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Originally Posted by Maldridge422
Although the DC tournament is immediately closer for many teams, Virginia is a very big state and I think we should be concerned about growth in the region, not just the metropolitan centers. Using the map you referenced, the most remote team in Maryland is 4 hours away from VCU. The most remote team in Virginia, however, is 6 hours away from the DC Regional.
I think holding the championship in DC would damage both the growth and sustainability of FRC in western Virginia, which is certainly a large enough area to be concerned about.
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In addition, costs for teams travelling to Richmond are far, far, far lower than costs for teams travelling to Washington DC.