The Howard Wood Relays: 100 Years of Excellence!

Learn the history of Howard Wood Field and the Howard Wood Relays. 2025 is the 100th running of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays which Coach Wood started in 1923. The meet has produced 17 future Olympians, so far! Howard Wood board president and Downtown Rotarian, Scott Fiedler, will moderate a conversation with Alex Heinert, Casey Meile and Bill O’Connor detailing events around the 100th celebration and announcing planned improvements to Howard Wood Field.

The buffet lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 am. The menu will be: Beef & chicken enchiladas with rice and beans, chips & queso and salad bar.

The presentation, at the club’s regular weekly meeting, will be held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls and will begin at noon. All Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary Club programs are open only to Rotarians and their guests. All programs are subject to the club's Privacy Policy. Local media are invited to attend to record the session.



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