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Originally Posted by Carolyn_Grace

If this is the case (and I'm not disagreeing), then why is it a requirement of the submission at all?

It seems that the video exists so FIRST has more things to publicize. Which is not a bad reason. I'd just like it to be clear that this is the case, and I'd then like reasons why it is not judged.

The video is the part of the CA submission that takes the most time for my students. I feel that their time and efforts should be rewarded with feedback and judging towards the award.

I do think that the video should either be admissible as a judged item or not required. There is so much effort that goes into making a video that would be worthy of showing to a regional or championship audience. That is one reason why we decided to make the video part of our presentation. After all of that effort by the kids, we wanted to ensure that someone watched it.

In almost every other student activity, there is either direct or indirect feedback. If you are a programmer you see your robot move, if you write the Chairmans Award, someone reads it. Even if they do not win, Kids want to know that their efforts will be valued and considered by others.