I am
> sure that the quality of the fields would be lessen by more
> competition with
> the European circuit.
What scheduling conflicts from July 10 - July 28?
malmo
Both the Pre Classic and the adidas Oregon Track
> Classic were able to do ok last year despite the European
> conflicts because
> of the importance for many Americans of the upcoming Olympic Trials and
> their interest in staying home. I don't think that would carry over to
> non-Olympic years.
>
> I would think that continuing to have the U.S. IAAF meets in late May and
> early June would work best with additional meets held during the summer,
> whether the U.S. Champs changes dates or not.
>
> Paul Banta
> adidas Oregon Track Classic
> 503-620-4052
> www.oregontrackclassic.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Randy Treadway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 3:33 PM
> Subject: Re: t-and-f: Regionals
>
>
> > The answer for the collegiate athletes: if you're not good enough
> > to go to Europe (or can't accept any prize money), here's the
> > opportunity for USATF to set up a USATF Tier II Grand Prix circuit
> > from mid-June up to NC's at end of July.
> > Who knows, if successful, one or two of these Tier II meets might
> > qualify for IAAF GPII staus, or at least IAAF-permit status. But
> > don't make that the end-all objective.
> >
>
>
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