The number of qualification matches is highly dependent on the number of teams at an event (fewer teams means more matches per team) and the cycle time between matches. With the defenses this year, cycle time is up compared to some other years. Last year MN events had 9 matches per team, and in 2014 (with practically no items for field reset to have to place) we got 10.
I know, I want more plays for my team... But I also know that there are challenges associated with switching to districts. Everyone involved is determined to provide the best experience for teams each year, and from what I've heard and seen, MN has some of the best events around
. After all, who else could get an Air Force Flight Simulator ride running for everyone to enjoy at their event like we had in Duluth?
And I want to give a big shout out to the crew from Bison Robotics at NDSU... 29 (i think) of them made the trek all the way across the state to volunteer in Duluth, and a similar number are signed up for the Minneapolis events in week 6 as well. Wow!