[FrankJ]

Comparing regional and districts is really an apples to oranges thing. Having done both. The stress level are about the same but for different reasons. You get more plays at district, but less time to work on the robot. Rather or not you get practice on a district load in day depends on if the field is built. Regionals are more likely to be attended by big name sponsors that districts. You are likely to meet and interact with teams outside your area than with districts. If you are seriously competing for EI or Chairmans, two regionals are better than districts. To be honest both models have things that are better. I really have not decided which I like better.