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That is absolutely huge. Whatever mentor that has to deal with that number of kids deserves some sort of award or something.

Anywhow, I think your application/entry process is not strict enough. Making your team smaller can be a very wise move.

To me, one of the great things about FIRST has always been that unlike many other clubs/activities, it is not something people join just to say they did it or just to say they are in it or just to help get into college or whatever. People join and stay involved because they care, and because they want to learn and progress their skills. To me, it seems unlikely that all 140 people are in it for this reason. If there is anyone in it just to be in it, that is no good. Yes all colleges care about is how many clubs you were in in high school but to me it is useless if you are not a key member who is really devoted.

I would rather see you let fewer people be more involved and gain more from the program rather than let all these people be in it just so they can say so.

If you don't want to reduce the number of people, I'd say split into two or even three teams, or build two or three alike or different (probably better/more fun to go with different ones) robots during the build season.