nope. haven't heard that one yet.

Too bad if it's true as the last one they put on was apparently a successful, well organized and attended event.

In reality, this whole national event issue thing likely goes way beyond the usual comp vs sport argument and is more a case of everyone being increasingly busy with more pressures of work, family etc that few can commit to the difficulty and pressure of putting together/attending such a venture. Leisure time seems to be shrinking for many and what little folks do have, they don't want to use it "organizing" something. It's a tough sell in this day and age.