socially inappropriate behavior, including gang involvement. <br /> Goal $ EstabfrafrEtugene $$prrngheld as a I ickfi - recpgnt d location for a <br /> select group of amateur spo rng events <br /> There are substantial economic benefits to amateur sports in the region. Spending by <br /> out -of -area participants in sports special events and tournaments can be substantial. If <br /> we specialize in certain sports and become known as the place to visit to participate in <br /> certain sports, were more likely to increase this form of economic activity. The best <br /> example is track and field. This is our specialty now and it generates substantial <br /> economic activity. Can we develop more specialty sports and more economic activity? <br /> Loaf 4 P o vide a stable source or r Bey to s pp rl and e pa { <br /> pat'ttcipatory s ports fe It #es nd 3r ►gt l ►e, n t r1 ptei e r t This p(a <br /> Without some amount of new money, this strategic plan will not bring success. Although <br /> some efficiencies and more economy in spending is always possible, additional funds to <br /> build new facilities and then to operate and maintain them, is necessary. <br /> Beginning on the next page, Part IV presents specific actions to implement these goals. <br /> Sports Plan x <br /> Page 11 <br />