No. 8 Arkansas Set For Home Opener

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Recently ranked No. 8 in the USTFCCCA preseason poll, the Arkansas men’s track & field team will embark on its 2019 indoor campaign this Friday as the hosts of the Arkansas Invitational. The meet will begin Friday, Jan. 11 at 12:30 p.m. CT with the men’s shot put while running events will follow at 3:20 p.m.

Moving on without 16-time NCAA All-American Kenzo Cotton, who made an appearance at both the indoor and outdoor national meets in every season in which he competed for the Razorbacks, Arkansas will look to a roster riddled with top transfers and experienced contributors as they open a new chapter in the program’s history.

As a new season begins on the track, a new season of #InTheZone gets underway as well with a new format for 2019. Join us for a new season of In the Zone Luncheons set to kick off on Tuesday, January 22. The five event series, to be held on one Tuesday of each month, will be hosted by Coach Chris Bucknam and Coach Lance Harter. The event is open to fans, local track officials, and the media and will once again take place at Bordinos (310 W. Dickson Street). The program will start at 12 p.m. CT with a weekly recap/outlook from the coaches, a moderated student-athlete panel, and an audience Q&A.

• Tuesday, January 22
• Tuesday, February 19
• Tuesday, March 5
• Tuesday, April 23
• Tuesday, May 7

Clear Bag Policy in Effect
Reminder: Guests may bring otherwise approved items into the Randal Tyson Indoor Track Center using bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). Individuals may also carry a small clutch purse, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap. All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the venue. Although permitted, childcare items, including diapers, must also be carried in an approved clear bag. Individuals carrying required medical supplies or devices into the venue are not subject to the clear bag policy. However, a through screening of the bag and the medical items will be conducted prior to entry. The person requiring these supplies or devices must accompany the bag at all times. Medical exception bags will be tagged once cleared through security.

2019 Home Schedule
INDOOR (Tyson Indoor Track)
Fri., Jan. 11: Arkansas Invitational
Fri.-Sat., Jan. 25-26: Razorback Invitational
Fri.-Sat., Feb. 8-9: Tyson Invitational
Fri., Feb. 15: Arkansas Qualifier
Fri.-Sat., Feb. 22-23 SEC Indoor Championships

OUTDOOR (John McDonnell Field)
Fri.-Sat., Mar. 22-23: Arkansas Spring Invitational
Fri.-Sat., April 12-13: John McDonnell Invitational
Fri.-Sat., April 26-27: National Relay Championships
Fri., May 3: Arkansas Twilight
Thurs.-Sat., May 9-11: SEC Outdoor Championships

Season tickets are available online, contacting the Razorback Athletics Ticket Center at 800-982-HOGS, or visiting in person. The Ticket Center is located just east of Baum Stadium at 1295 S. Razorback Road in Fayetteville. For 2019 season ticket holders, we have your pint glass ready for you! To thank you for your loyalty to Razorback Track & Field this season, a Limited Edition Pint Glass will be ready for you at the meet on Friday. You can pick yours up at the Marketing Table located in the Lobby of the Tyson Indoor Track Center beginning when doors open.

For more information on Arkansas track and field including in-meet updates, follow @RazorbackTF on Twitter.