Although not as organized as QUAFF, DOZE, and the Maltose Falcons, there are a few internet only homebrew clubs that the AHA recognizes. These clubs are allowed to enter all of the sanctioned AHA comps. These folks are from all over the map, so is that fair to the rest of us if they become successful? Somebody is going to feel slighted no matter what AHA decides.
On that note, because of some internal strife with my current club, I have considered sending my beer to the second round on behalf of another club not in our region. That's where my heart is...