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Billfred

23-11-2007 15:33

Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

The topic came up in another thread, Richard's 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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

"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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat Fairbank (Post 653299)

A note about Championship awards from the 2008 manual...

Quote:

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher (Post 653309)

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

the banners say winner....winner it is

Pavan Dave

23-11-2007 18:20

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

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

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

I'd say Regional Champion, with the winners at Championship known as World Champions.

Stuart

23-11-2007 18:38

Re: Regional Champion or Regional Winner?

Regional Champion

then for the championship you are the Grand Champion

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

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