New Hayward Design Thoughts

There is not enough room to have both and Hayward already has a warmup track.

2 track solution wrote:

There is no resemblance and no history, not even a nod to it. The solution is to keep the current stadium and build the new one right next to it (like Texas A&M is currently doing). The historic stadium can be the warmup track for the new one with the big swoosh on every square inch of it.

Cool idea, but there is not quite enough room. Current space from the west curb of Agate to the west edge of the footpath behind the West Grandstand is about 490 ft. Tearing down the West Grandstand and still doesn't get you enough room between Lane 8 of the homestretch of Old Hayward and the student recreation buildings--about 100 ft too little.

not enough room wrote:

There is not enough room to have both and Hayward already has a warmup track.

Make room! There are soccer fields and a cemetery in that area. Neither are doing anyone any good.

Track me wrote:

not enough room wrote:

There is not enough room to have both and Hayward already has a warmup track.

Make room! There are soccer fields and a cemetery in that area. Neither are doing anyone any good.

Uh, I don't think the university is going to tear down buildings that were only built in the past few years. Not going to happen.

fdh34287 wrote:

Track me wrote:

Make room! There are soccer fields and a cemetery in that area. Neither are doing anyone any good.

Uh, I don't think the university is going to tear down buildings that were only built in the past few years. Not going to happen.

They could build the new track to the south of Hayward and all that is in the way is the current throw area (which would move to current Hayward) 2 soccer practice fields and 6 rec tennis courts. This can and should happen.

2 track solution wrote:

There is no resemblance and no history, not even a nod to it. The solution is to keep the current stadium and build the new one right next to it (like Texas A&M is currently doing). The historic stadium can be the warmup track for the new one with the big swoosh on every square inch of it.

Build the new stadium on top of Hayward. I am sure some elevated support beams could support the thing. Nothing more complex than the upper deck of a bigger stadium.

Top level: the flashy new stadium

Bottom level: old Hayward as a warm-up track with a super cool subterranean vibe

Done and done.

The most important question is, will USATF Chairman Steve Miller like it?

Wonderful.. Lots of new T&F stadiums are coming up. Glad to see the sport moving on....

malmo wrote:

dog days of summer wrote:

I expect this glass roof is treated in some way to handle glare and heat from the sun.

Like some sort of what? Looks like a big windshield to me. Does a windshield keep the Sun's rays out of your car or does it focus them?

In a nod to the Hayward West grandstand (circa 1980s), on sunny days rubber snakes will descend from the glass ceiling to provide shade.

Go south Young man wrote:

fdh34287 wrote:

Uh, I don't think the university is going to tear down buildings that were only built in the past few years. Not going to happen.

They could build the new track to the south of Hayward and all that is in the way is the current throw area (which would move to current Hayward) 2 soccer practice fields and 6 rec tennis courts. This can and should happen.

Yes, there is enough room to put a New Hayward running east-west just north of 18th Avenue, but it's not going to happen.

It will happen because it has to happen. Now let’s make it happen.

malmo wrote:

dog days of summer wrote:

I expect this glass roof is treated in some way to handle glare and heat from the sun.

Like some sort of what? Looks like a big windshield to me. Does a windshield keep the Sun's rays out of your car or does it focus them?

I do wish that the UO would make some kind of statement about the material in that roof. Will fans be exposed to UV, or is there some secret sauce in it? Will it protect fans from the rain as well as the old stands? The old east stands are especially good for keeping us dry.

Hiron’s has everything wrote:

malmo wrote:

Like some sort of what? Looks like a big windshield to me. Does a windshield keep the Sun's rays out of your car or does it focus them?

In a nod to the Hayward West grandstand (circa 1980s), on sunny days rubber snakes will descend from the glass ceiling to provide shade.

Bring back those rubber snakes. I'm tired of those MF snakes in the rain!

Yes there is room, there is room for multiple angles but none of them make sense.

I'm for keeping the old and upgrading at the same time but if they are going to go 100% new, then I like the images and ideas. I do wish they found some way to use the same stadium design but incorporate the east grandstands at the same time. 300 meters of new stadium and 100 meters of old. Doesn't matter if there in no ADA compliant seating or bathrooms, 75% of Hayward would still be accessible.

not enough room wrote:

Yes there is room, there is room for multiple angles but none of them make sense.

I'm for keeping the old and upgrading at the same time but if they are going to go 100% new, then I like the images and ideas. I do wish they found some way to use the same stadium design but incorporate the east grandstands at the same time. 300 meters of new stadium and 100 meters of old. Doesn't matter if there in no ADA compliant seating or bathrooms, 75% of Hayward would still be accessible.

Let is go. Hayward is long past its due date. It's a condemned building. There is nothing historic about a condemned building. Not a single race was run in it. Time to finally bury Pre while they got the bulldozers out. Enough. Move forward.

The new stadium is a fine design ... except for the death ray roof and the Big Penis in the Northeast corner. Perhaps a Bowerman Pis statue would have been more appropriate?

The New Hayward will be just a couple of blocks south of the New Oregon motel.

You filthy, stinky barbarians must show some gratitude and respect for Nike China the next World Super Power for this considerate and thoughtful gift to the needy people of Eugene, Oregon, USA.

It's great. Winds will be less of a factor and the roof structure will amplify the sound of the best track fans in America. I love Hayward Field but it hasn't aged well. The restrooms sucked, concessions are non-existent, and the East Grandstand was cramped and uncomfortable. Change is good.

After sitting in the West Grandstand for years with no room to even move. To get to your seat if you are in the middle is almost impossible. One restroom for the whole building. Having to wait forever while the rope crew prevents you from leaving so athletes can leave the track. Lack of amenities for food. As a 70 year old having to climb a massive amount of stairs to get to your seat it sucks. Something needs to change!