I am pleased to announce that I have received The Board of Review's decision. It is very encouraging for the members of the corporation to have their right to vote restored. It is also nice to see that the power of United States Diving be put back in the hands of the Board of Governors. We have all learned many things from this situation occurring. But the most important thing of all is that we must never forget that United States Diving is for all the Athletes throughout the country and the Coaches who train them. It was a long process and would like to personally thank every coach for their help and support along the way. I would also like to say Thank You to the members of the Board of Review for restoring our faith back into the corporation. The Convention Controversy

The Members of the Board of Governors have the power to control the destiny of the sport of diving in this Country – that power is exercised by the precious right to vote.  Serious attention and consideration should therefore be given to every proposal that is put before the Board of Governors.  When the Board of Governors enacts inconsistent or confusing code or rule provisions, the results can be controversial and divisive.  Thank you Candace and the Board of Review for cleaning up the mess that we made at the 2001 Convention. more
The Problem I The Argument I The Decision I The Solution I The Moral I The End

The Board of Review's decision is in and Candace Gottlieb, the petitioner, is very pleased with the outcome. Candace said "it is encouraging for the corporation to have the presidential elections restored. It is nice to see that the power of United States Diving has been put back into the hands of the Board of Governors." read decision
Convention Controversy

The (USD) President was elected for two years when he ran unopposed in 2000. Others had considered running, but felt it was not worth the turmoil it would cause. They decided to wait and to see how the last two years played out. There was no one else to vote for so the Board of Governors accepted him until the next election. Now, with one fell swoop of the keyboard we are being told that we have the same President for an additional two year term without an election and there will be no voting for that position at the next convention. more

PDCA Position Regarding Code Revisions in Question

Most members of the Board of Governors discovered they had unknowingly forfeited their right to vote in the 2002 election well after returning home from convention. This surprising turn of events has the potential to undo the encouraging strides that many feel were taken at the 2001 Convention. The most disturbing potential result of this code is that it will expand the rift between administration, coaches, and athletes. more

With the current interpretation, my vote last year has been invalidated (I voted for the president to serve only for two more years) and my vote for next year has been taken away. I not only lost my vote during this convention, but I will be prevented from changing leadership if I feel that there is someone more able to lead the organization.  This not only affects me, but all of the coaches and athletes from my Association until 2004. more

My friends we are suffering from too much politics and too little results. In spite of the rah, rah speech you just heard our US Diving President give and the positive speech you just heard from Keith, I must remind you that this is not an Amway Convention.
Something is wrong in Dodge! more

It’s time to return our sport to those who really care – THE COACHES!