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[Mark Garver]

Originally posted by JonathanE
Hello all teams,

I was wondering if there are any teams out there that are independent from a school. CA Robotics was set up as a local robotics group for students from any school, or no school at all. Are there any other teams set up this way, or in a similar way that is independent from a school? Even though it isn't required, I'm starting to think that people think being sponsored by a school is a requirement?!?

I know team 68 does not have a school sponsor. They are solely supported through parents and General Motors. We had a school sponsor when I was on the team in both 10th and 11th grade, however the support of the school was just their name and us being able to travel. Since then the parents have become more involved and done away with a school sponsor. I believe the team this year has 9 or 10 different school districts involved however they allow any interested student to be a member of the team based on a multi leveled application process and a series of interviews. School support is nice however not needed.