Worchester Regional
A Regional in every State is the ultimate goal of FIRST, but getting Corporate Sponsorship for funding is the greatest step. Get the Regional sponsored, and teams will come. More pit space is definitely needed, but you have to work with what you're given. Build up, and be more eficient in your use of space. Keeping the Regionals limited to no more than 40 teams would be beneficial, as you'll get more matches played in the same amount of time that is available. Look at the larger Regionals, and you'll see teams only get about 7 matches. By the way, the "Big E" in Springfield, MA would be another great location with great facilities perfect for watching the matches. We spent 3 weeks there during the Exposition running demo matches to interest more schols in the program.
Hodge, Teacher/Mentor
Team 175 - BuzzRobotics
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