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Only 2 Fields? Who needs a grandstand?

Posted by Jeff Burch, Engineer on team #45, TechnoKats, from Kokomo High School and Delphi Delco Electronics Systems.

Posted on 3/15/99 9:33 AM MST


In Reply to: Re: Only 4 qual rounds in florida? posted by Jason on 3/14/99 9:26 PM MST:



>> Jason Wrote:
: I have been told that they are actually reducing the fields this year. The main reason we are only being allowed 4 qualifying matches is that THERE WILL ONLY BE 2 FIELDS AT THE NATIONALS. It seems this is a done deal, so we can count on only 4 qualifying matches - maybe 5 at the most.

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A third or even a fourth pair of playing fields doesn't have to be expensive! Obviously the elimination rounds should be played on big stages with glitz and grandstands, but some of the qualifying rounds could just as easily be played on fields inside a tent (for weather) sitting on the parking lot. I'd gladly give up the big-screen TV and the lights and grandstands for twice as many qualifying rounds.

All they need is a basic setup like at the regionals with the ability to turn on and off power and a basic sound system to announce the teams and the results. I've got to believe a tent would be MUCH less expensive than the whole stage setup. I'd even be willing to accept a reduction in the maximum height requirement if necessary.

I agree it's more fun to play on the big stages, but with two additional basic "non-stages" it's a 50/50 shot for each qualifying round, and with the additional rounds you're almost guaranteed a round or two in front of the crowds. It would be more difficult to scout the matches that take place inside the tent, but I think the additional matches would be worth it.

Am I missing something?


Jeff Burch


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