SU Athletics Department moves National Student-Athlete Day event to Friday

SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University Athletics Department has moved its special tribute for all Sea Gull student-athletes as part of National Student-Athlete Day from Wednesday, April 15, to Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. in Sea Gull Stadium. There is forecasted rain for Wednesday.

SU's Athletics Department has organized this event to thank and congratulate all student-athletes, athletic trainers and coaches on their respective achievements during the 2008-09 school year. The department is asking all current SU student-athletes, athletic trainers and coaches to report to Sea Gull Stadium at 11 a.m. for a group photo on the field around the SU logo. Everyone attending should wear a maroon or gold SU shirt.

SU faculty and staff members are encouraged to stop by during the event to congratulate the student-athletes, athletic trainers and coaches on their success during their respective athletic seasons.

National Student-Athlete Day has been celebrated annually April 6 since 1987 as it is America's day to celebrate outstanding student-athletes who have achieved excellence in academics and athletics while having made significant contributions to the community. It is also a time to recognize those parents, teachers, coaches and school systems which make it possible for young people to find the balance between academics and athletics.

To learn more about National Student-Athlete Day please log onto their Web site http://www.ncaa.org/edout/student_athlete_day.html.