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Originally Posted by rich2202
The problem with Districts is that you need a lot more volunteers to staff all the additional events. Especially in roles requiring experience: Head Ref, Lead Robot Inspector, FTA, Score Keeper, Field assembly and disassembly, etc.
Now is the time to get more mentors to volunteer to be Ref's, RI's, assistants to the FTA, Scorekeeper, and field assembly/disassembly, so that there is an experienced pool to promote to the lead roles.
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While true, this is one of Minnesota's excuse for not going to Districts. But at the end of the day you just have to make the leap and train people as you go.
Michigan's 1st couple of years in Districts required each team in attendance to provide 2 volunteers. There is no reason why this cannot also be a requirement for Wisconsin, or any location worried about volunteers. This is a fantastic way to increase the volunteer base and you can quickly solve your key volunteer issues.