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Re: New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

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Originally Posted by Cory View Post
The analogy I'd make is that our current regional events are our version of MLB/NFL/NBA games, etc.
I'd maintain that FRC, even at the Championship or IRI level, is all strictly amateur. The FIRST equivalent of professional sports is no less than a career in science or technology. That is what we want (some of) the students to be aiming for.

I can imagine a future FRC season having only Michigan-style district and regional competitions, and a world championship event with participation based on merit alone. From a previous highly active thread, that would obviously make many people happy. But I can also see a use for a handful of official "invitationals" which teams can apply for regardless of region.
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