North Georgia College and State University has decided to cut all running programs at the start of the Fall 2010 season due to Budget Cuts. This cut will save an estimated $60K. At the beginning of the Spring semester, the cross country and track athletes were informed of a decision passed the previous semester to cut the programs. We were blind-sided during a meeting, originally thought to be about the upcoming track season, when were told that the programs have met their demise. We were given no warning; no chance to fund-raise; no voice on this decision. There still has yet to be a press release from the Athletic Department after nearly a month. We, the athletes, are petitioning this heart-wrenching decision in the hopes to bring back this valuable sport. Please help us by sending your support, concerns, and thoughts to the addresses below.
Please help save OUR sport!
Concerned NGCSU Abandoned Runner
e-mail:
University:
President's Office
Price Memorial
100 College Circle
Dahlonega, GA 30597