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Re: New Zealand Regional
The dilemma for teams is much more than attending the New Zealand regional. Its going to be a much growing concern for FIRST, teams in the US, much like teams from Hawaii and/or foreign teams competing in the mainland US. The travel costs year after year will be a serious issue as FIRST expands internationally.
This is why teams must emphasize having an "entrepreneurship/business" plan to address sustainability and rising costs of participating in FIRST year after year.
As a rookie team way back when, we thought it would be impossible for us to compete after being completely depleted of funds/time/energy our first year. What we faced back in the 1999-2000 SY is what some veteran teams are only discussing now.
The one thing I have learned over recent years is that there are many many companies and foundations with deep pockets that are willing to help a school.
Do the research, do the math, and create that plan! 
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2016 NY Tech Valley Regional Champions, #1 seed, Innovation in Controls Award
2016 Lake Superior Regional Champions, #1 seed, Quality Award, Dean's List
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Last edited by waialua359 : 21-04-2008 at 23:34.
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