[Craig Roys]

I agree - I think the rookie regional was a great idea and should be expanded across the country so more rookies get the opportunity to do this.

Also, to add to your list, if you do forget something, ask around. Chances are, there will be a team who has what you forgot or need. The majority of teams will do whatever they can to help out another team. No one wants to see another team unable to compete. One of my favorite things about the competitions is that teams who are competing hard against each other on the field will turn around and bend over backwards to help each other out in the pits.