1) Should a regional host a social event for the teams on Friday evening or not? Is it good for the teams, do teams want to have a social, etc?
Personally, i love team socials, it gives you a chance to get to know other teams better. I know a bunch of teams that like them as well. i mean, whats better than meeting other FIRSTers?
2) Should the team social be held at the same venue as the actual matches or not?
I think that socials should be held not at the same venue. Having it at another venue just makes it seem more of a social event.
3) One thought is to host a social on Friday evening directly after the pits shut down and then end no later than 9pm.....like it or not?
i like socials to be on saturday nights. on Friday, people are usually anxious for the next day, and since Friday is a hectic afternoon, people like to rest.
4) What sort of food would you expect at a team social (free, paid-for, styles, etc?)
Two years ago, our venue was Universal Citywalk. I didnt mind having to buy my food.
5) What sort of entertainment would you like to see at a team social? Examples might be "human-player" games, arcade-style games, karaoke, dancing, LAN-party games, true "Disney-style" entertainment.
Karaoke is always funny. LAN party games is a favorite, dancing not too much.