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Originally Posted by Kleiman
There is little complexity to the numbers.
Previous years in TDSB = $0 for regional (which is local for all TDSB schools)
Now = $7500 - $5000 covered by TDSB = $2500 to qualify for regionals
This includes a trip out of town (busing + hotel)
If we qualify for regionals that's $3000 - $1500 covered by TDSB = $1500
That's $4000 plus two out of town events
The bar is raised significantly higher for Toronto teams to participate. If teams think this will lead to program growth, I can't imagine how.
Teams in areas outside of Toronto that struggle to attend one event will surely not be able to pay more and go to three.
More plays for better value vs more small scale and new teams participating... Seems like a no brainer trade off to me.
For the record, we were regional semi finalists this year who may be priced out of FIRST for next year.
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When you say regionals, do you mean the District Championship?
Is $2500 a prohibitive amount to fund raise?
Is it possible that TDSB could increase their payment to cover the new base registration once they're made aware that is now the new minimum fee?