2004 New Regionals!

[Ken Leung]

It's not like we are competing for our sources. So there might or might not be a San Diego regional. Not too big a deal.

I never said it's for next year too. Could be the year after, or 10 years later, or 20013894520 years later. That is if it's still called San Diego by then.

[JacobHart]

GO INDIANAPOLIS!!! That would be awesome! There are several new teams popping up in and around central Indiana and there would be a lot for visitors to do and see on off time.

[tatsak42]

I heard about a colorado based regional too, but there doesn't seem to be enough teams in this area in the first place... Dunno, maybe I just haven't heard them, but yah. And that takes the fun away from travelling to a regional (awww)

[Ashley Weed]

A regional at Cornell would be wonderful for teams in my area, being that the closest ones are almost 4 hours away.

[generalbrando]

I just want to add my enthusiasm for a new regional in Indiana. This is the first I've heard of Indianapolis and I think it would be great.

I've also been told a couple of times that Purdue West Lafayette (which is about an hour northwest from Indy, sort of) is trying to start a regional there for next year. Either way, I think there would be good attendance from Indiana teams.

[John Prather]

If there does end up being a regional in Indianapolis, or anywhere in Indiana, that would be great. The participation in Indiana has grown a great deal and I think that is the next step. It would definitely get most of if not all the Indiana teams at that regional, and it would be great for the state as far as FIRST is concerned. I will definitely be there to watch the regional even though I will have graduated and won't be on the team anymore.

Go Indiana Teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[srjjs]

It would be great to have one in South California. Sacremento may be closer, but we could all go on a road trip!

[Jeff_Rice]

We Oregonians might get a regional.
OSU really wants to host one.
Yippee!
We might actually do two regionals next year.

I still need to find people to be on the team.
But sweet home's a football town, mostly.
Hopefully none of the other teams starting up next year fail, or there would not be enough to justify hosting a regional. All you low # teams, do not underestimate the power of Oregonians!

Hooray for oregon!

*me remembers there is still much paperwork and recruiting to do.
*me hopes there will be enough people for a team.

[Tonya Scott 476]

How many of you would come to a regional say in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita or Dallas?

The St. Louis regional was so crowded! There are a lot of teams in Kansas and 5 in Oklahoma and several in Northern Texas, some in Arkansas.

Our closest event is a 7 hour bus ride away! We have to use charters beause our school won't let us take school buses more than 5 hours away, and a charter costs us $2500. We aren't allowed to travel in personal vehicles due to deadly team accident in the 70's that were travelling in personal vehicles.

We would love to get a closer regional!

Who out there would choose one of these places, and which one would you like the best?

TS

[Cory]

Originally posted by srjjs
It would be great to have one in South California. Sacremento may be closer, but we could all go on a road trip!

There is a Southern CA regional. It has been there for a few years at least. It will be held the kast week of regionals this year.

Cory

[srjjs]

I thought that one was in Arizona, not Southern California?

[kristen]

It would be soooo weird having a regional at Cornell, living like 5 min from the campus. It would be interesting, though.

[Vu2000]

Umm the So Cal Regional is held in Los Angles in the Sports Colisseum of USC. I dont think there's going to be a regional in San Diego next year, unless they move the Southern California down to San Diego.

Team 812
First Team in San Diego
Rookie All star 2002, So Cal Regional
Judges Award for Community Outreach 2003, AZ Regional
Quarterfinalist at AZ 2003

[greenz_gurl15]

Regarding the San Diego Regional, it's a possibility. As of right now, SD County has 4 FIRST teams and there are 4 schools who have given their word to us about creating a FIRST team next year. We will be doing a lot more recruiting once the whole competition scene is over. Creating a regional in San Diego is one of our team's biggest goals. So hopefully we will see some of you guys next year in sunny San Diego or in 2005.

[Pin Man]

I would love for a regional to come to Boston. I think Boston would be an awesome spot to have one.