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Originally Posted by Mr V
Actually when the annoucement was made that CMP was moving to St Louis they did note that it was a 3 year contract. Later they announced that they were unable to find a suitable alternative and would extend that contract with St Louis one more year, which was for last season. Finally they announced that they had reached an agreement to have St Louis host CMP for 3 more years. So there were hints that venue contracts were up for bid. Granted that gave no clue that they were going to have a second CMP location for the final year of that contract. They also hinted that at current growth rates that even the expansion at St Louis would not allow them to keep up with the growth without a change to how teams are qualified. Again that doesn't hint specifically at two CMPs.
I do not for an instant believe that FIRST did not give full consideration before making this choice.
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Of course they did, and the didn't want to punish those they actually reward for growing the organization, due to said growth. And they want to inspire every High School Student w/ at least a chance to be inspired by attending at least 1 Championships in their high School years. You can plan for growth all you want, but, if your Organization does a really great job...It will sneak up on you quickly when you must sign venues years out. (Rock/Hard Place).