Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

Team 1507 normally goes to two regionals, the Finger Lakes Regional and another one that changes each year. But, with money tight this year, we have decided to only attend the Finger Lakes Regional at RIT

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

My team USUALLY goes to two regionals...

But of course, my senior year, we are low on money, and cannot afford to do it again this year

My team is based out of New Hampshire, and we have went to Atlanta for the nationals, Florida, and California in my past 3 years

I am slightly disappointed, but I cannot really do anything about this.

It is really fun going to different places to compete, and I would HIGHLY suggest that you shoot for doing this!

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

WRONG! You CAN do something about it. You can find a new sponsor, run a fundraiser, raise community support.

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

heh

"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." ~G.B. Shaw"

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

1540 usually attends two regionals. Not only does this give our team members more experience for championships, but it gives us a chance to interact with more teams. After attending Las Vegas last year, we've developed friendships with teams outside the pacific northwest, which, I think, is part of what makes FIRST great.

If you can get the funding and time to attend a second regional, I'd highly recommend it.

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

I realize there are things that can be done. I meant MYSELF as an individual, not my team.
Our sponsors have cut our funding almost in half this year. we HAVE been looking for more sponsors.
We have received contributions adding up to around $6000.

To attend another regional, and not break even on the bank, we would have to come up with another $4000 at LEAST.

I know it is possible, I have just come to realization that it probably will not happen.

Re: How Many teams Attend 2 Regionals?
 

So did I. Ya know, bottle drives are great fundraisers, in an afternoon you can easily make $200. May not be a lot but it is some food at a regional. Talk to small local companies explain your situation. $500 may not seem like much but doing it a couple times means you get that 2nd regional. Don't rely on your sponsors to find you more money, go out and find it.