TrackTown USA launches TrackTown USA Kids Club
TrackTown USA launches TrackTown USA Kids Club
EUGENE, Ore. – With the outdoor track and field season upon us, TrackTown USA launches the TrackTown USA Kids Club, which will serve as a tool to grow interest in the sport of track and field through connection and engagement of youth all year long.
A group designed to develop and nurture fandom, TrackTown USA Kids Club member benefits include a welcome packet, membership card that acts as a discount card with local partners, exclusive ticket deals including free tickets to The Prefontaine Classic, early access to register for special events, exclusive opportunities to interact with track and field athletes, and incentivized rewards based on participation.
TrackTown USA Kids Club members will be divided into the following groups, based on member’s grade level:
Waffle Waddlers: Newborn–Pre-K
Cloud Jumpers: Kindergarten–2nd grade
Circle Cyclones: 3rd–5th grade
Spike Crew: 6th–8th grade
To foster a love of track and field in the next generation, it is open to children 8th grade and under with free membership available to kids anywhere in the world. Each membership year runs from January 1–December 31.
Beginning today, April 24, parents can learn more about and register their children for the TrackTown Kids Club at TrackTownUSAKidsClub.com. For TrackTown Kids Club creative, click here.
About TrackTown USA, Inc.
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track and field meets.
TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic to partner with local non-profit Endless Mileage Project
TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic to partner with local non-profit Endless Mileage Project
EUGENE, Ore. – TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic have pledged ongoing support of local Olympian Benjamin Blankenship’s new non-profit organization, Endless Mileage Project, through financial contributions to The Fast Forest and facilitation of gear collection at events for Recovered Running.
The Fast Forest acts as a visible recognition of accomplishing one of the most storied feats in track & field: Breaking the 4-minute and 4:30 barriers in the mile. A tree has been planted for every historic barrier-breaker, and trees will continue to be allocated as future generations accomplish the feat. With the support of Willamalane Park and Recreation District, the orchards of the Fast Forest live within Dorris Ranch (205 Dorris Street, Springfield, OR 97477). Dorris Ranch is a natural historic preservation site, living history farm, a working commercial filbert orchard, and a public park with a rich history in the Oregon running community.
TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic have made an initial cash contribution of $5,000 to cover the cost of the trees already planted for the 49 barrier-breaking performances already earned at Hayward Field. Additionally, TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic pledge $100 for each new tree planted for a future barrier-breaking performance earned at Hayward Field.
“I am thrilled that TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic are helping support Ben Blankenship’s inspiring vision and the fantastic, local non-profit he has created,” said TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly. “Hayward Field is known for historic performances, and being able to commemorate the sub-4 and 4:30 miles achieved there in this fashion only adds to its legacy. Additionally, TrackTown USA is committed to fostering opportunities for the next generation of athletes to pursue the sport we love. Recovered Running is aligned with that goal, lowering the barrier of entry to participate in track and field by providing local groups in need with necessary gear. Having donation bins at our events will strengthen that initiative.”
Recovered Running accepts new and gently used track & field apparel and equipment, and donates those items to local schools and running communities in need. Since 2020, Blankenship’s personal efforts on this front resulted in over 1,000 pieces of clothing and gear donated to high schools in both Oregon and his home state of Minnesota.
As part of the ongoing commitment, TrackTown USA and The Prefontaine Classic will have Recovered Running donation sites at multiple events during the outdoor track & field season, and will encourage spectators and athletes to bring items to donate. TrackTown USA and Endless Mileage Project will announce which events will include Recovered Running donation sites via their respective social media channels ahead of each event.
“The mission of the Endless Mileage Project is to blend sustainable programs into athletics,” said Endless Mileage Project founder Benjamin Blankenship. “The opportunity to partner with TrackTown USA allows us to mutually enhance each other’s messages within the track and field community. We can’t wait to work together and create exciting and meaningful sustainable projects within our sport.”
About TrackTown USA
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track & field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track & field meets.
About the Endless Mileage Project
The Endless Mileage Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2022 by Olympian Ben Blankenship that fosters sustainable environments and programming that inspire the next generation of track & field athletes to break barriers. Learn more about the organization at endlessmileage.org. To help support the efforts of the Endless Mileage Project, donate here.
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TrackTown USA to be a recipient of World Athletics Championships Oregon22 legacy grant
TrackTown USA to be a recipient of World Athletics Championships Oregon22 legacy grant
EUGENE, Ore. – Continuing its commitment to youth programs in the state of Oregon, the local organizing committee of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 developed a legacy grant of $275,000, to be pledged to the youth development initiatives of TrackTown USA.
The funds for this grant were a programmatic and financial priority for WCH Oregon22 in demonstration of the local organizing committee’s dedication to growing the sport of track and field in the next generation. Aligned in prioritizing youth development, TrackTown USA is thrilled to be one recipient of such an impactful grant that will benefit the next wave of track and field participants for years to come.
“This legacy grant will enable even more boys and girls to experience the magic of Hayward Field at the University of Oregon,” says TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly. “The generosity of the Oregon22 local organizing committee and its impact on our community cannot be overstated. TrackTown USA is committed to honoring the spirit of this grant through increased initiatives, access, and programming for youth in our sport.”
Youth programs in the state of Oregon are a critical pathway to heralding the future of the sport, and this endowment is a reflection of that. It ensures the legacy of WCH Oregon22 is one that continues to support the residents of Oregon and creates and expands opportunities for the younger generation to engage with track and field in meaningful ways. TrackTown USA is proud to build upon that legacy through strategic programming that benefits youth.
“As the WCH Oregon22 event chapter closes, we are ecstatic that the event’s legacy will live on through this grant to help empower the work of such fantastic local, not-for-profit organizations in our community,” says WCH Oregon22 Board of Directors Chair Paul Weinhold. “WCH Oregon22 prioritized a commitment to youth throughout the lead-up to the event, during the event, and beyond. This grant ensures that priority remains.”
To learn more about TrackTown USA, visit GoTrackTownUSA.com.
About TrackTown USA, Inc.
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track and field meets.
About WCH Oregon22
Oregon22, LLC is the local organizing committee that managed the 18th edition of the World Athletics Championships. The World Athletics Championships Oregon22 was held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon and was delivered in partnership with USA Track & Field. It is the first time the competition took place in the United States, with more than 1,700 athletes from 179 countries competing July 15–24, 2022. Oregon22, LLC committed itself to delivering an unmissable experience that showcased the State of Oregon and the sport of track and field globally.
TrackTown USA to debut new, digital-first video series “Road to TrackTown”
TrackTown USA to debut new, digital-first video series “Road to TrackTown”
EUGENE, Ore. – TrackTown USA will produce and debut a new, digital-first original video series titled “Road to TrackTown,” it was announced today. The series will provide a serialized, all-access look at athletes’ journeys through the outdoor season, culminating at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships.
The series will be released on TrackTown USA’s Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and website.
The first episode will debut on Friday, April 7.
Athletes participating in the series include
Ryan Crouser of Nike: World record-holder, two-time Olympic Champion, 2022 World Champion, 2021 Diamond League champion, eight-time USA champion, and five-time NCAA champion
Anna Hall of Adidas: American record-holder in the pentathlon, 2022 USA champion, 2022 World Athletics Championships bronze medalist, and three-time NCAA champion
Allie Wilson of Atlanta Track Club: 2022 NACAC Championships silver medalist and 2021 United States Olympic Track & Field Team Trials sixth place finisher
“Road to TrackTown” will consist of five episodes for each athlete, as well as a series finale featuring all athletes following the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships. Episodes will provide fans with in-depth coverage of each athlete’s background, training, competition, and life outside of the sport through the 2023 outdoor track & field season.
About TrackTown USA
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track and field meets.
Tickets for 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships and The Prefontaine Classic go on sale March 22
Tickets for 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships and The Prefontaine Classic go on sale March 22
EUGENE, Ore. – With the conclusion of the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, eyes begin to shift to the outdoor season. It’s time for fans to mark their calendars to watch America’s best athletes compete for a chance to make the world’s No. 1 track and field team, and the world’s best athletes compete for Diamond League supremacy.
All-session ticket packages for all four days of the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships and USATF U20 Championships will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 22 at 9:00 am Pacific time.
The meet will be held July 6-9 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. This will be the twelfth time that the USATF Championship meet will be staged in TrackTown, USA. The meet will also serve as the qualifying event for the 2023 World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, set for August 19-27 in Budapest, Hungary. Tickets to the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships also serve as tickets to the USATF U20 Championships, being held on the same dates at Hayward Field.
In this first phase of ticket sales, only all-session ticket packages will be available in reserved seating and general admission areas. Customers will be able to select their reserved seat at the time of purchase. A stadium seating map can be viewed here(tracktowntickets.com). Prices for all-session ticket packages start at $110. Single day tickets will be available for purchase later this spring.
All-session ticket packages for both days of the 2023 Prefontaine Classic, serving as this year’s Wanda Diamond League Final, will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 22 at 9:00 am Pacific time.
The meet will be held September 16-17 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Now in its 48th year, the world-renowned success of The Prefontaine Classic led it to becoming a founding member of the Diamond League circuit in 2010. The Wanda Diamond League is track and field’s premier series. The competition encompasses 15 of the sport's most prestigious meets, with men and women competing in 16 of its primary disciplines. This will be the first time the Wanda Diamond League Final has ever been hosted in the United States.
In this initial offering of inventory, only all-session seats on the homestretch will be available for purchase. A stadium seating map can be viewed here (preclassic.com/tickets). Prices start at $60.
Beginning March 22, customers can purchase tickets online at GoTrackTownUSA.com, by calling 1-800-WEBFOOT (1-800-932-3668), or in person at the University of Oregon Athletics ticket office at the Moshofsky Center ticket office inside the Autzen Complex (2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401).
About TrackTown USA
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 and 2022 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time. TrackTown delivers the Wanda Diamond League’s recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world’s best track and field meets.
Black Women Photographers and TrackTown USA Partner to Hire Black Women for The Prefontaine Classic and USATF Outdoor Championships
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April 19, 2022
Black Women Photographers and TrackTown USA Partner to Hire Black Women for The Prefontaine Classic and USATF Outdoor Championships
Photographers May Submit Content for Consideration to Officially Document Events Hosted by TrackTown USA in 2022
(Eugene, OR) Today TrackTown USA, the local organizing committee for the Prefontaine Classic and 2022 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships, announced it has partnered with Polly Irungu’s Black Women Photographers organization.
Together they are working to create opportunities for up-and-coming Black women photographers to be a part of TrackTown USA’s content teams for the 2022 track and field season at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Irungu and the TrackTown USA team will select a group of photographers to be paid for coverage of The Prefontaine Classic and USATF Outdoor Championships. Their photos will be utilized to assist with the live coverage of these events on TrackTown USA platforms as well as tell stories of athletes competing on the track.
Starting today, established, and emerging photographers may apply on BlackWomenPhotographers.com, or submit their work via Instagram by posting their photography with the hashtag #BWPxTrackTown and reposting the competition flier. The deadline for submissions is May 3rd, 2022.
Creatives can apply at https://blackwomenphotographers.com/tracktown-usa
While this partnership is the first between the Black Women Photographers organization and TrackTown USA, Irungu’s connection with the Eugene-based nonprofit began in 2016 when she was an intern with the organization’s communications team.
“This is a historic partnership that will change the way other institutions think about who is behind the lens telling the stories of the athletes competing in such pivotal events of their careers. From being a TrackTown USA intern to now partnering with them to hire talented Black women sports photographers, this partnership is the definition of a full circle moment. My internship with TTUSA changed my life, and now I’m able to change lives with them.”
Jake Willard, the Brand Marketing and Engagement Manager for TrackTown, was also a part of the communications internship team in 2016 with Irungu. For him, this partnership feels especially meaningful. “I learned so much from Polly when we worked together at the IAAF World Indoor Championships and U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2016. She has an impressive ability to tell stories and bring people together from all walks of life. Nowhere has that been more apparent than her success with Black Women Photographers. This partnership is a great step in the sport’s continuing efforts to empower the voices of Black women.”
About Black Women Photographers
Launched in July of 2020, Black Women Photographers (BWP) is a global community of over 1,000 active members from around the world. BWP aims to disrupt the notion that it is difficult to discover and commission Black creatives. Through honest dialogue via social conversations and workshops, the platform seeks to ensure that more Black women and non-binary photographers are empowered to make the industry as colorful as it ought to be.
Black Women Photographers is a home for Black women to receive proper recognition, and most importantly, get hired. Dedicated to providing a resource for the industry’s gatekeepers, it supports its members through promoting their work in an active database distributed to photo editors, directors, curators, and art buyers. The collective also offers free educational resources such as regular programing of webinars, workshops, trainings, and portfolio reviews.
About TrackTown USA, Inc.
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field, and the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field.
Olympic Trials competition schedule adjustments
Olympic Trials competition schedule adjustments
June 23, 2021
USA Track & Field tonight announced adjustments to the competition schedule for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field with regard to athlete safety while competing in high temperatures.
With a triple-digit temperature forecast over the weekend, the women’s 10,000m final will now be run in one section at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on Saturday, June 26. The men’s 5,000m final will now be run at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on Sunday, June 27.
The free park and ride shuttle from the Valley River Center will begin operating at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, and the gates at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon will open to spectators at 9:00 am on both mornings as well. A valid ticket for the day’s session will be required to watch the races.
Spectators will be permitted to exit the secure perimeter after the races, but they will need to receive a hand stamp as they are leaving in order to be able to return later in the day. A hand stamp and a ticket are required for re-entry later in the day.
Limited food and beverage concessions will be available for the morning races, with free potable water available in the venue as well.
Spectator information for the event can be found here. All event-related information is available at TrackTown20.com.
Hayward Field to welcome spectators for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
Hayward Field to welcome spectators for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
May 29, 2021
EUGENE, Ore. – TrackTown USA, the local organizing committee (LOC) for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, today shared the exciting news that spectators will be able to watch the event in person at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Recent changes to Oregon health regulations will enable fans to cheer from the stands of the newly reimagined stadium as the best athletes in the country pursue their Olympic dreams on June 18–27, 2021.
“Oregon health regulations regarding stadium capacity have shifted significantly in the last two weeks,” said Michael Reilly, CEO of TrackTown USA. “We are absolutely thrilled as these changes allow for previously impossible spectator numbers. Alongside our partners, we have developed a plan to maximize attendance while keeping participants and our community safe. We appreciate the hard work of public health officials and government leaders who have made today’s announcement possible.”
The policy shift is due to new guidance on outdoor gatherings for individuals who have been vaccinated for COVID-19. There will be both vaccinated and unvaccinated sections in the stadium, with vaccinated sections forming much of the ticket inventory. Ticket holders must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to sit in a vaccinated section.
Key parameters of the new ticketing plan for the event are as follows:
All customers who retained their ticket orders through April 2021 will be able to keep their tickets if they so choose. Seating locations, however, are subject to change due to mandatory adaptations of the seat map in order to be compliant with health regulations.
Automatic refunds, based on the previous policy announced on April 22, had not yet been issued. Account holders wanting to secure refunds for all or part of their orders will still be able to do so.
Athlete families will have the opportunity to purchase up to four tickets per session on the day(s) that their athlete is competing.
After existing ticket customers and athlete families have been accommodated, any remaining ticket inventory will be sold to the public.
Only mobile tickets will be issued.
All plans for the 2020 Olympic Trials must be approved by the Oregon Health Authority and are therefore subject to change.
The LOC is finalizing the details necessary to facilitate this ticketing plan. More information will be available in the coming week. All event updates will be published on TrackTown20.com; those wishing to stay informed are encouraged to sign up for email updates here.
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials is a collaboration between the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and USA Track & Field (USATF). The event will be presented across NBC platforms.
Ticketing updates announced for 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
Ticketing updates announced for 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field
April 22, 2021
EUGENE, Ore. – TrackTown USA, the local organizing committee (LOC) for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, today announced ticketing updates as part of preparations to ensure event safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on state and local health regulations for stadium capacity and the high volume of tickets that already have been sold, the LOC has determined that the tickets held by existing customers cannot be fulfilled. As a result, all ticket customers will have their tickets refunded. A revised ticketing program with an updated seat inventory that is compliant with new regulations will be announced in May.
“Demand for tickets to the Olympic Trials continues to be at an all-time high and we are confident that some number of spectators will be able to attend the event if regulations allow. Unfortunately, we now know that we won’t be able to both comply with important public health regulations and fulfill the tickets that already have been sold,” said TrackTown USA CEO Michael Reilly. “We have considered numerous alternatives and have determined that taking this action now is in the best interest of our customers. By starting over with an updated seat map and policies that account for new regulations, we are providing the public with the opportunity to make purchasing decisions based on information that is very different from when tickets were originally on sale.”
Since the postponement of the Olympic Trials last spring, the LOC has been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 landscape with public health officials, USA Track & Field, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The State of Oregon recently changed its regulations to allow spectators at sporting events, but those regulations specify limitations on stadium capacity based on the county’s risk level. Additionally, social distancing will be required in the seating bowl. Those two components will significantly reduce the number of seats and limit the distribution of seats that will be available for the Olympic Trials. As a result, existing ticket purchases can’t be accommodated. Ticket customers will be contacted directly by the LOC with details of the refund policies and procedures.
We will continue to work with public health officials in the hope that the county risk level in June will allow for spectators. The revised ticketing program that will be announced in May will focus on creating opportunities for as many people as possible to attend at least one session of the Olympic Trials, with the following key principles:
Athlete families will have the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public.
The next level of priority will go to ticket customers who retained their tickets until this point.
Tickets will be sold only for individual days of competition and customers will be limited in the
number of seats and the number of days that can be purchased.
Event updates will be published on TrackTown20.com as they become available. Those wishing to stay informed on the 2020 Olympic Trials are encouraged to sign up for email updates here.
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials is a collaboration between the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and USA Track & Field (USATF). TrackTown USA serves as the LOC for the event, which is scheduled to take place June 18–27, 2021 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The event will be presented across NBC platforms.
About TrackTown USA, Inc.
TrackTown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in the sports of track and field and running by hosting premier events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, improving facilities, being a leader in sustainability and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans. The organization is responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the 2015 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field, and the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field.
About USA Track & Field
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. USATF encompasses the world's oldest organized sports, some of the most-watched events of Olympic broadcasts, the country’s #1 high school and junior high school participatory sport and more than 30 million adult runners in the United States. For more information on USATF, visit www.usatf.org.
About the USOPC
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.
TrackTown USA Announced as Host for 2020 Olympic Trials
USA Track & Field just announced that TrackTown USA will be the host for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials! The event will serve to select Team USA for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. We are excited that USATF and the U.S. Olympic Committee have placed their trust in us, and we are confident that we will provide an ideal atmosphere for the athletes to perform at their very best.
This opportunity would not have been possible without the extraordinary environment that you have all helped to create – from a Eugene-Springfield community that continually supports the world’s best athletes, to public and private partners who contribute their resources and their expertise; from a world-class research University that is committed to showcasing this beautiful sport, to officials who continually set the standard for competition excellence; from volunteers who ensure everyone is welcomed, to photographers, journalists, and broadcasters who share the stories of track & field with the world.
We cannot wait for the athletes and the fans to experience all the action at the spectacular new Hayward Field!
Thank you for coming on this journey with us.