Thread: Early or Late Regional?
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Re: Early or Late Regional?
Another vote for Week 2. Some of the controls/games bugs worked out during week 1, but you will most likely be competing against other new teams.
Statistical analysis shows a big bump between 1st time playing and second time playing for most teams. A BIG BUMP. Usually on the order of 60% on average (this is based on tracking multi-event teams, and a lot of historical observations in Michigan where pretty much everybody plays twice). All it takes is 4 teams being at their second event to dramatically reduce the likelihood of you making it to the finals (if that is your goal).

If your goal is to have a smoothly run event, then pick a late one with a seasoned reputation of putting on a good event.