September 13, 2019 - Hosted by Women for Navy Athletics and NAAA
Navy Track & Field and Cross Country Alumni
On September 13, 2019, NAAA hosted a reunion event to celebrate Navy Track & Field and legendary coach, Karen Boyle. Over 150 former midshipmen student-athletes and friends attended the festivities. Thank you to all of those who attended this special evening in Navy history--a great showing of support for a notable program and coach!
Coach Carla Criste (left) and Coach Karen Boyle (right) during Pre-Dinner Remarks
The event featured remarks from current and past coaches and student-athletes as well as a tribute video to Coach Boyle. To view the video, click here. Friday night's dinner was followed by another day of festivities on Saturday, September 14. All alumni gathered at the Cross Country Course Saturday morning for a "Fun Run" followed by a tailgate, as Navy Football took on East Carolina University. Alumni were accompanied by their family for an on-field recognition during the first quarter of the game, that ended in a 42-10 win for the Midshipmen!
The event was hosted in part by the Women for Navy Athletics Committee, who was established as an NAAA initiative to engage and strengthen the connection of female USNA graduates, midshipmen student-athletes, families and friends in support of the NAAA's Physical Mission priorities. Hosting an alumni event spotlighting a Navy women's athletic team is an annual goal of the Women for Navy Athletics Committee. To learn more about their initiatives, visit their site here.
Coach Al Cantello and current Cross Country Midshipmen Student-Athletes
Slideshow of Event Photos
Gallery: (9/13/2019) Womens T&F XC Alumni Event
