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To: Mayor Francis Suarez and City of Miami Commissioners
From: Aron McGuire
Re: US Sailing Center
Date: 4/4/2018
Mayor Suarez and City of Miami Commissioners,
Thank you for considering an extension of the lease between the US Sailing Center and the City of
Miami. As you are aware, the United States and Miami have had a proud tradition of sailing success.
We are pleased to facilitate the partnership among the US Sailing Center, the City of Miami and US
Sailing, which is the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing. As a result of this partnership, the
US Sailing Center has received the designation of U.S. Olympic Training Site. The goal of the U.S. Olympic
Training Sites is to provide athletes and National Governing Bodies with access to additional resources,
services and facilities, while providing an elite athlete training environment that positively impacts
performance.
Through the support of US Sailing and local facilities, such as the US Sailing Center in Miami, United
States athletes remain competitive and challenge the best countries in the world at World Cup events,
World Championship events, and the Olympic Games. The US Sailing Center's unique location on
Biscayne Bay provides water access and key support for many United States athletes who are training
for national teams, international events and the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
We are hopeful that you will vote in favor of an extension of this lease, which will allow these efforts to
continue forward on behalf of the sport of sailing, as well as, the athletes who represent the Unites
States.
Best regards,
Aron McGuire
Sr. Director, Olympic Training Centers
UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
TRAINING CENTER
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO
80909
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