Do the proposed changes to the competition program conform to the
focus?

The USHPA Focus statement is found here:
http://www.ushpa.aero/policy/SOP-02-01.pdf

The Primary Focus of the USHPA is to promote the growth of sport
flying in foot launchable soaring aircraft. The Board of Directors will not
adopt, nor will the Office carry out programs that detract from this focus.