Great Court Race to be held today, weather permitting
The University of the Sunshine Coast will hold its popular Great Court Race today (Wednesday 20 February) at 12.30pm, weather permitting.
The race is held each year for first year students as part of USC’s Orientation program and generates plenty of excitement and anticipation.
The Great Court Race is a serious event for serious runners with cash prizes for first, second and third females and males across the line.
The cash prizes are $125 for first, $75 for second and $50 for third and entry to the event is free.
Competitors will gather near the USC Library steps for the start of the race. The winners also will receive the Dean Van der Helm Memorial Shield which will be presented by Dean’s family.
The University will continue its Orientation Week activities today, with plenty of academic and social activities on the agenda.
These include information sessions, campus tours, free barbecue lunches and more fun and games.
New Students also can sign up for bus trips to nearby tourism attractions like Australia Zoo and a social weekend camp on Fraser Island.