[Aren Siekmeier]

Also remember that Kettering continues to host a district event. It doesn't have to be a 60 team regional (or two of them). MN could easily fit a 40 team Twin Cities district event in each of Williams and Mariucci, in fact it would be much more comfortable.

I understand that what we have right now seems pretty cool. But change doesn't mean completely losing that, just modifying it. Smaller, more numerous events is important for the involvement and inspiration of more kids in our area, and we want to make it cooler.

DCMP is also a great candidate for the U. I personally like the giant 100 team type event MI is going for, and this might be necessary if FIRST keeps inviting so many teams to champs (192/2892 teams in MN earns 53 spots at an 800 team doublechamps), but this could require a different venue. However, I don't doubt our resourceful volunteers, organizers, supporters, and sponsors will come up with something, in any case.

Edit: Also wanted to mention that the DECC could work great for a double district event, with 80 teams instead of 120, also less crowded...