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Re: Vote to change the format of FIRST.
I think there may be another aspect, and If I missed it having been said I apologize. First is a very intense and time consuming venture. I think we may need to consider balance of activities.I do not know what subject load other students have on other teams, but for my students it puts a strain on their studies. Once ship day comes, much time is used catching up on school work and preparing for AP tests. From my point of view as a sponsor & teacher my life pretty much goes on hold for 6 weeks. Like many others, I have other commitment and pass times in my life. If teams kept their robots for extended periods of time the commitments of the students and coaches and sponsors and mentors would be extended and I believe many teams would have trouble keeping active sponsors and mentors, who volunteer their time, for an 8, 10 or 12 week period. My $.02.
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