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College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:06 pm
by rainbowgirl28
Let's get a list started:
The GNAC just cancelled their conference track & field championships
University of Delaware Track and Field Open
Re: College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:56 pm
by chasing6
Yes indeed, thank you irrationality for destroying the hopes of athletes everywhere!
I couldn't believe the news when I heard it. I know WWU is working on finding an alternative to the GNAC's, but the chances of all of our athletes getting into a meet this late is slim to none. It is unfortunate that the meet that 90% of our athletes have been working toward all year has been taken away... and we were fielding half of the combined PV field too! 8 women and 6 men... sigh.
Re: College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 3:29 pm
by rainbowgirl28
chasing6 wrote:Yes indeed, thank you irrationality for destroying the hopes of athletes everywhere!
I couldn't believe the news when I heard it. I know WWU is working on finding an alternative to the GNAC's, but the chances of all of our athletes getting into a meet this late is slim to none. It is unfortunate that the meet that 90% of our athletes have been working toward all year has been taken away... and we were fielding half of the combined PV field too! 8 women and 6 men... sigh.
Can you guys host a home meet on short notice?
There is a meet at Pacific University tomorrow, I think that is in the Portland area. That is probably the closest meet. There was one at EWU today and UW and WSU have their dual meet tomorrow.
Re: College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 5:53 pm
by chasing6
We got just less than half into the meet at Pacific. The idea of hosting a meet was bounced around, but it was decided to just get as many into an 'existing' meet as possible. Better than nothing for sure, but I still feel bad for those who aren't competing.
Re: College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 6:36 pm
by rainbowgirl28
Press release about Pacific picking up extra athletes:
http://www.pacificu.edu/news/detail.cfm ... EGORY_ID=1
Re: College Meets Cancelled because of irrational swine flu fear
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 4:52 pm
by Vault&Flip
I think the University of Delaware has actually had cases of swine flu in their athletic program --- which is probably the reason for the cancellation. I noticed they have canceled some baseball games too.