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Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
My solution: keep the number of basic regionals about the same, and add four or five "mega-regionals" like we've been discussing. Make it so they don't conflict with the regular regionals (say, put them all in week 5) if possible, so everybody gets a shot at going to one. Doing this will take some of the pressure off of the regional events, and will also give a fun, large event for those who can't attend the Championship.

That sounds like a really good idea, especially with the number of teams that are dissapointed about the new championship qualification standards. You would need to see to it, though, that the mega-regionals are spread out evenly and fairly.