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?
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In conversations with swimmers from the islands, there would be a lot of attendees from other countries in Central and South America.
And thus, my point. Is it really USMS Nationals, or is it an international meet hosted by USMS? I'm not opposed to international meets. I just think we should call it what it is. I also voted "no" to limiting the meet to USMS boundaries.
The focus should be on having an annual championship meet at a qualty facility. However, I think it's important to be sure that hosting the meet outside USMS boundaries will promote the goals of USMS. Maybe having the meet in PR gets more members to participate--maybe not. The only way to know for sure is to run the meet and compare participation from prior years.
NOTE: there was no “local” LMSC host club for nationals at Austin and unless I’m mistaken (which I frequently am) there isno “local” LMSC host club for nationals at Fresno.
True. When referring to the "local" host, I should have been more clear. It would make sense for clubs to encourage participation for members who may not normally travel to a meet. So for Austin, I would expect Longhorn Aquatics and other clubs within commuting distance to the meet to encourage members to enter three (or more) events since the meet is local. If we're lucky, some of those folks will have enjoyed it enough to attend nationals again in another city.
In conversations with swimmers from the islands, there would be a lot of attendees from other countries in Central and South America.
And thus, my point. Is it really USMS Nationals, or is it an international meet hosted by USMS? I'm not opposed to international meets. I just think we should call it what it is. I also voted "no" to limiting the meet to USMS boundaries.
The focus should be on having an annual championship meet at a qualty facility. However, I think it's important to be sure that hosting the meet outside USMS boundaries will promote the goals of USMS. Maybe having the meet in PR gets more members to participate--maybe not. The only way to know for sure is to run the meet and compare participation from prior years.
NOTE: there was no “local” LMSC host club for nationals at Austin and unless I’m mistaken (which I frequently am) there isno “local” LMSC host club for nationals at Fresno.
True. When referring to the "local" host, I should have been more clear. It would make sense for clubs to encourage participation for members who may not normally travel to a meet. So for Austin, I would expect Longhorn Aquatics and other clubs within commuting distance to the meet to encourage members to enter three (or more) events since the meet is local. If we're lucky, some of those folks will have enjoyed it enough to attend nationals again in another city.
