This is a subject that reappears every few years. The U.S. is a large country and some people are going to have to travel a long way no matter where Champs is held. I expect that the coasts make it especially hard for the most people. I live in Arizona and had a 60+ hour a week job, but I still managed to get to every NADAC Champs they had, because it meant a whole lot to me. And although I had small dogs which made flying easier, we worked hard to get those with bigger dogs to Champs. Wendy Hultsman for several years even drove to San Diego to be able to fly her dog to Champs (an Aussie) because Phoenix was still heat embargoed at the time.
So yes, it is a hardship, when Champs is far, but I will avow that it has always been worth the effort to go!!!!
And I agree with Diane that I really DON'T want to see two Championships each year. This is a National event and should remain so!!!!