USA has had, for many years, a fall Open Competition - Pacific Coast Championships. The title refers to the host area not the participants. The hosting rotates from western Canada thru California and included Hawaii. The 2008 PCCs is in San Jose at San Jose State Univ - site of 1998 WC - Fri thru Sun Oct 10-11. Two playing areas, electronic sound, outdoor pool at about 7' deep - on sport court. The Philippines have been fairly constant participants, and I 'hear' Colombia wants to come this year. But ALL are welcome

We now have a new addition to the 'regional' schedule: ACC - Atlantic Coast Championships - new this year - their first time at regional but they have hosted nationals. Dates, 2 days only, Sat-Sun, Sept 20-21. I am assuming 2 playing areas - if participation indicates. Location is George Mason Univ - (GMU) which is near Washington DC on east coast US. Indoor pool. This is an Open event - all teams, players.

If anyone wants more info on either event, let me know please.

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Carol Rose