Considering
this thread, and the general lamenting of a potentially sharp reduction in regionals southern NY teams can attend, the thought came to me that a district might be possible in Southern NY (meaning Long Island, NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and maybe Orange & Putnam.
I count about 84 teams there, but there may be more.
Issues:
1. Is there a group of mentors interested in exploring this? It's not a trivial commitment.
2. The LI Regional is a 'special case' I am told, but I don't know the details. Is there something in there that might preclude a district model?
3. Is 2014 or 2015 too soon?
4. Is 84 teams enough? (MAR has 99)
5. Are there venues for 4 district events of 42 teams plus a District Championship of about 55 teams? (My understanding is that the LI venue cannot accommodate 55)
My reasons are entirely selfish, of course: Once there are enough districts, teams can start visiting other districts to earn points for their home district championship...
(Being on a team less than 5280 feet from the Rockland County border might have something to do with that)
You know you've overdosed on FIRST when
you set your alarm clock to your team # ex: 9:32 - bladetech932 [more] 
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