[FRC Blog] More ‘Something New’ at the FIRST Championship

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

I think it's a good change. More awards at the Championship level makes things better for everyone, and a predictable Einstein must be nice.

Personally I wish they would do awards in between matches at the division level rather than after. People are in a bit of a hurry to claim the limited Einstein seating after their division ends, and having awards between matches both gives teams more time and ensures the entire division is present and attentive.

Leave a small group of students in the division seating to get the award if they win one.

[Hallry]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Leave a small group of students in the division seating to get the award if they win one.

You wouldn't want to be there if your team wins E.I. for your division?

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Hallry

You wouldn't want to be there if your team wins E.I. for your division?

Did I say you should do this? No. I'm offering a simple suggestion if a team wants good seats for Einstein.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Did I say you should do this? No. I'm offering a simple suggestion if a team wants good seats for Einstein.

Offering a solution reads the same as suggesting one should do it...

[tim-tim]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Offering a solution reads the same as suggesting one should do it...

Agreed.

[Thad House]

Last year they did awards right before alliance selection. Maybe they'll do that again for the awards, but still make it feel like an awards ceremony.

[Dancin103]

It will be like having 4 events in one building, should be different, but I think it will actually be a good different...

[OZ_341]

Originally Posted by Dancin103

It will be like having 4 events in one building, should be different, but I think it will actually be a good different...

I agree with this crazy blonde.
I think this is a great change and was well overdue.
I appreciate that FIRST made this move.
Divisions will feel more like a large regional and begin to hold their own meaning.

[nlknauss]

Originally Posted by OZ_341

I agree with this crazy blonde.
I think this is a great change and was well overdue.
I appreciate that FIRST made this move.
Divisions will feel more like a large regional and begin to hold their own meaning.

I agree on every point

Holding an awards ceremony for every division really does turn it into more of a regional (or dare I say a super-regional) kind of format. There's no downside to giving out more awards and recognition to teams. I've always wondered about about machine features and the teams who win awards during worlds but have never been able to make a connection because the award winners are likely to be outside of my division.

Awesome move!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by OZ_341

I agree with this crazy blonde.
I think this is a great change and was well overdue.
I appreciate that FIRST made this move.
Divisions will feel more like a large regional and begin to hold their own meaning.

Cassie aint crazy. She's just dangerously different.

[BrendanB]

Good move FIRST!!! With 400+ teams attending it is great to see more teams being recognized for their work!

Yes it means you might have to stick around on your division longer and possibly lose out on seats but each team needs to make their own decisions.

[Libby K]

This. is. awesome. Good move from FIRST.

[waialua359]

First,
more robots get to make eliminations at CMPS.
Next,
more division awards such as EI.

That is definitely moving in the right direction!

My wish for next year,
Crown Division CA. Then of the 4 that win, choose the overall winner on Einstein for the CCA!
In the past, they had CCA runner ups. This would be a great way to bring back the runner ups again.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by waialua359

My wish for next year,
Crown Division CA. Then of the 4 that win, choose the overall winner on Einstein for the CCA!
In the past, they had CCA runner ups. This would be a great way to bring back the runner ups again.

This - would be awesome, and a step in the right direction!

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by waialua359

My wish for next year,
Crown Division CA. Then of the 4 that win, choose the overall winner on Einstein for the CCA!
In the past, they had CCA runner ups. This would be a great way to bring back the runner ups again.

I'd rather they name 3-4 finalists, regardless of division assignment with one of them being the CCA winner, at the start of the Einstein ceremony and announce the winning team at the end. They want the Chairman's winners down there to watch with Dean and Woodie, but the most important award still gets to be announced at the end.