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Re: Location Suggestion for 2010 Championship

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Originally Posted by dtengineering View Post
Vancouver, for instance, does not have an appropriate venue, and I have some doubts that Toronto does, either.
The combination of the Skydome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre probably could do the trick if the right spaces were rented and configured properly. I was at the MTCC for a conference this spring with Simbotics, and I took some time to walk through the venue to see if it could actually work for the Champonship. Previously, I was as skeptical as Jason was, but after looking around I think it could happen.

Sure there are plenty of obstacles keeping this from happening, but I do think it's in the realm of possibilities.

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
Hmmm ... Sour grapes? or just upset because they've taken you out of your comfort zone?

Now if you have some constructive criticism (and not just criticism) we'll be glad to hear it and discuss it.
I think the point of the post was to show that FIRST has been known to abandon their comfort zone to undertake new ventures. You may not want to hear Greg's point, but telling him not voice it because you don't like isn't helping anyone.
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