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Originally Posted by ay2b
In 2009, there are approximately 1700 teams (1682, IIRC), and the highest number is at least 3122. They occasionally skip a few numbers, but based on those numbers it indicates that something like 40% of all FIRST teams fold.
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This
really scares me because our team barely signed up for our local regional. Our team balance is like less than my personal savings account after buying a MacBook Pro (aka, sub $100ish..)
Gotta fundraise!
Now, my main question is, why do these teams fold?
Too contrasting ideals among teachers/team leaders/students? Fundraising troubles?
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