Quote:
Originally Posted by lynca
I think doubling the # of teams in a state is a bit fast for one state. The real results will show by how many teams return for next year.
|
A lot of this growth is related to foundation type support of partner schools with a multi-year commitment to financial support so we likely won't see heavy attrition due to lack of financial support. It is a dimishing support model so all of these teams will start wading into the deeper end of the sustainability pool starting in August.
So major Kudos goes out to the group of new and existing volunteers at the regional events as well as the many veteran FRC teams that are pitching in to help make the first FIRST experience for many of these rookies a positive and rewarding experience.
I also don't think FIRST and key volunteers in Texas are looking to add regional events for the sake of having more. It is a two or three year effort to put in place the needed volunteers and sponsorships to support and operate these events. So it may be another two or three years before a third regional comes to life. Which is a good thing
Not to be lost in this discussion is that FTC went from 18 teams and one championship event the last two years to 54 teams and two championship events this year. Quick math indicates a tripling the number of FTC teams in the State. A few veteran FTC teams in Texas actually have just finished their Texas Two Step of Arlington and San Antonio
Short and Sweet plenty of opportunities for Chairman's Award efforts by all with alot of that already happening via the community of FIRST teams.