Birmingham CrossPlex

College Running

9 years ago 11/28/2014 10:10am EST

Having secured their place in the NCAA DI Indoor Track rotation, word on the street is their install of a "world class" throws area, social media boards within the facility, monitors in the warm-up track and clerking areas and other improvements and enhancements to their venue as they seek to be recognized as the premier location of it's kind in the USA. Recent site visits by USOC, USATF and international personnel have drawn outstanding reviews.

2015 schedule includes six Collegiate Conference and NCAA DII Championships. High school events drawing as far as Texas and Missouri and a Middle School event series with Championship event. Looks like more to State of Alabama than "Roll Tide".

9 years ago 11/28/2014 10:16am EST

re: SweetHomeAlabama

Looking forward to seeing it - I'll be working the DII Indoor Champs there in March.

9 years ago 11/28/2014 10:37am EST

re: Youngish Official

I got the chance to run there in 2013 for NCAAs. Hands down the best venue they have held a D2 Nationals at. The only possible complaints I can think of are

1. The throws area is tucked away in the corners of the facility.

2. The Warmup area is very small and cramped.

But if they are making changes to these things then it'll be better than it already is.

Another issue is that the Crossplex is in the middle of a bad part of town. Officers were telling runners to return to the complex and stay in the parking lot. A little worrisome when you cant feel safe leaving to do a premeet shake out or warmup for your event.

9 years ago 11/28/2014 11:10am EST

re: D2 Runner

Some clarity on your items:

1. Throws Area is not "tucked" away in the corner of the facility. It sits directly under the LED Video and Results Board with access from both sides of the venue and adequate viewing.

2. You refer to the Warm-Up Room which is a 100M dedicated area with 4 60M lanes for hurdles and sprints. The CrossPlex also has a standalone arena that is available within the facility for additional warm-ups and with an approx. 300m loop around it's perimeter.

With regards to outside warm-up runners can circle the facility, but are encouraged to remain on the grounds due to the adjacent streets being heavily traveled. A brand new police precinct is under final stages of construction across the street and since the CrossPlex has opened there has been no crime on it's grounds and is likely the safest City of Birmingham facility with it's own assigned police presence for each event and on a daily basis. Safety is not an issue at the CrossPlex.

9 years ago 11/28/2014 11:16am EST

re: SweetHomeAlabama

excellent facility. warmups are an issue for large meets. straight away is great, but always packed with athletes and coaches.

big complaint is food. when registering for a meet they will tell you all of the vendors that can deliver to the crossplex. what they don't tell you, is that they can deliver it to the front door, but you can't bring it inside. better hope for a 65 degree day so you can haven an outdoor picnic.

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