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. :•: v - -vv :v : ,A S. •: v.:'i }i : + fi` ):C• ":' ... x:.•: •::.,� -• f y , fir` <br /> • v. Sv Y •. • + .v' :•• ;v. "` -' ;i`S} v:`; v;j: <br /> . . .. �• cT�i. }c;:;� a,?"�,.'r...?WV'zb+'""pf},.� +?.: "" ..oS ?:'k : } ?" :� is. y .� ,;: •..,: } •:.:.t:,. ? : <br /> ;. fir ..� #�: ^�/w(�[: :. .. . ;.}. - Y " � ;v v ' <br /> :'• f ?•`= }• : :'f.. ?:t:.y)::.. F •c+ -. : � .. _ �• � f . i`+ 9 6 t -,� .:6` � <br /> :•? . .A.,ryt, }::.�•� }¢� �- .� • nt ".4 . S}:9y+;ti, '. • ` 6 •:t •• t � � •'•. •. <br /> t •a a o- � :: <br /> • i:: v.-?: v:•:::. t•:.?:::.:'. ri.:? }- .nrv"'•:�;•`.:C'.i ? ?..•.'.• " }: i)..t. n....v.i ?.::.:. ... h. "}i.. ....err. .... - ...M..:M.... .'l. Y ... ...� :1t x:{ <br /> Our region is often called the track and field capital of the country and has a solid national <br /> reputation for quality track and field athletes and events. We must maintain our strong position in <br /> this sport and build upon it. But more can and must be done in other sports, also <br /> Strategy A. Determine a specialty sport and facility. <br /> Action. The determination of a specialty sport should be accomplished during the next <br /> few years. Candidates include soccer and other field sports, basketball, volleyball, <br /> cycling, gymnastics, ice sports, and martial arts. The specialty sport will likely emerge as <br /> other recommendations in this document are implemented. For example, if a site for a <br /> large multi -field soccer /field sports complex emerges and the community rallies around <br /> this project, then this may very well become the area's next specialty sport or sports. If <br /> Broad Base Programs is successful in planning and implementing a multi -sport indoor <br /> field house, then Volleyball or Basketball may emerge. Thus, a combination of a new <br /> facility, community support, and financing are key elements in the choice. Priority: <br /> Medium. <br /> Strategy B. Develop plan to make the specialty a reality. <br /> Action. Once a specialty has been chosen, develop a plan and then direct resources to <br /> make this specialty a reality. Priority: Medium. <br /> Strategy C. Bring more people to the region for toumaments and special events. <br /> Action. Design, plan, and implement a new major amateur <br /> major sports event that would draw <br /> a significant number of people to the region. An example might be a week -long or two- <br /> week Team Triathalon Sports Festival where teams of both youth and adults compete in <br /> three different sports, such as soccer, track and field, and softball. Another example is <br /> the beginning effort by the Rotary Clubs in Eugene and Springfield to stage an <br /> international soccer tournament in the metro area (The 1995 event was an excellent <br /> start) Priority: High. <br /> Strategy D. Provide resources to aid all sports in the planning and implementation of special <br /> events and tournaments in the region. <br /> Action 1. Provide funds to support at least one full -time equivalent employee to support <br /> existing sports organizations who want to put on special events and tournaments. <br /> Priority: High. <br /> Action 2. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for <br /> 9 p special events and tournaments <br /> in the region. Priority: Medium. <br /> SportsPlan <br /> Page 15 <br />