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Champ

I'm a fun loving , hardcore sports fan, who loves craft beer & pretty much all foods! I Love, Live Sports. Most weekends you'll find me out & about in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region at ball games, matches, races, bouts, track meets, and more. If athletes are competing then I'll be there watching!

Pickleball Paddle at the 2016 Western Oregon Pickleball Classic

What's a Pickleball? Welcome to the Western Oregon Pickleball Classic

By Champ on Oct. 27, 2016

What is pickleball exactly? Played with rackets on half a tennis court, it's only the fastest…

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Awards at SportsTown Awards

SportsTown Awards for Champ

By Champ on Jun. 17, 2016

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission honored a variety of award recipients at the…

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Champ at the NCAA Golf Press Conference

Champ Takes on NCAA Golf

By Champ on May 23, 2016

I had the chance to head out to the press conference at Eugene Country Club last month to discuss…

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Champ at the Big O Tournament Roller Derby Tournament

Champ at The Big O

By Champ on May 06, 2016

WOW! That’s all I’ve got to say about The Big O Tournament... Well, maybe I have a little bit more…

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Champ Takes on Cubs Con!

By Champ on Jan. 29, 2016

Hey, there sports fans! In January I had the craziest opportunity to travel with the Eugene Emeralds…

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Champ Wishes You a Happy Holiday

Happy Holidays from Champ

By Champ on Dec. 18, 2015

Happy Holidays Sports Fans from me and all of us here at Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission…

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Champ at Hayward Field

There's a new Champ in town!

By Champ on Oct. 13, 2015

Who’s got a foam finger and loves the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission?THIS GUY! The Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission is proud to introduce our newest member. His name is Champ and he is ready to have some sports induced fun. Champ grew up here. He is very excited to be joining us. Now we turn it over to Champ…

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