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Re: 9th garde in the FRC?
If FTC or VRC competition was available, and if I was in 7th-9th grade, and if I was told that my school would only let me compete on an FLL team; I would simply form an FTC or VRC team on my own (separate from the school), and enjoy the result.
I have never met a 7th, 8th or 9th grade student in my travels (I have never visited Israel) who would prefer FLL over FTC or VRC.
I am constantly surprised by the upper age limit on FLL. I know that cost plays a part in that situation; but even so, I remain surprised by how old some FLL students are.
I urge you to consider joining one of the intermediate programs (VRC or FTC). Instead of arguing with the school, help grow STEM robotics in your community by offering a 3rd (and 4th?) choice.
Blake
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Blake Ross, For emailing me, in the verizon.net domain, I am blake
VRC Team Mentor, FTC volunteer, 5th Gear Developer, Husband, Father, Triangle Fraternity Alumnus (ky 76), U Ky BSEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Kentucky Colonel
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