From Wendy Trommer at FIRST:
"Rookie teams were not included in the formal Chairman's Award interview process last year. If Regional Chairman's Award judge team did so, they did it on their own and perhaps because they had time (it might have been an event with only a few submissions). Teams should not count on this happening again this year. All teams, including rookies, are interviewed by judges in the Pit. "
Barry, you cannot sign up anyway.
But think of what a great "elevator" speech you will be able to give to the judges in the pits, so all is not wasted. What you have done to prepare will serve you well. It will just be done in the pits.
At the Chesapeake, the Chairman's interview will be held in the Naval Museum. In an alcove. With the public walking by. During the VIP reception with VIP's walking by. Sounds a lot like the pits, only with less music
