Reno wrapup: Odds and ends affecting masters track
Gotta head to the airport in a few minutes. My reports from the USATF annual meeting have barely scratched the surface. I have two notebooks filled with tidbits I have yet to disgorge. So here are some quick highlights. USATF Masters might promote an idea used in other sports: one-day memberships in USATF. This means novices can enter a USATF-sanctioned meet for a much reduced price. If they like it, they’ll become a due-paying annual member. Great idea. Stephen Cohen led a moment of silence for Bob Fine in one meeting, and Norm Green led a 20-minute “we remember Bob” memorial session in another meeting. I hope to recount details later. Rex Harvey says he knows of only one rival candidate for WMA president: Australia’s Stan Perkins. Some Europeans I previously mentioned have dropped out. Willie Banks and Rex Harvey are the likely masters nominees for the USATF Board of Directors, but the Associations Committee has offered Dee Jensen and Alan Roth for the same seat (which we’ll share on the board.) Mark Cleary also wants to be nominated for the board. He recited his resume at the Executive Committee meeting, but is given little chance.
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I don’t think the one day fee is a good idea. It might cut down on USATF income. Even though masters don’t get their fair share of the USATF revenues, dues help keep the sport healthy and viable. The young athletes of today are tomorrow’s masters.
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