Press Release
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For Immediate Release
9/30/2010
Support Delta College’s “Troops to College” at the
Veterans Muddy Maul & Crawl, Sat., Oct. 16th
On your marks…get set…get muddy!
Come support our troops at this year’s Veterans Muddy Maul & Crawl, Saturday, Oct. 16th, 8:30 a.m., at Jessie’s Grove Winery, 1973 W. Turner Road in Lodi. The Veterans Muddy Maul & Crawl benefits San Joaquin Delta College’s Boots to Books Scholarship. The Boots to Books Scholarships are awarded to Delta College veterans to assist with their educational expenses.
The first annual Muddy Maul & Crawl features a challenging two mile scenic vineyard obstacle course. There will be three different “boot camp” type obstacles per mile, followed by one BIG finishing obstacle. Along with individual races, a five person Team Division will be available. The competition will be followed by a barbecue and awards ceremony.
Adults may register for this year’s Muddy Maul & Crawl for $50. Teams may register for $250. Kids eight and under may register for the “Mud Crawl” only on race day for $15.
Register for the Veterans Muddy Maul & Crawl at: www.onyourmarkevents.com.
For more information: info@onyourmarkevents.com, (209) 795-7832.
Delta College’s Troops to College program provides active and former members of the armed services a support team that increases their likelihood of success in an academic environment. Veterans specialized needs are addressed in a college setting. This program provides information, resources and support services to "advantage" active and former members of the armed services. These services continue from admission through graduation or transfer.
The Troops to College initiative was created by Gov. Schwarzenegger to attract more veterans to public colleges by making them more veteran-friendly. The program helps ensure that veterans are advised of their educational opportunities.
For more information on San Joaquin Delta College’s Troops to College program, please visit: www.deltacollege.edu/dept/troops/, or call (209) 954-5151, ext. 6185. For information on Delta College’s Veteran Resource Center, located in Budd 310, call (209) 954-5185.
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