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Re: Scouting at World Championship

We get past the Wi-Fi issue by using a carrier data plan. We have a tablet with data access for each scout. Any device, such as a personal phone, could also be used so long as it has data. Each scout uses a Google form in which they enter team number, match number, and match data. Each submission ends up in a Google spreadsheet. Time we would use entering data at the end of the day becomes time we can use to analyze the data. In the end we achieve the same goal as if we did paper scouting, which we did for two years, just with a little less time and hassle. I also agree with the many voices here on CD that have said not to discount paper scouting. It can be extremely effective if your scouting team has an organized process and forms. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps.
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