All of us at St. Vincent Sports Performance Center wish you a safe, fun experience at the 2007 Polar Bear Event and congratulate you on your drive to be active. We welcome the opportunity to serve the running and walking communities and provide several key services and years of running and walking-related expertise. Whether you are interested in your running or walking form, need injury prevention information or would just like to speak with a sports medicine professional, give us a call at (317) 415-5747 or visit us at www.stvincent.org/sportsmed

Performance Enhancement Consultations and Individual Training Programs.
From strength and conditioning programs to digital video analysis, a consultation with one of our performance staff members can evaluate your training goals and techniques.

We can provide feedback on your current program, create a program specific to your goals, critique and provide feedback regarding technique, or any combination of the above. Utilizing the credentials of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association, our staff is uniquely qualified to give you the performance enhancement tools to succeed.

Please contact me directly if I can be of assistance.

Ralph Reiff, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Director St. Vincent Sports Medicine

Your particiaption will support the Indianapolis 32^o Masonic Learning Center for Children

Millions of school children with dyslexia endure frustration and demoralization on a daily basis as they struggle to acquire skills many of us take for granted. If your child is struggling with reading and writing, do you know if dyslexia is the cause? Where can you go for help? The Indianapolis 32^o Masonic Learning Center for Children Inc. is located in the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 650 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis. The Center is free and available to all children between the ages 6-18 who suffer with dyslexia. The curriculum is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, developed in the 1920’s, uses a sequential multisensory phonetic approach to teaching and spelling. The Indianapolis 32^o Masonic Learning Center for Children, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It costs $5,000 to tutor one child for one year and typically children require an average of two years of tutoring. For information on making a tax-exempt contribution, please call our office at (317) 262-3121 or 1-800-489-3579 ext 285 or send your check directly, payable to:

Indianapolis 32^o Masonic Learning Center for Children
650 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Race Co-Sponsors
	C.James and Mary Lou Wilson Charitable Trust

WHAT
The Polar Bear Run and Walk is a 5-Mile Run, a 5K Competitive Walk and a 5K Family Fitness Walk open to people of all ages and abilities. We reserve the right to delay, reschedule, or cancel the race due to extreme or severe weather conditions. (NO REFUNDS).

WHEN
Saturday, February 24, 2007

WHERE
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., located at Meridian & North Streets, in downtown Indianapolis. For detailed driving directions from your location see www.mapquest.com.

START & FINISH
The Run starts at 9:00 a.m. and the Walks start at 9:20 a.m.

COURSE
SCENIC - FAST - FLAT!

5 Mile Course Map - 5K Course Map

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES
"Your Choice" (only for those who have pre-registered). Pre-registration must be received by Monday, Feb 19, 2007.

FRI & SAT PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION

Friday, Feb 23, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St.	7:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday, Feb 24, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St.	7:00am to 8:30am

The specially designed long sleeved t-shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis for those who have not pre-registered.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

T-Shirt Preview

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Packet Pick-Up and Registration, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St. Friday, Feb 23th	7:00am to 1:00pm
Packet Pick-Up and Registration on Race Day (Feb 24) Race day Pick-up & Registration will close PROMPTLY at 8:30am.	7:00am to 8:30am
Start of 5-Mile Run	9:00am
Start of 5K Competitive and Fitness Walks	9:20am
Awards Ceremony in the Scottish Rite Cathedral	10:30am

AWARDS
Awards will be presented at 10:30am in the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

Master runners are eligible for overall awards, too!
Awards are presented to the top 3 males and females in the run and competitive walk. The top 3 in each age division of the run and competitive walk will also receive awards. Age divisions are in 5-year increments starting at 20-24 to 80 & Over.
2006 Results & Award Winners

GRAY GOAT SPORTS CELEBRATION

Gray Goat Sports - Where Feet and Fitness Meet It's our seven-year anniversary! 20% discount on your purchases on Feb 24th with your Polar Bear number. 15% discount when you bring in the brochure. (good until 4/24/07) Door prizes from Gray Goat Sports & manufacturers. Manufacturers' representatives will be on hand to show and discuss what's new for 2007! Refreshments will be available for your enjoyment. Gray Goat Sports - The store that specializes in running & walking shoes & apparel.

Gray Goat Sports 5439 S. East St Indianapolis, IN 46227 Tel: 317-780-4828 Fax: 317-780-4829 M-F 10am to 7pm Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 12pm to 5pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online Registration is now closed, but you can still sign up, see Friday and Saturday Packet Pick-up and Registration above