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Originally Posted by BMSOTM
Let's look at a hypothetical in which regional teams can compete in district events as practice:
An additional regional: - Cost $4000 to register for.
- Gives 8-12 extra qualification matches.
- Provides additional chances to qualify for CMP.
- Higher quality event production
An additional district event: - Cost $1000 to register for.
- Gives 12 extra qualification matches.
- Doesn't provide additional chances to qualify for CMP.
- Lower quality event production
What are you getting by going to a regional over a district event? - 0 to 4 fewer plays
- Additional chances to qualify for CMP.
- A better produced event
What are you paying for this? $3000 (assuming no difference in transportation/logistics costs)
While for some teams, the nicer event, increased CMP chances, and travel opportunities are worth $3000. However, many others would likely prefer to save $3000. FIRST would lose a nice chunk of change by allowing regional teams to go to district events. |
Just to clarify, FIRST HQ would lose the entire $4000. When you register for an out-of-district event, your $1000 registration fee goes to the regional nonprofit in charge of that district (IndianaFIRST, FIRST in Michigan, etc.).