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Originally Posted by Tom Line

The situation in the playoff pits when pit crews are not allowed to watch their own team's matches is unacceptable.

I assume you are referring to the Carson field playoffs. I think that the other fields had different experiences. Could we hear from them?

Originally Posted by Tom Line

We ran into this problem last year when we walked out from behind the black curtains to watch our teams play in the playoffs and were told by the volunteers that we were not allowed to watch. What proceeded was a game of cat and mouse where we looked out between the curtains - so they hung a "do not part curtains" sign up.

The curtains are provided as a backdrop to the video production. To have people peeking through the curtains is not desirable, though I doubt that it would be noticed.

Originally Posted by Tom Line

One of my students shared her views very vocally with the volunteer, and we asked for someone above her. We waited and after arguing with the next individual the volunteers finally taped off a spot on the floor and told us we could stand inside it to watch the matches.

So apparently the lessons-learned from last year's mess was to increase volunteer presence to yell at teams who wanted to watch the final matches of their entire season.

So, the situation was resolved? Did your student "yell"?

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I related this information in my FIRST mentor feedback form. Alas, it appears they learned nothing.

I don't agree that they learned "nothing". The CMP went more smoothly this year. The Einstein fields being the same as the closing ceremonies was an important change. Pit team members were able to watch their matches there.

Originally Posted by Tom Line

This is a total failure on their part, and I don't say that often.

"Total Failure", such hyperbole. Talk to SpaceX

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I simply cannot reiterate how disgusted I am that FIRST would put so many teams in this situation.

Replace Dope with Disgusting?
#TSIMFD