Regionals are always something to look forward to. They may be small compared to the Championships, but they are by far more exciting. At the Midwest regional, for example we had a little round of Jeopardy, and Dean Simmons and the Kamens had a little concert after the first day of competition. Teams have a better chance to win an award, and congratulate those who had won an award.
Teams also have less time between rounds that they compete in, keeping a flow of excitement throughout the participants.
Plus we wouldn't be so exhausted from such a long walk from the pits to the stands.
