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Originally Posted by BMSOTM

I'm really happy to see more regions going to districts. I've been in MAR on Team 1257 since the district's implementation four years ago.
Being able to compete twice for the same price and having the extra chance to grow, learn, and improve have helped our team escape a rough few years. The intermediate, more reachable level of success (District Championship) increased our drive to be successful on and off the field.
Districts really increase the value of FRC not just in terms of cost per match but in terms of the inspiration and impact FRC makes on teams, especially struggling ones. I'm really glad more teams will be able to take advantage of the system that has helped us so much.

I wasn't on the team last year but i know we only went to 2 regionals for the cost of $10,000. This year, our first two districts cost $5,000 and our 3rd district cost only $1,000 more. Then the district championship was $4,000. In my opinion, 4 events for the same price as 2 events is worth it. Plus, it is a better representation of who the true good teams in the districts are. I loved how the point system was layed out for this year.