Dear Registrants,

 

I have been committed  to conducting the July 25-26 Tri-State Open and Invitation at Rider University.   I was prepared to conduct it as a one day meet, if necessary.  I cannot commit myself to a event that only has 72 athletes confirmed.  That is not enough athletes to have a competitive event.  There are too many events where there is one or no competitor.

 

I was determined to host this event.  In all the years I have been associated with track and field I have not witnessed the number of cancelled events as this year has experienced.  In order to have a competitive event we needed a minimum of 150 athletes for a one day event.  

 

I cannot with a clear conscience have athletes arrive to find they have spent money on travel, hotel and fees for a non-competitive event.  Seventy-two contestants in a single age group meet is a non-competitive event.  It is for that reason alone that I must cancel this event.

 

Thank you for your effort to compete.  With a heavy heart I apologize for any inconvenience we have caused.

 

Sincerely,

Ron McBride, Meet Director