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waialua359 23-04-2009 20:45

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Hawaii cannot host such an event. We have a large enough football stadium, but its not indoors.
That's too bad. I'd bet teams would be willing to come for a CMP event despite the costs. Imagine if FIRST expanded big time to Asia, which is what we are hoping for and working on getting more teams? That would be the best "central" location to have it.
I have yet to hear of any team outside of Hawaii complain about our Hawaii regional yet, except that they couldnt stay longer.:p

J. Stofflett 23-04-2009 20:57

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Football stadium would work in the days of Disney it was outdoors covered stage setup in the parking lot at Epcot

JimWright949 23-04-2009 21:00

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Originally Posted by waialua359 (Post 854321)
What happened to those rumors about having it in Seattle?

We could hold it in Quest Field (where the Seahawks play), of course it's an open roof, and it rains a lot, but don't look at those items as problems, look at the rain as an opportunity for a water game.

-Jim

dwaynetrip3119 23-04-2009 21:21

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Originally Posted by fuzzy1718 (Post 854345)
I don't know how feasible it is, or if it has ever been brought up before, but why not have at Joe Louis in Detroit? You've got Cobo hall next door and the smart bus has a stop there. Has any one ever tried? Just a thought for future years.

Cobo arena in detroit will be a good idea. Detroit hosts so many huge events such as Wrestle Mania 21, The Super Bowl and The final four. Those events are at for field but at Cobo, the north american auto show is hosted there every year. There are two huge places in Detroit where it can be hosted.

waialua359 23-04-2009 21:38

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Well believe me,
if it could happen in Hawaii, that would be great!
Who knows,
We've been told by certain FIRST officials in the past that it was impossible to have a Hawaii regional over the years, and with the support of other FIRST officials, NASA, our State Government, BAE Systems and fellow Hawaii/mainland teams, we proved them wrong!

Lets start the push now!! :yikes:

JeffChan 23-04-2009 21:47

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Originally Posted by waialua359 (Post 854386)
Hawaii cannot host such an event. We have a large enough football stadium, but its not indoors.
That's too bad. I'd bet teams would be willing to come for a CMP event despite the costs. Imagine if FIRST expanded big time to Asia, which is what we are hoping for and working on getting more teams? That would be the best "central" location to have it.
I have yet to hear of any team outside of Hawaii complain about our Hawaii regional yet, except that they couldnt stay longer.:p

Hmm only been to Hawaii once but could the Hawaii convention center work? Just a try...

Big Ben 23-04-2009 22:18

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2010 championships should be held in indianapolis
there is room with the new lucas oil staduim and the pits can be right next to in the convention center

EricH 23-04-2009 22:40

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Originally Posted by J. Stofflett (Post 854391)
Football stadium would work in the days of Disney it was outdoors covered stage setup in the parking lot at Epcot

And note: covered. And I've heard about the "moisture" and heat in the pit tents... Not going to go there...

Nawaid Ladak 23-04-2009 22:57

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I for one, would love to see it back in Orlando (I wasn't around when it was origionally here... i wish i was though). The magic of disney + the florida weather would make it perfect

(Eric, we had the tent pits for the Florida Regional from 2003-2007, I know what your talking about)

Sarah H 23-04-2009 23:09

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Whoa Whoa Whoa Whoa...are they thinking bout changing nationals. noooo im graduating this year...Im goina be SO jealous if you get it back in disney, that would be so sweet! but not fair

JaneYoung 23-04-2009 23:31

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I don't know about the future and won't know about the future until the information is made available. What I do know about is a moment that I will never forget. It occurred Saturday night after all the competitions were finished, the medals and trophies had been awarded, the crowds had dispersed, and most of the action had moved to the Finale. I had returned with my friend, Sarah Plemmons, (who was the fantastic Volunteer Coordinator for the Galileo pits) to retrieve her car. We were walking to the elevator to take us down to the garage where it was parked. Where we were walking was across the grass near where the big FIRST banner had hung for a few days and where colorful groups of people had thrown frizbees, played, walked, talked, and laughed. But Saturday night after all was said and done, it was still. Quiet. Beautiful. I stood there for a few minutes and inhaled the fresh cool air and the moment of stillness and I told Sarah that I understand the FIRSTers who remember Disney with fondness and a desire to return. If the Championship were to move from Atlanta, I would have that same sadness, happy fondness, and the desire to return to the wonder that is the Championship in Atlanta. I'm very glad I had that quiet moment with no one around but Sarah. She didn't even attempt one OINK OINK BOOM - I think she was too tired. :)

Imadapocalypse 24-04-2009 01:05

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i hope that the competition comes more towards the west coast
i dont think i can handle another 24 hours in just airports and planes

GaryVoshol 24-04-2009 08:17

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Originally Posted by dwaynetrip3119 (Post 854398)
Cobo arena in detroit will be a good idea. Detroit hosts so many huge events such as Wrestle Mania 21, The Super Bowl and The final four. Those events are at for field but at Cobo, the north american auto show is hosted there every year. There are two huge places in Detroit where it can be hosted.

No, JLA is not big enough. There's only 20000 seats total, and you can't fit 4 FRC fields, 2 FTC fields and 12 FLL tables on a hockey rink. They would fit at Ford Field, but there's no adjoining convention center for the pits. And there's no place for 20000+ fans to sit in Cobo.

blackiceskier 24-04-2009 08:41

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hey what about the thought of new york city in madison square garden? plenty of seating hotels a plenty and pit space

dangerousdave 24-04-2009 09:39

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Originally Posted by blackiceskier (Post 854513)
hey what about the thought of new york city in madison square garden? plenty of seating hotels a plenty and pit space

It has been mentioned here and in other threads concerning another Championship location. Your standard basketball / hockey arena will not work. Also, what if the basketball or hockey teams are still playing in mid April? Where are you going to put 5 playing fields plus FLL and other events. Where will the pits be placed? Where will all of the people sit?

Those are just a few of the reasons that the Championship event requires a domed stadium next to or including a massive amount of floor space for the pits. You also need many thousands of hotel rooms near the event with rapid transit close by. An airport very close by that can handle 90 million passengers per year is also helpful. Hundreds of restaurants close by are also helpful. Atlanta easily meets this requirement.

We haven't even talked about the weather yet. Atlanta "almost" always has great weather for Championship's. Yes there have been a few times when the evening at the FIRST Finale party has been in chilly weather but overall the weather has been great for the entire 3 or 4 days.

There appear to be only a few cities that might meet this criteria, maybe Indianapolis or St. Louis? Some here have mentioned that the weather in those cities has been comparable to Atlanta weather in mid April but I can't say.

I am sure that the First staff involved with this type of decision making will make a good decision for the Championship event from 2011 and beyond. It has been fantastic having the event in my "back yard" for 6 years and I would love for that to continue. However, I am sure other cities that have the right facilities would also do a great job so best of luck to every city being considered!

Dave


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