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Attitude <br /> Athletic community <br /> "Doing things differently" attitude <br /> - Need for more and better facilities and programs is widely recognized <br /> - Committed parents who support amateur athletics <br /> - Desire to get started <br /> Enthusiastic community support <br /> - Much enthusiasm at all levels of sports participation <br /> Local people are active and participatory <br /> Supportive local elected bodies <br /> - Bring family and community closer <br /> City leaders who are supportive of amateur athletics <br /> - Community interest <br /> Motivated population looking for new exercise opportunities; youth, adults, seniors <br /> - High demand for amateur athletics in Eugene metro <br /> Receptive public sector to the needs of amateur athletics <br /> Local business "cater" to large athletic events <br /> - Excellent management of existing facilities <br /> Willingness of local officials to be involved in process <br /> Facilities <br /> Facilities, recreation district, U of 0, LCC, private clubs <br /> - Large variety of facilities, fields, community centers, and organizations supporting sports; Parks <br /> and Recreation, E.S.P. etc. <br /> - Diverse activities with capable experienced groups and individuals to present them <br /> Lane Community College athletic programs and effort to promote OSAA events; hosting <br /> amateur athletics <br /> - Stadium <br /> Major facility development <br /> An abundance of "reasonable cost" health clubs/facilities <br /> Adequate land for future facilities <br /> Existing facilities are "good" and well maintained - managed <br /> University of Oregon /Lane Community College <br /> Positive influence of U of 0 area's reputation <br /> - UofOsports <br /> - Presence of U of 0 <br /> - Practice and toumament facilities are excellent at L.C.C. and U of 0 <br /> - University of Oregon athletic programs; exposure to big time college athletics <br /> Reputation <br /> Reputation for excellence in track, gymnastics, softball, etc. <br /> Strong and high profile tradition in some sports <br /> Positive reputation for producing national level athletics <br /> - Name familiarity for quality track history <br /> This are is known for quality athletic events <br /> - Great knowledge base; professional staff; volunteers <br /> - Eugene - birth place of Nike <br /> - . ack Town" <br /> - Area known for sports <br /> 3 <br />