I would be shocked going forward if they ever held national champs outside of Eugene again. It's clear they consider Hayward the de facto permanent site.
Mt Sac was supposed to have the Olympic Trials in 2020 but did not have the Stadium ready in time, The Stadium is now completed so expect MT. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium to work hard at getting NCAA, USATF/World and Olympic Trials Meets.
I would be shocked going forward if they ever held national champs outside of Eugene again. It's clear they consider Hayward the de facto permanent site.
The stadium is the best track stadium in the country but the town sucks. Nike $$$ is powerful. Since the completion of the new stadium, Eugene has held both Olympic Trials, all four USATFs, and 3 of 4 NCAAs.
Mt Sac was supposed to have the Olympic Trials in 2020 but did not have the Stadium ready in time, The Stadium is now completed so expect MT. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium to work hard at getting NCAA, USATF/World and Olympic Trials Meets.
You're kinda right. The stadium was complete but there was a legal issue that was pretty much bogus. Mt Sac getting sued over the new stadium. At that time USATF said they couldn't move forward then awarded it to Eugene and their new stadium.
It was a load of crap they chose Eugene and was a clearly a back door deal with Nike. Mt Sac was pretty pissed so not sure if they are willing to ever trust USATF again after essentially getting back stabbed.
WC, DL, NCAA, USATF, Grand Slam, ATL, Ohanian etc. always avoid L.A. County due to union mandates.
Plus the county laws don't allow free conventions, hotel rooms, 1st Class Airfare, and bribery, etc. due to Hollywood TV and recording and radio station payola violations 100 years ago.
WC, DL, NCAA, USATF, Grand Slam, ATL, Ohanian etc. always avoid L.A. County due to union mandates.
Plus the county laws don't allow free conventions, hotel rooms, 1st Class Airfare, and bribery, etc. due to Hollywood TV and recording and radio station payola violations 100 years ago.
It's unaffordable.
LA is no more "unaffordable" than Eugene. Not saying it isn't a pain but Eugene is argue is more expensive in terms of a major track event.
Mt Sac was supposed to have the Olympic Trials in 2020 but did not have the Stadium ready in time, The Stadium is now completed so expect MT. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium to work hard at getting NCAA, USATF/World and Olympic Trials Meets.
No way. Everyone hates Mt Sac for goos reason. Far from LAX and a stadium in a dump wind tunnel
WC, DL, NCAA, USATF, Grand Slam, ATL, Ohanian etc. always avoid L.A. County due to union mandates.
Plus the county laws don't allow free conventions, hotel rooms, 1st Class Airfare, and bribery, etc. due to Hollywood TV and recording and radio station payola violations 100 years ago.
It's unaffordable.
LA is no more "unaffordable" than Eugene. Not saying it isn't a pain but Eugene is argue is more expensive in terms of a major track event.
The San Gabriel Valley is very affordable. It's not like they're talking West LA.