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Originally Posted by AJCaliciuri

A few things:

In response to the GTR-W comment, there has been rumours that it will be moved out of Mississauga and to another location this year, still within Ontario. If the Northern Ontario Regional took Week 1, the new Regional would take week 5 and vice-versa.

Ah, that's the first I'd heard of that. Truth be told, I'll be disappointed if it leaves the Hershey Centre. Its been there since the first Canadian Regional back in 2002, and in a hypothetical Ontario district would be the natural choice for the district championship. I realize it costs more than the other Ontario regionals (held on University campuses) but to my knowledge, the cost hasn't been a big issue for FIRST Robotics Canada.

Originally Posted by AJCaliciuri

In response to the Districts comment, there has been A LOT of speculation about it. The earliest I've heard of Ontario possibly going district is the 2015 FRC Season.

Yep. A lot of speculation, not much confirmed info, but I recall hearing that HQ has told FIRST Robotics Canada that its up to FIRST Robotics Canada to decide. I too have heard 'definitely no earlier than 2015 season.'

Originally Posted by AJCaliciuri

In response to the low number of teams, I know there aren't a lot in our area. We have about 8 in the area (200 KM away or less) with a few rookie teams looking to start up this year. We'll be pushing for more teams, but we're counting on our friends in Southern Ontario and Quebec to make the EVER SO LONG JOURNEY (about 3-4hrs/300-400 KM) up to North Bay to compete at our inaugural event!

I'm sure you'll get several southern Ontario teams up. It will be substantially closer for me than going to QCMO, and only marginally further away than ONWA. You'll probably see me there, at least on Saturday.

It'll be interesting to see now if 1114 or 2056 try to sweep all four. With 4 regionals within 4 hours drive occurring on different weeks, without an international border to cross, it seems ever more likely they might try.

From what I understand, the biggest challenge is spending that much time out of school, and burnout, since they also do Championship. With the dawn of districts on the horizon though, the days where a 4 regional win year is even possible may be numbered.