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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

If any team doesn't want to attend an event just because they have a disadvantageous match schedule, then that is a little sad. I don't think any teams attending IRI are like this. No match is a guaranteed win or loss.

And yes, if fewer/additional teams come, the schedule may change, but that is why it would be 'tentative' now, isn't it

The tentative schedules at Champs were great, it would be just as nice to have them for IRI.

I had a chance to sit right next to Frank at the Suppliers Summit a couple weeks ago, discussing the release of the CMP Tentative Match schedule.
He also asked us about it briefly when I was with Karthik the night before.
Having that disclaimer that things could change is well worth the effort to announce it early, allowing teams to pre-scout.
I came away from that discussion that it will tentatively continue in 2014. I hope other future regionals and events like IRI do the same.

If a team is afraid of getting pounded from a tough match schedule at IRI, you are definitely at the wrong event. Its about having fun first!