[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by Abwehr

Sponsors, governments, and FIRST itself absolutely love to start new teams - but far too often, the teams are poorly supported. The number of teams that fold after a year or two is staggering.

Around one in ten FRC teams in any given year do not compete again the next year. I don't know what the rookie failure rate is.

I would NEVER want grant money in FIRST to be based - even a little - on performance. Money for Regional Winners and Award Winners?

I assumed Bob was intending this to pay for Championships, but I could be mistaken.

Great responses! Keep them coming.