The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) will welcome high school athletes from across the state for the Missouri State High School Track and Field Championships.

Lincoln University's Dwight T. Reed Stadium will host this two weekend event.  Classes one and two will compete on May 21 and 22; three and four will compete on May 28 and 29.  

The State Track and Field Championship has taken place in Jefferson City for the past 30 years and brings in thousands of high school students to town.  This event has a tremendous economic impact on Jefferson City and, in 2009, brought in an estimated $375,000.  A conservative estimate of the tax revenue earned from the State Track and Field Championships totals an impressive $29,000.  The event draws approximately 15,000 people and utilizes about 2,800 room nights.  Hotels, restaurants and retail stores reap the benefits of the many youth athletes and their supporters throughout these weekends.

"This is one of several citywide events that has an incredible impact on our city," said Daniel Helton, sports sales manager at the Bureau. "The State Track and Field Championships have become a tradition in our community and we look forward to hosting the athletes and families again this year."

For more information, go to www.VisitJeffersonCity.com or call Daniel Helton at (573) 632-2820.