[waialua359]

I would encourage any team to apply regardless of how long you've been doing it.
Whether its 100% essential that you receive it in order for you to participate in 2012 or not, I'm sure every team could use the support as regional registration expenses are quite hefty.
The mere fact that every 1st or 2nd year team either dont apply or dont receive it, is a missed opportunity that would have allowed a team to utilize their other funding for other much needed expenses.
We intend to apply and our team has received it 4 times in 5 tries over the years.