To those comparing it to a Michigan event- those also cost 5000 for two events, 500 for an extra on top of that. This is 5k plus travel for 1 event.
Comparing it to Epcot is pointless because back then I doubt there were so many teams with 30+ students.
Very glad I'm not going to Champs this year!
The "suck it up" attitude doesn't always work and the members of FIRST have the right to whine about it all they want.
+0.02