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Re: What will be the next technical growth leap for the average team?
There is also a subtle revolution taking place as more districts are formed. North Carolina took one huge step forward last year, their first year in districts, in terms of qualification and OPR rankings at Worlds over previous years, and is looking to repeat that this year. The average team now has at least two events with 12 qualification rounds and more time to grow, improve and be inspired. The district model also seems to have brought more teams together to collaborate and share technology and resources, as regional alliances form within the district. This year we will have two full practice fields that should further the advancement of skills and tech exchange. An interesting stat claimed by the one full practice field last year is that every team that came to practice and/or utilize the space earned a blue banner. Granted, those who recognize the value of practice and take advantage of it are more likely to perform better, but it is interesting none the less. "Chance favors the prepared". Clearly, success is motivating, inspiring and contagious.
And finally, as a district we are granted 15 spots at worlds this year. That means more teams are playing in an environment with elite and above average teams and experiencing a new way of thinking. That definitely leaves a mark and brings that experience back to the district for others to consume. Not everyone on CD would agree, but I think FIRST HQ knows what they are doing with creating growth.
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2016 | NC District Awards - Creativity x2, Industrial Design, Innovation in Control
2016 | NC District - Campbell University Winner, District Championship Winner, THOR Winner
2016 | Carson/Galileo - Creativity Award
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