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 am a bit confused as to why there would be a Nationals meet not in the boundaries of USMS - would that not make it an international meet? Nationals seem to get somewhat well spread out over the country (I do not see Austin, TX as west, more like central US).
As far as the destination itself being a "vacation" destination, that is a matter of opinion on the individual spot. A big city generally can qualify as a vacation spot, but most people would not consider Fresno/Clovis a vacation destination - though Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks are both within 1 1/2 hours away. I think that in the end, a high quality pool is what USMS should be looking for - so whomever can provide that should have a fair shot at hosting.
I sure as heck don't consider Indianapolis a vacation destination.
I am a bit confused as to why there would be a Nationals meet not in the boundaries of USMS - would that not make it an international meet? Nationals seem to get somewhat well spread out over the country (I do not see Austin, TX as west, more like central US).
As far as the destination itself being a "vacation" destination, that is a matter of opinion on the individual spot. A big city generally can qualify as a vacation spot, but most people would not consider Fresno/Clovis a vacation destination - though Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks are both within 1 1/2 hours away. I think that in the end, a high quality pool is what USMS should be looking for - so whomever can provide that should have a fair shot at hosting.
I sure as heck don't consider Indianapolis a vacation destination.
