[Bob Steele]

I would like to re-direct this thread. Especially since I started it.

Remember this was not intended to be a thread that was discussing the merits of having more qualification matches.... it was a thread on developing a plan to achieve that eventuality.

If someone wants to start the other thread ...feel free.

I see that several members have proposed ideas.... Kevin's idea is a pretty good one IF we have to do this....

There are going to be issues with ANY idea...

Let's just keep working on solutions.... perhaps we won't find one.
Perhaps we won't need one.... we don't really know how this will flesh out.

I personally thought that Kevin's idea about extending the time on Thursday and Friday by 2 and 1 hours respectively was excellent.
This would allow for work to be done on Thursday...without a HUGE change in starting times for qualifications... it would allow for MOST of Thursday to get inspected and fixed...

Remember there has never been a rule that states a team cannot work on their robot after inspection. Most of us do work on them.... you just have to get reinspected if you made changes that might effect your weight or size or other rules...

I think if we encourage more teams to pass inspection with whatever robot they have done.... instead of waiting to finish them .... might also be something to think about.

I do like the pre-ship inspection idea but realistically it will be difficult for some teams to achieve this.... We have that issue in the Pac NW with our Idaho teams... growing but with few veteran teams... and many hours away from Seattle...

I think that it is imperative for veteran teams this year to develop an even more gracious mindset that allows more time for rookie and other teams that need help...

I never have liked the words "mandatory" or "required" These words tend to stifle creativity....but I think working together we can achieve a workable solution to this issue.

GO FIRST