Districts Wa State

[Mr V]

It is likely we will see the NW region for the 2014 season. It was seriously considered for the 2013 season but the contracts were already in place for the Autodesk Oregon Regional.

When the district model happens it will include WA and OR. Teams in northern ID have been asked if they would like to join.

Where the Region Championship occurs has yet to be decided, I favor having it rotate around the Region, Portland, Seattle and maybe Spokane if a suitable sized venue can be found.

On another sort of related note the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) is considering listing FRC and possibly FTC as sanctioned activities. This would clear the way for a WA state championship. Teams would likely earn points based on their performance as the district events, though not necessarily the same point system to qualify for the regional championships. Sometime in May is likely when the state championship would occur. As this point I have yet to hear an announcement from WIAA or FIRST WA as to their decision.