A review of the last 7 years, shows only 4 out of 37 Open Water National Championships held in the Southwest (I'm counting Colorado or it would be 2/37). Not a single event in 2007. 2008, 2011, and 2012. 76% were held in NE, SE, or midwest. With my local boy shut down for 2013, let me remind the power we have nice beaches, relatively non-toxic (compared to Chicago) scenic lakes, 15,000 plus members (Pacific, South Pacific, San Diego, Arizona), and Alex Kostich. What more is needed?
What more is needed?Someone to bid for and host the events, I think.
Kurt, please recognize, though, that in addition to being closer for Alex Kostich to come and whoop our butts, southwestern OW events are also very close for the likes of Jeff Erwin, Mike Schaeffer, etc.. Maybe the other parts of the country give us a little advantage if we're willing to hop on a plane away from the western distance gods?
What more is needed?Someone to bid for and host the events, I think.
Kurt, please recognize, though, that in addition to being closer for Alex Kostich to come and whoop our butts, southwestern OW events are also very close for the likes of Jeff Erwin, Mike Schaeffer, etc.. Maybe the other parts of the country give us a little advantage if we're willing to hop on a plane away from the western distance gods?
