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Re: 3rd Regional Question

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Originally Posted by Siri View Post
...The OP would rather compete against all 2nd district teams, so that the teams the points matter to would have an improved shot at getting them, correct?
Yes. We don't really want to hurt other teams' chances of making it to states.

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Originally Posted by techvikesmom View Post
I believe his team's concern is that they may on the edge of qualifying for the state tournament. The teams on their 3rd districts may receive points that will take away valuable points from the other teams on their 2nd events trying to qualify. Understandable point on his end.
We have already qualified for states actually, this was a concern that I have as a result of someone affiliated with my team mentioning the high number of 3rd event teams.

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Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry View Post
2612 did something a few years ago that was shocking to most that their third event. They declined to play in eliminations, so that other teams (possible needing the points) would have the chance to gain them.
After speaking with our lead mentor, we are considering (should we make it to eliminations as captains) selecting teams for whom the event counts to help them out.
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