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Originally Posted by Bob Steele
I guess my question is what is going to happen to all those students/mentors/parents/etc that don't fit into the bleachers. It is just going to crowd up the pits... which will be overtaxed the way they normally are.
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There's a lot to do that doesn't involve sitting in the stands all day waiting for your team to play. Walk around and look at the displays in the FRC, FTC, FLL and JrFLL pits. Trade pins with the international FLL teams - they love to do that. Check out the LEGO, NI, PITSCO booths. Go to the robotic conferences and the Autodesk Theater. Go check out the FTC and FLL competition. Watch the Aerial Robotics challenge. Go to the HOF booths and talk to the teams there. Go to the FIRST store and browse the merchandise. Go to the Supplier's Showcase and Scholarship Row. If you have enough time between matches walk down to the Gateway Park and check out the Arch, riverboats, and museums there.
Most of all, don't go to St. Louis with the attitude that since they have changed things, it's going to be horrible and a waste of time and money. Embrace the opportunities there. Enjoy the experience.