[sdcantrell56]

Definitely in the south it would have to be a regional district thing. There are simply not enough teams in Georgia to have multiple district events in georgia. I think some ideas could definitely be adapted. I love the idea of bagging the robot and not shipping it. Shipping is a completely unnecessary cost for events that are close by. Perhaps making shipping optional would work very well. I also love the idea of reduced entry fees and more matches. Right now FIRST is too expensive per regional. With the CRios being donated and probably many more pieces of the KOP being donated as well plus many regionals being held at colleges, what is all of the money per regional going toward? Especially with not getting a CRio every year, next years entry fee better not be $6000. I think there are lots of elements that can be adapted from the district format to make FIRST globally much more accessible and fun. There is no denying that the extra driving experience certainly contributed to the success of the MIchigan teams at the championship event.