Go to Post I'm so conflicted right now. On one hand, you made the same page as a celebrity. On the other hand.... Justin Bieber. - Akash Rastogi [more]
Home
Go Back   Chief Delphi > FIRST > General Forum
CD-Media   CD-Spy  
portal register members calendar search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read FAQ rules

 
 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #21   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 17-04-2015, 19:47
grstex grstex is online now
Registered User
no team
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 56
grstex is just really nicegrstex is just really nicegrstex is just really nicegrstex is just really nice
Re: **FIRST EMAIL**/Please give us your feedback on FIRST Announcement of 2 Champions

Quote:
Originally Posted by DonShaw View Post
They have expanded Worlds this year by 250 teams and diluted the event in my mind as far as competition of quality robots, yes more kids involved. Is this a money issue maybe, lets see how we can get more money by adding teams more events?
How can you say Champs was diluted this year when not a single match has been played. The total number of FRC teams grows every year. And, as has been pointed out several times, the actual percentage of teams attending Championships has been shrinking. If anything, that would mean Champs is more competitive this year than last.

As for money, the 5-tier approach you suggested adds costs too. If you assume a $5,000 fee for each level, That would mean a team hoping to go all the way would need $25,000 in registration fees alone. I'd imagine that's more than most teams would spend on an entire season.

Though I will say it brings up an interesting point. Has FIRST ever taken a team budget survey? I know this can be a touchy subject, but it would likely help guide the goal of making champs more accessible and affordable.
Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:53.

The Chief Delphi Forums are sponsored by Innovation First International, Inc.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Chief Delphi