No Flash Results for General Assembly
Four years ago, when I attended the WAVA General Assembly at Gateshead, England, I was impressed by the technology that (via headphones) provided translations of debates in many languages to the voting delegates. I wish WMA would show some tech savvy today. It’s now 1 a.m. Pacific team, long after the close of the WMA General Assembly meeting yesterday at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa & Casino, and I haven’t a clue on what’s transpired.
Many crucial questions were to be resolved yesterday:
Was the men’s entry age for masters reduced from 40 to 35?
Was an inaugural WMA World Masters Indoor Championships OK’d for 2004?
If so, was it awarded to Sindelfingen, New York or Malmo?
Were term limits on WMA Council officers scrapped?
Was this USATF proposal approved:
Any Council Member who receives any recompense in any administration of any National and/or International Masters’ events shall so indicate the amount of recompense on the WMA website and shall not vote on any matter involving an event in which they are receiving any compensation. Removal from the Council shall be automatic for failure to comply with this Bye-Law.
Did this German proposal pan out:
Entry fees for WMA World Championships shall be fixed. These entry fees have to apply to all championships and may not be changed by the local organizer.
What about this Aussie idea:
WMA shall not adopt the current IAAF rule regarding one false start.
I’ve written to a half-dozen masters officials in Carolina, hoping they will shed light on this latest masters mystery. If anyone who reads this has any idea on the various votes, PLEASE post a comment below.
