FROM ONUSPORTS.COM__The Ohio Northern men's and women's track and field will kick off its indoor campaign on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Findlay Oiler Opener under first-year head coach Molly Amidon.

Following the holiday break, the Polar Bears host their first home event of the season, the 3rd Annual Rob and Patty Lydic Invitational, on Friday, Jan. 15, at the Sports Center.

The schedule features three home dates in Ada, providing fans multiple opportunities to support the Polar Bears:

• Jan. 15: 3rd Annual Rob and Patty Lydic Invitational
• Jan. 29: Joe Banks Invitational
• March 5–6: Polar Bear Last Chance Qualifier

The team's regular season road slate includes stops at the Hillsdale (Mich.) Wide Track Classic (Jan. 22), the Trine (Ind.) Invitational and Fairgrounds Invitational in Indianapolis (Feb. 5–6), the Grand Valley State (Mich.) Big Meet (Feb. 12), the Heidelberg Invitational (Feb. 13), and the Wittenberg Invitational (Feb. 20).

Postseason competition begins Feb. 26–27 at the Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Championships at Capital.

The NCAA Division III Championships are slated for March 12–13 in Spokane, Wash.