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After reading the ES I thought it would be better filled out by the end of May. Making it necessary for all who wish to compete the following year, allows for feedback and reflection. Most people do not fill out forms unless they must. By making mandatory by May 31 then there is no conflict with any build time or competitions. The info is still fresh from the past season and most students havn't begun exams. Rookie teams would not need a submission as they have not yet competed.
When looking at the ES, it seems that it is better filled out after season ends. As for the Chairmans I personally don't agree with mandatory submissions. I would like to see that any submission be entered at each event a team enters. By only allowing one submission and being allowed to choose the event, seems a little unfair. If a team wins at a regional then their submission would not be entered at any other regional, giving others a chance to win. As we all know judging is different at all regionals and what may win in some judges eyes might not be so impressive at another event. This way we may have more of the best submissions competing at the Championship. I think having all of the Championship submissions on display throughout the Championship might also be a good idea. This would give better exposure, allow other teams to see how to submit and what is needed and give new ideas for spreading FIRST to their communities. Just a few thoughts.
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