[Kevin Kolodziej]

To clearify, I only counted official FIRST matches in my count. So practice rounds and off-season competitions were not included.

I was the auxillary operator in 2000, where Team Hammond went to Chicago and Nationals. In 2001 and 2002, I was the main driver, and Hammond went to Chicago, West Michigan, and Nationals. In all, I was a driver for 8 total FIRST events, so the average comes out to be 13.75 matches per event. Take into consideration that regionals have been getting less qualifying matches each year, national have been between 8 and 6 matches in those three years, and then elimination rounds, it adds up fairly quickly. Keep in mind that Hammond did win nationals in 2001 and 2002, so that accounts for quite a few extra matches, going throung an elimination tournament and a half at nationals.

Now if I were to throw in my matches as a field coach for Team 1064, then that would be another 15 or so (I'd have to look at the match schedules to be sure...don't remember how many matches at Cleveland and Chicago we had, but I know I coached all but two).

Then the offseason: 1 B.O.M.B. Tournament (which had the single bot competition and the skills competitions as well as the tournament), 3 IRI tournaments, and 2 CDI tournaments = a whole lot more.

I've never realized how much time I've been able to enjoy the spotlight (why did it have to be so hot!?!) =)

Kev