carried over points
 

im pretty confused about the points thing

does anyone know what they mean by semifinalist in a regional? is it just the runner up or the top 4?

I didn't think you got any points for being semi-finalist...

Teams may qualify to register through performance during the prior year (2001) based a point system. Five (5) points are required to register.
a. Regional or National Divisional winner—3 points
b. Regional or National Divisional finalist—2 points
c. Judged Award winner at Regional or National Event—2 points
d. Top Seed at Regional or National Event—1 point
e. Top Rookie Seed at Regional or National Event—1 point


So, no, you don't get any points for being anything other then a winner, a runner-up, an award winner, a #1 seed, or #1 seed rookie.