[EricH]

Originally Posted by Michael Corsetto

I have an increasingly hard time buying the "big event" and "big show" argument, considering 1/2 of 2017 California events will already be in district venues.

Just saying what I've heard. I don't buy it on the "big event" myself, per se. "Big show", maybe. On the other hand, as someone who does some "show" stuff (see below), it isn't about the "show" aspect as much as using the "show" to enhance what's really going on.

Eric, if you and the TorBots want to host a District Event, let me know. We will find you a venue

Let me put it this way: We're more than capable of finding venues, thank you very much. Several of us can come up with 3-4 possibilities without stretching, including items that could easily disqualify them or render them particularly suitable--like parking, access for robots, or (lack of) cheapness.



Just so you guys are aware, you're sounding like you're inviting me to join the planning. I've got a three-part answer: There aren't enough refs as it is (and refs who are planning group members tend to disappear from the zebra herd quickly), I'm not the type to do event planning if I don't absolutely have to, and I don't have the free time between work and stuff outside of FIRST. (Why, yes, I do have a life outside of FRC, thanks for asking! )


[Edit] Ed, I wasn't talking about the Asian teams. I'm talking about Chilean teams--L.A. is their home event for all intents and purposes right now. And, unfortunately, I'm not sure that the folks using that line of reasoning are aware of inter-district play. Also unfortunately, "interdistrict play" is more likely to be PNW-NorCal or NorCal-SoCal due to distances involved. From SoCal to the nearest events outside CA is a full day's drive--nearest district is at least two!