Meetings Choose Us Venues Large Conventions Small Meetings & Retreats Special Venues Services Preferred Vendors Pre/Post Activities Case Studies Transportation Accommodations Sustainability Accessible Meetings Contact Us Meetings Blog Sports Facilities Services Resources Activities Accommodations Sports Events Calendar Local Teams About Sports Advisory Council Contact Sports Commission Blog Members Become a Member Member Resources Advertising Grants Business Members Brand Toolkit Training & Events Trainings Visitor Industry Celebration Industry Impacts Industry Research & Reports Industry Email Signup Tourism Updates Sports For All Seasons FAQs Features & Benefits Support Statement Economic Need Member Portal Login About Us Contact Us

Explore Regions & Cities Willamette Valley Eugene Springfield Cottage Grove Creswell Coburg Junction City Veneta - Fern Ridge Lowell Cascade Mountains Oakridge - Westfir McKenzie River Oregon Coast Florence Dunes City Arts, Music & Entertainment Art Galleries & Studios Murals & Street Art Activities, Casinos & Games Programs & Workshops Performing Arts & Theater Music & Nightlife Spectator Sports History, Culture & Museums Museums Historical Landmarks Heceta Head Lighthouse Covered Bridges TrackTown USA Hayward Field Oregon22 Heritage Trail Birthplace of Nike Prefontaine and Running Legends Movies & Film History Programs & Workshops TrackTown USA Outdoor Adventures Road Trips Tours & Guides Tasting Trails & Food Tours Shopping Family Fun Trip Ideas Outdoors Tours, Guides & Shuttles Adventures & Recreation Camping Running Hiking Cycling Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway Bike Rentals, Shares & Shops Mountain Biking Disc Golf Golf Dune Buggy Tours & Sandboarding Skateparks & BMX Tracks Fitness & Wellness Gear Rentals & Sales Rafting, Fishing & Water Sports River Rafting & Fishing Guides Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Fishing Jet Boat Tours Marinas & Boat Ramps Swimming Pools Winter & Snow Sports Stargazing & Sky Watching Storm & Weather Watching Scenic Landscapes & Nature Beaches Oregon Coast Sand Dunes Hot Springs Lakes & Reservoirs Parks & Public Lands Rivers Willamette River McKenzie River Waterfalls Diamond Creek Falls Kentucky Falls Proxy Falls Koosah & Sahalie Falls Salt Creek Falls Sweet Creek Falls Trestle Creek Falls Covered Bridges Dark Sky Viewing Animals, Birding & Wildlife Horseback Riding Sea Lion Caves Whale Watching Birding Know Before You Go The Adventure Checklist Travel Alerts & Ski Reports Recreation Passes & Permits Fishing Licenses Accessible Outdoors & Recreation Gear Rentals & Sales Events Events This Week Annual Festivals & Events Programs & Workshops Sports Event Calendar Oregon Duck Football Full Sports Calendar Oregon Duck Football Christmas & Winter Holidays New Year's Eve Submit An Event Calendar Guidelines Food & Drink Restaurants & Pubs Food Trucks Bakeries & Desserts Coffee & Tea Beer & Cider Wine Distilleries & Cocktail Bars Tasting Trails & Food Tours South Willamette Valley Food Trail Central Coast Food Trail Lodging Hotels Lodges & Cabins Bed & Breakfasts Vacation Rentals Hostels Campgrounds & RV Parks Plan Get A Free Visitor Guide Transportation - Getting Here & Around Airports & Airlines Train Service Bus & Commuter Service Taxi & Shuttle Service Car & RV Rentals Bike Rentals Tours, Limousines & Guide Service Self-Guided Tours Maps & Parking Travel Alerts & Road Conditions Accessibility Accessible Arts & Culture Accessible Outdoors & Recreation Accessible Transportation FAQs & Travel Tips Visitor Information Centers Weather & Seasons International Travelers Know Before You Go Recreation Passes & Permits Pet Friendly Travel Sustainable Travel Weddings Relocation Travel Trade Email Signup

Sports Blog

Andy Vobora, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations

Author

Andy Vobora

Andy Vobora is Travel Lane County's Vice President of Stakeholder Relations. A University of Oregon graduate and four-year letterman in football, Andy continues his connection to football through more than 35 years as a high school official. Andy’s love for track and field has led to 35 years of officiating and volunteering at Hayward Field. When not at work, Andy enjoys running, cycling and fishing the rivers in the region.

2022 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field University of Oregon

Revitalizing TrackTown: A Vision for a Thriving Community

By Andy Vobora on Dec. 15, 2023

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission recently hosted a track and field roundtable…

Read More

Eugene marathon thumbnail

Three Takes on the 2021 Eugene Marathon

By Andy Vobora on May 10, 2021

The Eugene Marathon is rated as “One of the Best Marathons in the World” according to Runner’s World…

Read More

Vobora at Cottage Grove Half

The Joy of In-Person Events - Cottage Grove Half Marathon

By Andy Vobora on Mar. 15, 2021

My first Cottage Grove half marathon was the Bohemia Mining Days Half Marathon in the mid-1980s…

Read More

Athletes on Stage

Sports Impact on Economic Recovery

By Andy Vobora on Mar. 11, 2021

Travel spending in Lane County exceeded $1 billion in 2019, however 2020 figures will look…

Read More

Jack Smith Skateboard 2013 Field Shot

Cross Country Cruising for a Cause

By Andy Vobora on Sep. 22, 2016

With leaves beginning to turn and temperatures dipping to the low 40’s, it seemed like the perfect…

Read More