I honestly believe FRC is truly a competition, the definition of competition according to, "dictionary.com" is a contest for some prize, honor, or advantage. In FRC we all compete for a prize, and an honor. Even if that honor isn't the prestigious blue banner and gold metal around your neck, it can be the honor of having your team successfully complete a competition season. That might stress that it's more of a competition than other sports. The great thing about FRC is that it isn't just about winning, it's also about self and team achievement. Which is sometimes just as good as winning the gold.
-Dave
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/competition