Future First Championship News

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I see both good and bad things with this.

1. I think it's great of FIRST to take into account all those teams who qualify for Worlds, but the expense is just to high to get STL. This year, we qualify for worlds, but the expense is huge. By having a venue in Houston, that makes things alot easier for teams in the neighbouring states.

2. I do see the argument that there should have been a venue on the west coast, the team count is higher on the 2 coasts.

3. One huge issue I have is that there will be duplicate awards passed out at both events. I understand that FIRST really isn't about winning and such. But by doing this, it kind of takes away from the award it self. Soon, every team you see at regionals will most likely end up at Worlds. Which might also put teams into the whole mentality, "We don't have to try so hard. There are going to be 1000+ Spots for championships, we're bound to get one".

4. I really hope that the winning teams at both championships can compete together for the true title of "World Champions".

I really do appreciate FIRST for trying to address the growth needs and I think it's swell that they're trying to come up with solutions for problems, But this wasn't the best solution for any problem.

There is my bit on it.