Updates on Fans for Olympic Trials?

Same here. I am ready to spend a bundle on tickets for myself and my kids but Oregon is run by a Progressive Fascist who has shut everything down (of course) and is wrecking her state with draconian restrictions.

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2019/07/kate-brown-is-one-of-the-most-unpopular-governors-in-country-thanks-to-republicans-morning-consult-survey.html

Wondering the same thing! They have had our money for nearly two years. Really hard for people who have vacation time planned from work, and other reservations, etc. They should at least give some sort of update or a date when a decision will be made. That would be the fair thing to do. It is still a great place to vacation anyway. Would be nice to know for sure.

I emailed them this week asking about when we would receive an update. They said they will make an announcement within the next 2 weeks. Hopefully we find out soon!

FWIW, there were some fans at the Portland Timbers match in the CONCACAF champions league thing last night. A few thousand I believe.

I'm really discouraged by the continued politically driven panic being forced on the country for a death rate of .18%, mostly of older and people with comorbidities. Meanwhile the rest of society is disrupted in so many ways and becoming more reliant on the nanny state.

I don't see the Oregon Governor doing anything but pushing the variant angle as much as possible. Overall, I think they are feeling that they are losing control but that doesn't mean it will open a stadium/Hayward Field anytime soon. In addition, its up to Japan to decide if a Trials is even necessary.

If so, I say USATF moves the meet to a free state so those that k ow how to take care of themselves can attend and not live in fear. Big pharma is now at a cross in the roads as they can play both sides but their futures are at stake if they push forward.

I'd love to be in the stadium this weekend for the 2nd home meet of the season but its not going to happen again because of the fascism running rampant in this country.

The Answer is US!!! People need to emphatically say No and accept the consequences. Can they really arrest, fire etc... all of us? The problem is, 50% of this country is all in while most of the rest is just passive waiting for someone else to do something about it.

Same boat here. The only top of that, I purchased tickets to watch friends in events with the old schedule in mind. Now, the schedule has changed, and even my plane dates are screwed up. I need some solid information to be able to approach my boss with different days off than requested, as well as to get a car/plane appropriately taken care of.

wazzu1452 wrote:Same here. I am ready to spend a bundle on tickets for myself and my kids but Oregon is run by a Progressive Fascist who has shut everything down (of course) and is wrecking her state with draconian restrictions.

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2019/07/kate-brown-is-one-of-the-most-unpopular-governors-in-country-thanks-to-republicans-morning-consult-survey.html

Aren't you from Washington State which is governed by third term Jay Inslee (D) who is running the state into the ground? How can you complain about Oregon?

Oregon is allowing fans for outdoor events at capacities depending on Covid levels. By the time the trials happen, the Portland Timbers will have already been playing in front of crowds for over two months and may be at full capacity by then. It will be an EPIC fail if the trials don't have fans.

wazzu1452 wrote:

Same here. I am ready to spend a bundle on tickets for myself and my kids but Oregon is run by a Progressive Fascist

Oooohhh

Scary capitals on Progressive Fasicist

Oregon is filled with democrat trash.

Move the trials to Texas or Florida where there is competent leadership.

Sorry if all I can offer is some real info instead of sweeping partisan commentary.

The Trials will allow limited fan attendance, but it’s probably safe to expect something along the lines of 20% venue capacity each day, including competing athletes, meet staff, coaches, agents, etc.

There is no way that all hoping to attend will be able to watch at Hayward.

Hypothetically, if they go with 20% attendance, how will they decide who gets in and who doesn't? I bought tickets for the whole meet but only planned on attending the first weekend due to some conflicts that later came up. However if I can only go to one or two out of the four days I have tickets for that weekend because of the capacity restrictions, will a refund be offered for the days I can't go or the whole meet? I don't want to travel to Eugene if I can only attend some of the days I have tickets for. There are lots of other people in the same boat. Will they offer refunds or are we all screwed? This isn't the same as a single day event. Very curious as to how they will handle this.

Really hoping there can be some consideration for those who are vaccinated and willing to sign a waiver if needed. I've been to each Oly trials since 2000 and have had tickets for these for two years. Fingers crossed!

I had tickets for last year for my daughter and I to travel across country and go..Doubtful it works now , just different things happening now in life.... I just hope I can get my $900 back!!!

GWT wrote:

Really hoping there can be some consideration for those who are vaccinated and willing to sign a waiver if needed. I've been to each Oly trials since 2000 and have had tickets for these for two years. Fingers crossed!

Wrong

Mark my words: no trials will happen because the Olympics will be cancelled.

hate drivers wrote:

Mark my words: no trials will happen because the Olympics will be cancelled.

Yep.

Also, I'm not wanting to be a part of a failed experiment for a track meet.

Harambe wrote:

wazzu1452 wrote:

Same here. I am ready to spend a bundle on tickets for myself and my kids but Oregon is run by a Progressive Fascist

Oooohhh

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Aouita 84 wrote:

Harambe wrote:

Oooohhh

Scary capitals on Progressive Fasicist

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