Registration 2015

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Basel A

The short (and unofficial) answer on splitting is no. I simply can't think of a single proponent of such a plan. Also, at this point it's likely that even with 11%, Michigan won't qualify everyone at MSC.

I've heard rumors of 2 districts (weeks 1 & 2), but so far they're been just that, rumors. Hopefully FiM can get their act together before 3rd district registration. Would love for teams to switch to earlier events so there's more space for us to play a local 3rd in week 5 or 6 (local being especially important what with the travel to MSC).

11% of 600 is 66 spots. MSC is 64 spots, no?

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Cory

11% of 600 is 66 spots. MSC is 64 spots, no?

MSC has had 64 spots for several years now. In the first year that was about half the teams in Michigan. Now it is about one-sixth.

When California has a state championship, what fraction of teams will earn invitations?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Richard Wallace

When California has a state championship, what fraction of teams will earn invitations?

California is listed as 298 teams (including 16 un-numbered rookies). Last number Mark gave for total registration was 2700.

Taking out those rookies for now: 10.4% of FRC.
Leaving the rookies in: 11% of FRC.

600 teams at Championship gives somewhere between 60 and 66 slots to CA depending which number you're using at the moment. Currently, the 7 regionals (that are all full) in CA supply 42 teams.

Assuming CA runs a state championship as large as its largest current event (66 teams at Los Angeles), that's about 22% of teams in the state, and most of 'em would be just about guaranteed a spot at CMP. OTOH, I'd anticipate the number of teams going up as word got around--might see some former teams returning, driving percentage down.

[Anthony Galea]

Kentwood FIM District added Week 2

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by EricH

California is listed as 298 teams...

I think you're mistaking FIRST's website for actually giving accurate numbers. You're probably seeing some duplicates through FIRST's "What's in My Area?" function, or teams that aren't actually registered for this season. I know CA is stretching to hit the 250 team milestone this year, with a goal of 251.

Source: On Sac RPC, talk to RD's once a month.

Meanwhile, FiM continues to grow at an inspiring rate. When something works, it just works.

-Mike

[GaryVoshol]

You can't go only by seating capacity. Calihan hall was the site of the FLL State tournament long ago, until FLL wouldn't fit there any more.

[Anthony Galea]

My thoughts on MSC would be that instead of dividing into two districts, it would become more like CMP by having divisions, allowing it to expand. This way, more teams would get more matches at the championship. My idea would be to have two 40 team divisions for this year, and run the divisions like a normal 40 team district event.

[nikeairmancurry]

From little information I have heard through the grape vine, MSC will 100+ teams with two fields. How it is to be broken up is anyone's guess. Also newest rumors are that the event will be held somewhere on the west side of the state.

[MrBasse]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

From little information I have heard through the grape vine, MSC will 100+ teams with two fields. How it is to be broken up is anyone's guess. Also newest rumors are that the event will be held somewhere on the west side of the state.

West side? Where? I'm not trying to bash where I live, but we just don't have the capacity for that anywhere that I can think of. Everywhere that does doesn't have seating and everywhere that has seating doesn't have the capacity for that many teams plus two fields. I've never been to DeVos though, is there anyone here who has inside knowledge of that building?

[BriteBacon]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

From little information I have heard through the grape vine, MSC will 100+ teams with two fields. How it is to be broken up is anyone's guess. Also newest rumors are that the event will be held somewhere on the west side of the state.

If it is on the West side of the state I'd say it would be at Van Andel Arena. Not sure how well it would fit two fields though.

[Tungrus]

Holy Moses!

[P.J.]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

From little information I have heard through the grape vine, MSC will 100+ teams with two fields. How it is to be broken up is anyone's guess. Also newest rumors are that the event will be held somewhere on the west side of the state.

Interesting. All of the rumors I've heard hint at Ford Field. But those are only rumors, as I have absolutely no connections with anyone involved with making this decision. I'm interested to see how this shakes out.

[Deke]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

From little information I have heard through the grape vine, MSC will 100+ teams with two fields. How it is to be broken up is anyone's guess. Also newest rumors are that the event will be held somewhere on the west side of the state.

I have heard +100 teams with two fields as well, in Grand Rapids.

My guess is that it would be 128 teams (2x last year), then they can use the same system 2x. Not sure how the elimination rounds would work, maybe a two team Einstein type of championship style, the winners of both fields play.

[JesseK]

FYI, DC & Pittsburgh got updated sometime over the weekend with teams several teams officially off of the waitlist. I suspect other events have been updated as well.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by JesseK

FYI, DC & Pittsburgh got updated sometime over the weekend with teams several teams officially off of the waitlist. I suspect other events have been updated as well.

Hawaii and Las Vegas are now both showing open capacity of 5 and 4 respectively.