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Re: Joining a Different Team
There are no FIRST rules even tying teams to high schools. 1714, for example, is associated with Thomas More High School, but is itself somewhat autonomous, pulling students from several neighboring schools.
Switching teams is a last resort, but is not necessarily a bad move if you very carefully and calmly think things through, or talk things through with a trusted friend or real life mentor. Doing this because of friends, the other team is more competitive, etc. is just silly. Doing things because your current team is taking a psychological toll on you, is not inspiring you, or is otherwise fundamentally robbing you of a good FIRST experience is a much better reason.
Ask around if other teams will be willing to take you. Many would with good reasons, but be sure to explain why you are leaving your old team. Perhaps the new team may sense that the source of conflict was partially your doing, and they could use the fair warning if this is the case.
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