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Re: New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

MI Team
Entrance Fee and two events $5,000
Regional Event $4,000
State Event $4,000
World Championship $5,000
Shipping ~$500
Total $18,500

Non-MI Team
Entrance Fee and one event $6,000
Regional Event $4,000
Regional Event $4,000
World Championship $5,000
Shipping ~$1,000
Total $20,000

This does not include travel for either team. If your goal is to compete with your robot as many times as possible for as little money as possible, then MI teams accomplished that. An MI team will have one extra comp under thier belt by the time they reach the WCs. Obviously this is just one scenario that could be played out. I see it as an advantage, however as many have said before it may be a necessary route to take for the advancement of FIRST in our great nation.
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