Boeheim To Appear At Syracuse Sporthorse Invitational Tournament Friday
10/28/2008 8:09:22 PM | Men's Basketball
SYRACUSE, NY -- Jim Boeheim will make a special appearance at the 2008 Syracuse Sporthorse Invitational Tournament on Friday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. in the Oncenter. Boeheim's visit will coincide with the first public appearance of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. The event is free.
Local resident Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, Laura Kraut and Will Simpson, along with their alternate teammate Anne Kurskinsi and coach Chef d'Equipe George Morris will discuss the recent gold-medal winning experience at the Beijing Olympics.
Free Olympic photos will be available at the event. An autograph session will follow the evening's ticketed event at the Syracuse War Memorial. According to a press release, the night's theme is "Halloween with Horses!" The evening starts with the Syracuse Corporate Challenge, in which teams of riders compete on behalf of local companies for prize money. Following the Corporate Challenge will be the ever-popular "Gambler's Choice". Top international athletes make their own course to rack up the most points they can. The riders will take on this tough course in costume.
Tournament competition begins on Wednesday and continues through Sunday. Tickets can be obtained through the Oncenter Box Office by phoning 315-435-2121. The Syracuse Invitational benefits Cornell University Equine Hospital and Vera House.
