The Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau can assist in making room reservations. The Drake Relays Kickoff Dinner, sponsored by The Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in the lobby area of the Drake Knapp Center on the Drake University campus. Special awards, including both the Coaches and Athletes Hall of Fame inductions, will take place. Final instructions are given. Colleges and universities receive two coaches badges.
High schools receive one badge.
There are no extra coaches badges for sale either at headquarters or at the Fieldhouse. Contestant passes are in the packets and are good for all sessions. There are no extra numbers other than those for registered athletes. Drake Relays quartz wrist watches go to members of winning relay teams and winners of individual events. In addition, trophies will be presented to winning teams in all university and college relay events.