[Erin Rapacki]

Similar to Superbowl rules... I think the Championships should always be someplace warm (ex: average high temp above 70 in April).

Frankly, I like Atlanta and I hope the Championships stay there. With every year the event logistics become more accomidating because the venue staff learn really well how FIRST events operate, there's plenty of space to add events and be flexible (VEX, Conferences, FIRST Store, etc...), there's plenty of space for a party, I personally like the city a lot, its Segway friendly, the Omni rocks, lots of restaurants within walking distance, big airport that's easily connected by MARTA, and things seem to be figured out for the most part.

Basically, I think it'll be a mistake for both Atlanta and FIRST to not renew the contract. Atlanta would loose an event the city seems proud to have (lots of hotel staff wore FIRST pins) and FIRST will have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to working with a different venue.