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Originally Posted by waialua359
You've made some great points, most of which I agree with.
We came to this event for 3 main reasons: 1. Scheduling 2. NASA originally offered up to 10 veteran grants of which they gave none.  3. Because we may never ever be able to compete here again.
We have had the privilege to compete in many places around the US in the past, that we are no longer privy to. At some point, we'll have none other than the Hawaii event. When that eventually happens, based on the current rules, it would be time to retire our program and find something else. I cant see Hawaii ever following a District model because all of the teams are not on the same island. Having to fly to your own State's event presents the same challenges/expenses as if we were traveling to the U.S. mainland.
Team 1056 is an example of a Hilo team that is currently competiting in the Sacramento regional, and not even doing their own home event on another island. |
Not to derail the conversation, but hopefully there will always be a decent quantity of regionals so that teams can form in other countries, and like Australia, can eventually have their own regional. I think FIRST will have to make a way so that if a team can fly, they can compete nearby. (or drive, but it doesn't rhyme) You might be allowed to compete at district events outside of your district. (as a district team, I am not sure this if this is currently allowed for regional teams, but as regionals expand, I am sure it will be allowed)