Dixie State College of Utah Athletics and the department's Student-Athlete Activity Club (SAAC) is sponsoring the first-annual "Trunk or Treat" Halloween community activity for the youth of St. George and Washington County. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m., at a number of DSC athletic complexes, including Hansen Stadium, Burns Arena, Bruce Hurst Field, Cooper Diamonds, the Old Gym and the DSC Tennis Courts.
According to DSC head women's basketball coach Angie Kristensen, who is the department's SAAC coordinator, DSC student-athletes will be parking their vehicles, decked out in Halloween decoration, at each athletic venue, where trick-or-treaters can move from car to car to show off their costumes and collect treats. She noted that in addition to the student-athletes handing out candy and treats, they would be giving children Halloween safety tips.
"This is a great way for our student-athletes to get involved with the community," Coach Kristensen said. "As the coordinator of DSC's SAAC program, I have been nothing but impressed with the character of all the teams and student-athletes here at Dixie. This event gives our athletes a chance to be kids themselves while promoting Halloween safety."
For more information on DSC Athletics' "Trunk-or-Treat" event, please contact the athletic department office at 435-652-7524.
