[bdaroz]

I look at the geography in 2 simple views....

First, "X" Championship is close to me and decreases my travel/lodging time/cost/complication.

Or, neither championship is close enough to me to make a significant difference.

For the former the cost/hassle savings would dictate the championship I would want to attend, and I'd be a bit miffed if I got forced to go to the other one for some reason.

For the latter, the decision on which we would want to attend may come down to schedule (perhaps the one taking place of the students' spring break), or what other teams may be attending (seeing other teams we may know, look up to, or have a relationship with).

Either way, some subset of teams are going to be unhappy, it's just a matter of how many, and what severity.