[Chris Fultz]

I think the move to the district system will solve this.

More events will support the team growth, but teams will have to qualify through a system like FiM or MAR to get to the CHP. So adding more teams and 'regionals' does not mean there won't be enough spots - the spots will just be allocated to each specific region.

And teams / areas should be pushing to get district style competition in their areas. From a cost / competition / competitiveness standpoint, it will 're-level' the playing field based on opportunitiies to compete, learn, improve and showcase FIRST in more areas.