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remote kickoffs definitely a good idea
To everyone remote kickoffs are definitely a good idea, because it save a lot of travel expenses, and its held close to your team.
But at the same time, I can't help but think about the two times I went to New Hampshire for the main kickoff, and it was such a good experience:
Get to see Dean's mansion!
Toured around the FIRST place and seeing where FIRST staff works.
Saw the robot hall of fame
Saw the Edu Robot rookie workshop that was literally condensing 6 weeks into 1 day (they even give out team updates!)
Saw the actual playing field Saturday morning
Met all these other team representatives who are just as overwhelmed about the whole competition thing and got the feeling of "wow, we are all in this together... I am not alone"
Met some of the big FIRSTers like Andy Baker and Joe Johnson.
It was definitely a very positive experience that I will NEVER forget for the rest of my life. So, while remote kickoffs are necessary, I still think the Manchester kickoff is really good for rookie teams.
Moving onto the next phase of the question: At the remote kickoff, what do you think teams would like to see?
What about some basic workshop the day before just about brain storming? How about social events like BBQ or dinner? How about hiring a 3rd party company to build the scoring objects and should that happen at all remote kickoffs?
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