Student-Athletes Spend Day at New Albany Classic

Buckeyes support Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Supporting the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, Ohio State student-athletes from 12 different sports spent the afternoon Sunday, Sept. 25 at the New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day.

Held at the home of Leslie H. Wexner, chair of the Ohio State Board of Trustees, the day kicked off with the Tween Brands Concert at The Classic. Patrons also had the opportunity to take part in carnival games and rides, face and hair painting, a petting zoo, dog agility demonstrations and other hands-on activities.

Throughout the day, Ohio State student-athletes manned the Classic Sports Spectacular area. Featuring athletes from the men’s lacrosse, men’s volleyball, football, fencing, women’s gymnastics, men’s and women’s hockey, men’s and women’s tennis, wrestling, synchronized swimming and rifle teams, children and their parents were able to meet the student-athletes and learn more about their respective sports.

"It was great to spend time with people in the community and see the kid's eyes light up when they were told we were from Ohio State," sophomore synchronized swimmer Colleen Courtmanche said.

The one-day event, which gives 100 percent of the proceeds to the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, was capped by a grand prix that featured 30 of the world’s best equestrian riders.

The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence is an organization committed to changing the community’s attitude and response to family violence. For more information, please visit: www.ccafv.org.