There is a proposal pendiing to require Nationals be held "at venues located within the boundaries of USMS." If adopted, it would preclude Puerto Rico's bid.
How do we feel about it?
I think this is over-legislation and unnecessary. Mark Gill took the initiative to do something about a dearth of LCM Nationals bids. This is commendable and a great example to others at ALL levels (yes, including swimmers) of USMS. The PR bid for Nationals should be considered on its merits, not by legislative maneuvering.
If nothing else, this should spur other prospective Nationals hosts to submit bids. This would be a good long-term outcome since not many have come in over the past few years. Let's see what this bid looks like at Convention and vote accordingly. I at least want the option of voting against it if it does not measure-up to the other bidder.
I think this is over-legislation and unnecessary. Mark Gill took the initiative to do something about a dearth of LCM Nationals bids. This is commendable and a great example to others at ALL levels (yes, including swimmers) of USMS. The PR bid for Nationals should be considered on its merits, not by legislative maneuvering.
If nothing else, this should spur other prospective Nationals hosts to submit bids. This would be a good long-term outcome since not many have come in over the past few years. Let's see what this bid looks like at Convention and vote accordingly. I at least want the option of voting against it if it does not measure-up to the other bidder.
