USATF's Cross Country Council has recently been contacted by a couple U.S. cities interested in bidding for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in 2006. The XC Council is formally extending an invitation to other U.S. cities seriously interested in bidding for a world xc championship to contact the Council immediately so that the Council may decide which bid to endorse. The IAAF World Cross Country Championships are a two-day, Saturday/Sunday, event contested each year on the 3rd or 4th weekend of March. Putting on a world xc championship is not cheap, so cities that are not serious about raising sufficient funds -- a minimum of $1.2 million -- should not apply. Housing is needed for 1000-1200 athletes and team staff. Additional housing for media and spectators is required. USATF would host our Winter Cross Country Championships on the proposed course for that year. If you are interested in bidding for 2006 or beyond, please contact the XC Council's Vice Chair, Mike Scott at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Scott Vice Chair/Secretary, USATF Cross Country Council Clubs Coordinator, Team USA Distance Running Coordinator, CanAm High Performance Distance Circuit [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://miscott.home.att.net/
