[Libby K]

I am reserving judgement on the IFI-vs-FTC decision until I see both in action, in person. However, I will say this;

I like the idea of choice and variety between competitions. My hope for the IFI competition is that it will stick to the goals and ideals of FIRST (the great things, like gracious professionalism and the concept of inspiring youth to follow career paths in science and technology) even without the FIRST platform.

I'm not sure 1923 as a robotics team will be able to do even one of these two great options because of funding, but I would love to be a part of both competitions in whatever way I can.

I sincerely hope that anyone who becomes involved in the IFI/VEX competitions does not leave FIRST; it would truly be a shame to see people go. But IFI has presented themselves well and gained a good following through FIRST and I'm looking forward to seeing their successes in the future.

My $0.02.