Re: t-and-f: a huge loss to the sport

[Ed & Dana Parrot]

I'd suggest that one of the primary responsible parties is the Athletes advisory committee.  They are the ones who are supposed to communicate the desires of the athletes.  Yet I have heard many athletes tell me that they don't adequately represent the athletes (or worse).   One note on the rule changes - the Board just voted to oppose the IAAF rule changes because the athletes were opposed to them - that seems like a far superior attitude than any USATF, TAC or AAU Board has EVER had.   - Ed Parrot ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 5:20 PM Subject: Re: t-and-f: a huge loss to the sport A big push for the nationals would be the reestablishment of the relationship between the federation and the athlete.  There is none right now. It began decades ago and is now blowing up right before our eyes.  This current wave of rule changes and proposals drove a stake between the two parties.  The athletes feel as though they have a very limited voice, and that voice is often ignored.  We will see a resurgence when the athletes feel as though they have a stake in the program.  Right now they feel like slaves, and clowns performing for the masses.  On top of it all, the athletes are the ones that get criticized, and take the hit, and the federation leaves them in the lurch.  Bad business. DGS Faith is a road seldom traveled Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" Hebrews 12: 1-2