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Originally Posted by JustinRueb1891
While I don't think a 3rd place is necessary, I think it would be fun to have another set of matches to watch at competition. I don't think any students have a problem spending a little more time at FRC competitions, and speaking from experience as perpetual semifinalists, being able to have that one last shot at an award would be really nice.
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Events length is limited for more than just student willingness; volunteers and venues themselves are on a time clock. Extra time is extra money: facilities fees, overtime, etc. The work is far from over when most teams clear out: field breakdown, equipment removal, venue cleanup all take time. A couple minutes may not be a big issue in most venues, but all volunteers and managers are acutely aware that hours are made of minutes.
In other words, if there's a real case to be made for taking that extra step--as opposed to another one, several, or none--advocates need to fully understand the resources is requires and the stakeholders it affects. We're all here for the students, but there's more that just that for fallout.