Thread: More than One Regional?
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Re: More than One Regional?
1519 has only gone to one regional each year. (We did attend the Championship in '06, after winning the GSR.) However, we attend four or five off-season competitions around New England. Personally, this is a direction I would like to see more FIRST teams move in. An off-season competition usually costs around $200, and provides nearly as much fun and excitement as an official regional.

I don't mean this as an indictment against anyone, but I think rather than spend 5-10K on attending another regional, you could fund another team for one regional and go to several off-season competitions. While going to a second regional is definitely a valuable and worthwhile expereince, I think other options can give you even more inspiration and excitement for your buck.
Just my two cents.
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