How does the qualification system work?

[Jake177]

First off, it was great working with you guys this weekend, and I look forward to seeing how the rest of your season plays out. [SPOILER ALERT] I'm pretty sure we'll see each other again in Boston.

Originally Posted by Mr. B

Where would one find the point structure and requirements?

This PDF has the standard points system that FIRST released in October.
http://www3.usfirst.org/sites/defaul...ing_System.pdf

To the OP's question, by my (UNOFFICIAL) count you guys earned 76 75 points:
- 12 Qualification Wins (2pts each): 24pts
- #1 Alliance Captain: 17 16pts
- 3 Elimination Rounds Won (10pts each): 30pts
- Industrial Design Award: 5pts

Maybe someone from FiM or MAR can comment on a typical cutoff for the District Championship based on their experience, but I'd say it's a pretty sure thing.* We are in a similar situation (my count has us at 63pts) and we are going to start planning for a trip to Boston.

*That doesn't mean you can slack off at your second District though. Any points you earn there still get counted toward your total to qualify for the World Championship.