[robochick1319]

Here's the thing about multiple regionals:

For six weeks straight you spend all of your time, energy, and efforts to build a fantastic machine. For six weeks straight you go to bed thinking of new strategies and ideas for the games. For six weeks straight you sit under flourescent lighting with a bunch of cranky, sweaty, and tired people. For six weeks straight you dedicate every waking moment to reading Chief Delphi and passing notes in class about new drawing ideas.

Now that you done ALL THAT for six weeks straight, why would you only want to go to 1 regional?!?!?

I can understand if money is the issue because that is something you cannot prevent. But if you CAN go you SHOULD go.

And believe me, it is possible. In 2006 we went to the Florida Regional, the Purdue Regional, the Palmetto Regional, AND Nationals!! That was the best season EVER for me because (even though I had a mountain of schoolwork) I really got enough time with my team and my robot to feel like those six weeks paid off.

If you can't count that was 3 regional events AND Nationals. Boy was I tired!!

So for all those people who disagree about attending multiple regionals all I can say is so what? If we can raise the money then I am sure y'all can. And if morality is the issue (not money) then I hope you have fun at your 1 regional.

But as for me, the more competition the better!! =)