[Matt Leese]

Originally Posted by JAH

One thing that bothers me most is, try to have electricity in the stands. I mean, I know that is a venue thing but possibly run extention cords or something for us. I was on the scouting team this year, and we used my laptop in the stands and it was crummy having to sit way up top or out in the mezzanines(spelling??). Another thing, allow the teams to tape freely. I understand not having huge crowds down there, but let the guys with cameras film and don't nag them. I know in Chicago, the event staff were always coming and nagging us about standing up in the front. I completely understand not having whole teams there, but come on, one guy filming, give him a break. I was also the video guy this year and it got annoying to always be told to move. It was my job on the team, and I had to do it. I understand that if you're not shooting, move back, but when I was recording with the video camera they would come up and tap me on the shoulder. Possibly give each team 4 media passes or something, and if your team is not up, ask them to move back. Just my opinions...

Possibly a "media" area would be a good idea. FIRST gives out media badges for the Championship so why not at the regionals also?

Matt