We the undersigned protest the selection of Clermont Florida as the site of the 2009 US masters track and field championships. The site is unfit for many reasons 1. No warm up area 2. No shade 3. Poor parking 4. Lack of local hotel space 5. No dormitory facilities 6. No permanent bathroom facilities 7. Difficult transportation from airport 8. Poor hot weather 9. Fire ants, mosquitos 10. Very limited spectator areas