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Eugene, Ore. (July 31, 2006)--- Athletes finishing first in their
events at the Road to Eugene '08 high performance track and field
meet won't be the only announced winners at the University of
Oregon's legendary Hayward Field on Tuesday evening, Aug. 8.
Through the generosity of the University of Oregon and the Eugene Organizing
Committee for the 2008 Olympic Track & Field Trials, 19 lucky ticket-buying
fans will go home with a piece of Eugene's track and field future.
Fans that purchase tickets to the Road to Eugene '08 will have an
opportunity to win tickets to Track Town USA's premier events,
including the grand prize-a pair of all-session packages to the 2008
U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, which contains tickets to all
eight days of competition.
Meet organizers will also give away five pairs of season tickets for
the 2007 University of Oregon track and field season; five pairs of
tickets to the 2007 Pre Classic; and a pair of single-day tickets to
each of the eight 2008 Olympic Trials sessions. In all, 19 ticket
packages will be given away and individuals must be present to win.
"The Road To Eugene '08 is about connecting the athletes and fans
and highlighting the exciting future of Track Town USA," said Vin
Lananna, co-chairman of the Eugene Local Organizing Committee and
University of Oregon associate athletic director/director of track
and field. "Our bid was founded on the principle that this
community's love of track and field doesn't begin in 2008-the fans
are already cheering for and supporting America's athletes. These
ticket prizes are a way to acknowledge and thank this community for
its support."
In addition, all fans attending the meet next Tuesday will have the
opportunity to purchase a limited edition Eugene '08 t-shirt,
showcasing the Eugene '08 logo which will be displayed at the meet.
"The logo is truly special and it captures the spirit of track and
field in our community," said Greg Erwin, co-chairman of the Eugene
Local Organizing Committee. "These limited edition shirts will be the
first opportunity for fans to purchase Eugene '08 merchandise. We
want the Road to Eugene '08 to be memorable for first-time and
seasoned fans alike."
The Road to Eugene '08 is a benefit for the Professional Athletics
Association (PAA). The meet is sponsored by Nike and the Eugene
Local Organizing Committee for the 2008 U. S. Olympic Track & Field
Trials, in partnership with the PAA, USA Track & Field (USATF) and
its Athletes Advisory and High Performance Committees, the University
of Oregon, and the Oregon Track Club. The Olympic Trials will be held
in Eugene at Hayward Field, June 27 through July 6, 2008.
Tickets for the Road to Eugene '08 are $15 each for reserved seating
and $10 each for general admission. They are available at the
Casanova Center ticket office, www.goducks.com, and 800-WEBFOOT.
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