January 6th 1997 Hogan sails into history By Meri Triades, Weekly Staff Athletic competitions are usually held in the closest to ideal conditions as possible. Artificial turf was created to improve footing and reduce field ware and tear. Baseball games are invariably canceled due to rain.
Domed stadiums create permanently stable climates.
These provisions are intended to minimize external factors and to enhance the level of competition. In such arenas nothing inhibits a competitor's display of athleticism and physical skill except his or her opponent. Athletes need only combat other athletes. Teams strategize only against opponent teams. But this is not always the case.