedication to the program. 
​Registration is now closed.  Questions?  Please contact Tabitha Bemis at tabitha.bemis@sru.edu or 724-601-8805.
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​Schedule of Events

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Friday, August 26, 2022 
2:00 pm: Golf Outing Registration 
3:00 pm: 9-Hole Scramble Shotgun Start 
6:00 pm: Dinner Reception 
7:30 pm: Pappy Hour 
 
Saturday, August 27, 2022 
8:00 am: Bike Ride with Pap
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:00 am: Alumni Race 

1:00 pm: Pap’s Retirement Picnic 
7:30 pm: Bonfire 
 
Celebration Details
Golf Outing  
Friday, August 26 at 3:00 pm 
Slippery Rock Golf Club 

Registration will be available on the day of the event. The outing will consist of a 9-hole scramble and include dinner at the club. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner afterward! 
 
Pappy Hour  
Friday August 26 at 7:30 pm 
Slippery Rock University Ski Lodge 

BYOB event following the Golf Outing.  All are welcome, whether you participate in the outing or not! 

Bike Ride with Pap  
Saturday, August 27 at 8:00 am  
Slippery Rock University Ski Lodge 

Bring a bike to the Ski Lodge and join Pap for a retirement lap around campus. There will be a mountain bike and road bike option. If interested, please contact John Papa at john.papa@sru.edu
 
Alumni Race  
Saturday, August 27 at 11:00 am 
SRU Athletic Complex 

Join in a 5k race consisting of four 1250-meter loops... get a 50-meter head start for every year since you've graduated! Participants should meet at the Band Field next to Egli Soccer Field at 10:30 am to complete a registration form and liability waiver. There will be kid’s races too! 
 
Pap’s Retirement Picnic  
Saturday August 27 at 1:00 pm 
Slippery Rock University Ski Lodge 

The main event! Join us to honor Coach Papa after 35 years of dedication to Slippery Rock University Cross Country and Track and Field. There will be burgers, dogs, and adult beverages! Admission will be $25/adult and $15/child (age 12 and under) to cover meal costs.  ​
Golf Outing Details
Location
 
Slippery Rock Golf Club and Events Center 
160 Ralston Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 
 
Timeline 
2:00 pm: Registration 
3:00 pm: Shotgun Start 
6:00 pm: Dinner Reception 
 
Format 
Four-person scramble 
 
Price 
Gold Level: $130/Individual 
Includes Golf, Dinner, and $75 Donation  
 
Silver Level: $105/Individual 
Includes Golf, Dinner, and $50 Donation  
 
Bronze Level: $80/Individual 
Includes Golf, Dinner, and $25 Donation  
 
Dinner Only: $50/Individual 
Includes Dinner Reception and $25 Donation
 
Golf Package 
  • 9 holes of golf including cart 
  • Light refreshments on course 
  • Dinner and awards post round 
  • Alcohol can be purchased at the club 
 
Prizes and Events 
  • Team Prizes 
  • Contests 
 
Hole Sponsors 
Gold Level: $300 
Silver Level: $200 
Bronze Level: $100  

For more information on hole sponsorships please contact Tom Wise at coachtwise@yahoo.com  

 
If you have any questions, please contact: 
Assistant Coach Tabitha Bemis tabitha.bemis@sru.edu   
or Head Coach Bill Jordan at william.jordan@sru.edu       
Can't make it to the event? 
​You can still support SRU 
Track and Field/Cross Country with a donation. 
Thank you in advance for your support! 

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