Puerto Rico may get 2010 WMA regional championships by default
Canada’s Brian Keaveney, president of North and Central America and Caribbean World Masters Athletics, has announced that he’s just received a bid for his region’s WMA 2010 championships. Brian wrote Doug Smith of Ontario: “Mayagűez, Puerto Rico, which is on the west coast of the island, has just submitted an official bid to host this year’s track and field championships. It will be held Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6. This is a late bid as you know. A quick visit will be made to the site for an inspection.â€
The 2003 world meet was held in Carolina, on the island's northeast coast.
Brian continues:
A report will be given and a decision made ASAP as to the hosting. The Mayagüez Athletics Stadium is a 13,000 capacity stadium. It will host the athletics and soccer games of the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. (the Games are an open competition in July). The stadium has a 400-meter track which complies with the parameters of the International Association of Athletics Federations.
Brian also provided this link to tourism info.
Although the U.S. mainland was supposedly going to offer a bid, I haven’t heard of anything substantice. So Puerto Rico — site of the 2003 worlds — will probably get the meet. It’s late notice, but what the heck. At least it’s easy to get to. And it doesn’t conflict with other major events.
Here are shots of the track, provided by Doug Smith’s newsletter to 1,700 Canadian masters. So Canadians got the info before other North Americans. Hmmmm.
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Thank you, Ken, for bringing us this news. Tony Echeandia, you were correct about this site — thank you. And Mellow Johnny, start looking for flights from Portland (Oregon) to Mayaguez. You have the international steeplechase of your dreams.
Unfortunately, I was hoping for the mainland to be hosting. Won’t be able to make it due to the costs (major budget cuts for teachers due to the economy so money will be tigher) and already have a full schedule that weekend (Labor Day). Perhaps next time.
Surfs Up !!!!!
Warm weather and nice track! Could not have selected a better location! I look forward to competing in PR!
I hope everyone who can make it comes, the facility is beautiful and Mayaguez is a great town! Homes might be easy to rent instead of hotels as well. Aguadilla & Rincon have rentals, both homes and condo’s. Anyone who has any questions about the track or area feel free to contact me.
TONY, WE ALL WILL KNOW IF THE BID HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE END OF THE WEEK,AFTER BRIAN KEAVENEY RETURNS FROM HIS MEETING ,WITH THE PUERTO RICAN HEAD HANCHOS.
I know they are meeting Today (Wednesday June 1st) here in Mayaguez to review the site. I am meeting with our Masters President tomorrow Sr. Luis Santos to discuss the event. Keep your fingers crossed!
HOPE ALL GOES WELL!
JUST RECEIVED CALL FROM PUERTO RICO. PUERTO RICO HAS THE GREEN LIGHT AND THE GAMES ARE ON.
PR Here we come!!!!
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Wait a minute. Are y’all absolutely sure you don’t want to come back to beautiful Clermont, Florida??? Going once….twice…..
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Anyone speculate what a schedule might look like? For airfare planning in advance. Thanks.
THE AIRPORT TO FLY INTO IS IN AGUADILLA; JET BLUE IS THE AIRLINE,AND IS 1/2 HOUR FROM MAYAGUEZ, SAN JUAN IS 3 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM MAYAGUEZ.HOPE THIS INFO IS OF SOME HELP WHILE BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT.
Good places to rent Condo’s is Rincon, Anasco, Aguadilla and Aguada. In September their should be some good deals. Craig’s list is a good source or the internet in general. We are looking to set up some fun as well like free Salsa lessons etc.
Tony:El que no sabe bailar salsa,merengue y bachata por favor no ingresarse a la pista de baile
Were is the web site for this meet I’d like to sign up could I get an email of the site thank you
I would like the imformation about this meet as soon as possible I would like to go.
Greetings, how do I enter the meet,
Joe,
The meet is scheduled for September 2nd to the 6th and it’s going to happen, the http://www.world-masters-athletics.org/ site should have the entry information soon. I will post it as soon as its up. I apologize it’s been a rush trying to get everything together so late and its the Caribbean things take longer.
Regards,
Tony
Thanks mr tony, iam realyyyyy lookin 4ward to this meet.
I live in the Dominican Republic;Iam 65 and practice race walking.How can I register for the meet? Eduardo
Yo estare presente.nos vemos
yo estare presente. viva Puerto Rico
Saludos mi nombre es Alfredo Collazo y estare paraticipando en el evento y correre los 400 metros lisos. Nos vemos en Mayaguez 2010
I am interested in your track meet that is on March 19, 2011 Spring Break; Mayaguez, Puerto Rico meet. Please let me know who to contact for that meet please.
Andrew Reyes,Olympian
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