We had a HUGE practice field area at PNW. At times there were 7-8 teams on the field but we were all able to stay in certain areas and not get in each other's way. I remember after Fridays qualifiers we spent a good 40 minutes in front of the practice field rack, scoring ringer after ringer. We also got a compliment on our robot design from the FIRST president while we were practicing, which was something special
One of the main reasons I like going up north week one is because although there were still 50-something teams there, the pit is so wide open and relaxed and we get a lot of space to make all the last minute fixes that come with a week 1 regional.