[JackN]

I have a handful of complaints for this year's championship.

1. Consistency in Calls-The consistency in reffing was very strange. What was a penalty at regionals was not at Championship and what was a penalty on one field was no problem on another. It is impossible for two fields to make the same calls, but things that are called on one should be called on another.

2. Chairman's Presentation-I can understand not putting the balloons up, but we need something to go along with the presentation. Fireworks, confetti for the ceiling, the band playing, something. I love to hear the Chairmans finalists, and for them to get rid of it is upsetting. Would you rather finish second or not at all. Maybe the three judges awards become Chairmans finalist awards, just a suggestion.

3. Signs on Sticks-People, having spirit is great, showing off your team is sweet, and showing love to your drivers is fun, but during the match put down your big signs and sit down. It makes it easier to see the field and watch the competition.

4. Alliance Draft-This is a two part problem. I hate to see an even field. No more serpentine draft please. Two eight seeds won in the first round, something that should rarely happen. The Number one seed has only a marginal advantage, when everyone is even. My other problem was with teams showing up late. If you are in the top eight, be there extra early, please to get through the process.

These are just things that bugged me all weekend. It was still a great competition and I am excited for next year.