It is always best to send the most prepared staff for team purposes. B. South Africa Cup in Capetown and Johannesburg, October 14-28. Assigned were Mark Booth and his personal coach, Taka Miyagawa. The plan is to have a junior meet in the morning and the senior meet in the evening. So far, China has accepted but not Russia.
Efforts are ongoing to encourage Russia to join.
D. Israel Peace Cup in December. Although this meet appears on the overall schedule, no invitation has been received. E. PAGU Jr. Championships in Guatemala on December 3-9. Athletes and coaches will be selected for this meet as well as the March tri-meet at the October Jr. Camp. Due to contracts that have been signed the 1998 Coca-Cola US Championships can't be moved.