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Re: Why Give Open Bids to the Championship?
I think the process for teams to get to championships is perfectly fine if the goal is to get about 350 teams. The only thing I hate is the race to click for open spots once it begins.
As stated earlier in this thread, many teams that qualify dont/cant attend. Without the open bids to go, I could see that 350 shrink significantly to a lot less.
Now if it isnt a priority/goal for FIRST, then disregard the above statements. 
Teams that can afford to go, should be allowed to sign up based on when they pay. If you cant afford it, do something about it. Preplan ahead of time. Sure, unfortunate things happen where teams just cant go............well, welcome to real life. There is always next year.
We always shake our heads when we see teams pull up in chartered buses, big trucks with trailers, and packed cars to the GWCC.
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