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Re: Why FIRST is the best robotics competition
FRC is certainly the best robotics competition for some students at some high schools, and the regional events and chamionships do have a level of production and professionalism that are difficult to match.

But FRC also has a number of barriers to entry including financial support and volunteer committment that mean that it isn't always the best program for all schools and all students.

But if you had titled the thread "Why FRC is a GREAT robotics competition", I'd have to agree with you... I just think "best" is overstating the case a bit. It might be the best for you, and it has certainly been great for me, but I can also make a case why VEX is the best robotics competition. Or mini-sumo. Or Skills Canada. It depends on what your definition of "best" is.

Jason
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