Thread: Michigan, be honest, how is the district model?
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Unread 01-07-2011, 12:50
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Re: Michigan, be honest, how is the district model?
I am very impressed with the responses. You all get it. Now a few points...

Q: Why have a geographic "district" in the first place?
A: Management. FIRSTs computer system cannot take many combinations so they want to keep all the district rules the same across the country. I suggest we have a lot of smart folks that can solve that problem.

Q: Why can't everyone who wins a "district" event go to Nationals.
(assuming they can afford this)
A: That would create too many slots. Very soon Nationals will only be avavilable only to teams that score high with awards or win a regional. Read Bills Blog he is already hinting to this. We in Mid Atlantic Robotics may end up with only 1 Regtional. If that happens then the number of teams from our area going to nationals is cut from 12 to 6.

Q: What about a point system. Get rid of the Regionals and only hold districts. Highest points (awards + scores) go to Nationals.
A1: Problem1: You might win a district but not get to qualify for nationals.
A2: Problem2: FIRST wants that money from the second regional. FIRST only puts up money for a regional if it will be short. Donations make up the rest. So they do not want to get rid of teams going to second regional. That is gravy for them.
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