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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
From what I remember, it wasn't an actual FIRST program, more of a beta test for a college program that was trying to get FIRST to buy into it. They had a demo set up in 2011 that I checked out, with a bunch of teams there and a large netted field... but for some reason FIRST never picked it up.
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Shame, but I can sort-of understand why. With their massive expansion, diverting funds to a "Demonstration" may not have been in their best interest. Plus, if FIRST is "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology" to try and get kids involved in STEM, a college-level event may defeat the purpose somewhat.
On the other hand, a FIRST event by college students to inspire them on TV as a televised event may be a potential use.