Oregon Sports Authority

US Open National Playoffs

Meyer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:24:52 +0000

The USTA has officially launched the US Open National Playoffs which will expand the footprint of the US Open and provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament.

The US Open National Playoffs begin with 16 sectional qualifying tournaments held throughout the country from April through June. The men’s and women’s champions from each of the sectional qualifying tournaments advance to the US Open National Playoffs – Men’s and Women’s Championships, which will be held in conjunction with Olympus US Open Series tournaments this summer.

Nike announces inaugural “Nike Track Nationals” competition

Meyer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:05:39 +0000

Today Nike opened registration and announced details for the Nike Track Nationals competition, the first ever national championship competition to name the best high school track and field program in the United States.

With the goal of crowning a true national track and field champion, Nike Track Nationals consists of a four-month virtual competition that will select the top 12 boys and top 12 girls programs to compete at legendary Hayward Field for the Nike Track National Title the night before the Prefontaine Classic.

“We are excited to bring Nike Track Nationals to young high school aged runners as a way to recognize the unique and diverse athletic abilities it takes to make up a winning team” said Amy White, Nike’s Vice President of North America Running. “Track & field has traditionally been looked at from an individual sport perspective but for the first time ever, high school aged teams across the country will be recognized as a whole and a national champion will be crowned.”

From March 1 – June 13 all track & field clubs are invited to compete in the virtual competition at www.NikeTrackNationals.com. Coaches will update marks weekly to see how their squad ranks against state, regional, and national competition. Upon completion of the virtual competition, the top club in each of eight regions will automatically qualify for Nike Track Nationals competition in Eugene, Oregon on July 2, and the next four highest scoring clubs from any region will round out the twelve team field.

Clubs will compete in ten track and field events including: 100m, 110/100m Hurdles, 400m, 800m, Mile, Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Shot Put, Discus Throw. Each team is allowed to enter their top mark for each event, with a two-event maximum per individual athlete. Those marks will then be scored in decathlon fashion with performance marks awarded a point score. Although competition consists of ten events, the lowest scoring event will be dropped, making the total score the sum of their best nine events. The highest score takes homes the crown.

Key dates:
March 1: Online competition begins at www.NikeTrackNationals.com
May 3: Must be registered
June 13: Last day marks will be accepted
June 15: National qualifiers announced / final standings released
July 2: National Championships in Eugene, Oregon

For more information and coach/team registration, visit: www.NikeTrackNationals.com.

Nike Track Nationals

Meyer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:02:55 +0000

This is the first ever national championship competition to name the best high school track and field program in the United States. With the goal of crowning a true national track and field champion, Nike Track Nationals consists of a four-month virtual competition that will select the top 12 boys and top 12 girls programs to compete at legendary Hayward Field for the Nike Track National Title the night before the Prefontaine Classic.

Light of Hope

Meyer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:10:16 +0000

5k/1k USATF Certified Race

Eugene Women’s Half Marathon

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:50:47 +0000

Portland Beavers vs. Las Vegas 51s

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:47:08 +0000

eUpdate – STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Coming to Salem, USA Cycling Nationals to Bend

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:37:26 +0000

The Oregon Sports Authority is excited to announce that the 25th anniversary season of the world-renowned STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series, shown nationwide on ESPN2, will highlight the opening weekend of the Oregon State Fair this August. Competitors for both the U.S. and Collegiate Championships will descend on Salem, making Oregon the undisputed capital of timbersports in 2010. ESPN cameras have followed the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series for 25 years, making it one of the longest running programs on the network. This year the Willamette Valley will have the unique distinction of serving as the backdrop for the world’s premier timbersports event.

Click below to view the entire Oregon Sports Authority eUpdate.

Men’s State Tournament

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:02:26 +0000

Women’s State Games

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:41 +0000

Men’s State Games

Meyer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:59:24 +0000