Briefly, the proposal identifies the fact that by trying to sell programs which are separated into youth, elite and masters, we limit our attractiveness to potential sponsors. A unified approach makes business sense and works well for the few examples that try it. If this became a standard at the national level, a whole new class of sponsorship would become available, both locally and nationally. Refer to the proposal for the details. I am currently in discussion with some backers for an example club in my area.
Masters meets on the local level attract relatively small numbers.
The proposed unified track club proposal is also an answer to providing a feed into our masters program from aging elites as it is from youth to elite. My proposal addresses exactly this issue and suggests how it must change. If I were chair, I would have the opportunity to make this change at the national level. In promoting the proposal, I obtained the support of several of the chairs and the first vice president, and we are on the path to making it happen. Although the recent Eugene national masters outdoor meet was highly praised by participants, the previous year's meet at Disney World's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando was almost universally despised.