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Re: Your Thoughts on the 2005 Championship Eligibility Criteria!
OK! So I know that there is a large amount of self interest attached to this reply, but I do want to get everyone's opinion on my feelings.
I strongly feel that the 3 National Chairman's Award Honorable Mention teams (341, 342, & 1002) should be made eligible for the 2005 Championship. This is FIRST's highest honor and these 3 teams performed at a level that was so near to the top.
Recognizing National Honorable Mention teams each year would send a motivating message to all competing Chairman's teams and acknowledge that these finalists acheived at a level that was, at least slightly, above the regional level.
Also one year of eligibilty would clearly differentiate this prize from National Chairman's yet be just that little bit higher than Regional Chairman's.
I know that being mentioned was truly an honor in itself. However, I feel that sending the 3 finalists for any given year sends just the right message. It is an appropriate gesture that doesn't really cause FIRST any additional headaches or expense.
Please let me know your opinion of this?
Best of Luck to everyone in the off-season!!!
Al Ostrow
Coach, Team 341
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2010 Championship Chairman's Award
2016 MAR District Champion (thank you 225 & 1257)
2016 Galileo Division, #6 Seed, 9 W - 1 L
2016 MAR District Innovation in Controls Award
2016 Westtown District Finalist (thank you 4954 & 484)
2016 Westtown District Imagery Award (It took 17 yrs)
2016 Hatboro District Judge's Award
Overall Record 49 W - 21 L
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