The University of Texas is hosting the 2010 NCAA West Preliminary Round Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday, May 27-Saturday, May 29. The three days of competition will take place at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium and feature some of the nation’s premier student-athletes. Qualifying teams and individuals will advance the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Both sites – the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium in Austin and Hayward Field in Oregon are equipped with the industry’s highest performing Beynon running tracks. With some of the world’s fastest times coming on Beynon running tracks, all running track surfaces produced by the world leader in running track surfacing are extremely fast and training friendly.
The University of Texas remains on the cutting edge of providing top-notch facilities with The Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field. Made possible through the generous donations of UT benefactor Mike A. Myers, this state-of-the-art, $13 million facility, opened in 1999, possesses all the amenities that comprise the top dual-sport venues in the nation today. The complex, located adjacent to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, features a European-style layout with a full-sized soccer field in its center and a state-of-the-art Beynon running track
The Beynon track is a nine-lane European oval featuring a wider turn radius than traditional tracks to allow for more speed in the turns. Field event performers enjoy the all-inclusive site that is equipped with dual jump lanes, several throwing circles, and a pair of high jump aprons.
The Division 1 Track Championships will take place at University of Oregon’s Hayward Field – home to yet another high performance and athlete-friendly Beynon running track
Finals: June 9-12, 2010
Eugene, Oregon
Hayward Field
