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Billfred
23-11-2007, 15:33
The topic came up in another thread, Richard's (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=653294&postcount=20) post in particular, so I got to wondering:

Which title is preferable for the alliance that emerges from the final rounds of an event victorious, Regional Winner or Regional Champion?
Pat Fairbank
23-11-2007, 15:42
"Regional Champion" has a nicer ring to it, but on the other hand, "Championship Champion" just sounds silly, while "Championship Winner" sounds fine. So, for the sake of consistency between regionals and the Championship, I have to pick "Regional Winner".
Billfred
23-11-2007, 16:43
"Regional Champion" has a nicer ring to it, but on the other hand, "Championship Champion" just sounds silly, while "Championship Winner" sounds fine. So, for the sake of consistency between regionals and the Championship, I have to pick "Regional Winner".
A note about Championship awards from the 2008 manual...

5.5CHAMPION (CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY)
This award celebrates the alliance that wins the final match of the Championship Playoffs.
5.6CHAMPIONSHIP FINALIST (CHAMPIONSHIP ONLY)
This award celebrates the alliance that makes it to the final match of the Championship Playoffs.
Rich Kressly
23-11-2007, 16:52
I could go either way, but, the real answer to this question to me is, "What will FIRST have printed on the banners?" The answer to that question should be the answer in the manual. Consistency is what matters.
JohnBoucher
23-11-2007, 17:15
If all regional winners went to the championship, then it's OK to call them winners. Since this does not happen, regional champions is appropriate.
JaneYoung
23-11-2007, 17:34
If all regional winners went to the championship, then it's OK to call them winners. Since this does not happen, regional champions is appropriate.

John's comment comes the closest to my way of thinking.
That said, it is very nice to be able to say the words, Regional Champion, when talking with supporters, potential sponsors, and while recruiting.

'Winner' works but 'champion' sparkles.
ChuckDickerson
23-11-2007, 17:49
I think I prefer "Champion". "Winner" implies everyone else is a looser and in FIRST I just don't see any loosers.
Brandon Holley
23-11-2007, 18:11
the banners say winner....winner it is
Pavan Dave
23-11-2007, 18:20
Breaking the tie, I say Champion because it gets more people interested. Also with winners there must be losers, but what is the opposite of a champion?

You are the Winner of an Award
You are the Champion of a Competition
EricH
23-11-2007, 18:36
I'd say Regional Champion, with the winners at Championship known as World Champions.
Stuart
23-11-2007, 18:38
Regional Champion

then for the championship you are the Grand Champion

the for Chairmans + Woodie flowers you are the Recipient of _____ Award.