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Re: 2008 Florida Regional

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Originally Posted by vic burg View Post
I heard that we will not be able to use the new venue because the university wants to have their own events there first, before, well, FIRST this year. I could be wrong, but I believe that would make more sense for them. But, that was what I was told by another student so, I do not know for sure!
However, do not go solely on that, because I am only relaying what I know so please, don't get mad at me if my information is incorrect.
That doesn't make much sense, there aren't many events that get held there ( basketball games and concerts ), and the committee will typically plan the event around previously scheduled UCF events. UCF is typically very proud of the event thats held each year, and to the best of my knowledge they will be moving forward with the new venue.

As for a super regional verse a max capacity one field regional, well all you would need to do is look at the team capacity on the FIRST website. It is very very expensive to run an additional field as well as very Volunteer demanding. It would take a large sponsor to step in and foot the bill, as well as dozens of new/additional Volunteers. I think FIRST will and should give it a year or two in the new venue to work out the kinks and prepare for a super regional, rather than go all out with a super regional this year.
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