2016 regional dates?

[Christopher149]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

FiM, Peachtree and North Carolina have listed all their dates.

I notice that no Bedford event is listed, and a couple weekends have 4 events. Are more events (than the 18 posted) coming?

[Basel A]

Originally Posted by Christopher149

I notice that no Bedford event is listed, and a couple weekends have 4 events. Are more events (than the 18 posted) coming?

Sounds like more events are coming (weekends with 2 events => 3 events). 18 events would limit Michigan to 360 teams, which is most likely fewer than we'll have.


Here's a FiM District Map

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Christopher149

I notice that no Bedford event is listed, and a couple weekends have 4 events. Are more events (than the 18 posted) coming?

4 events week 1 ought to be fun.

[ATannahill]

There are only two districts currently posted for week 6, which is when Bedford usually is.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Gregor

4 events week 1 ought to be fun.

Thanks to Palmetto, it's not really week 1

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Gregor

4 events week 1 ought to be fun.

There are still plenty of events that have not yet posted.
Plus no one wants their regional to be the test bunny for the season.

[bearbot]

Chesapeake District is up

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

Originally Posted by nuclearnerd

Week 5? Oh, that's too bad. I'll keep it on our list, but I suspect we'll be going to Waterloo that weekend.

Too bad Waterloo is at the same time... I'd love to see more Ontario teams here!!

[DCA Fan]

Okay, so now I'm allowed to let the cat out of the bag. Here's the California schedule:

Week 1: None
Week 2: Central Valley, Los Angeles
Week 3:
Week 4: Sacramento, Ventura
Week 5: Orange County (NEW REGIONAL!)
Week 6: San Diego, Silicon Valley

More info on the new Orange County regional will be coming soon.

[aciarniello]

Anyone notice the small capacity (24) for Greater Pittsburgh? Whats the reasoning behind that?

[alectronic]

Originally Posted by aciarniello

Anyone notice the small capacity (24) for Greater Pittsburgh? Whats the reasoning behind that?

Sometimes the RDs hold spots for Rookies and such. I don't think regionals are even allowed to be that small, they're probably just reserve slots.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by alectronic

Sometimes the RDs hold spots for Rookies and such. I don't think regionals are even allowed to be that small, they're probably just reserve slots.

Not quite.

What you're seeing is the INITIAL capacity. Basically, at initial registration, those are the slots that will be open. However, at second event registration, another batch of slots will open, and maybe another at third... That still won't be full capacity, though...

The RD is probably holding about 10 slots for the estimated rookie quantity, as well as later-registering veterans, that will be released at some point very late in registration or build.

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by EricH

Not quite.

What you're seeing is the INITIAL capacity. Basically, at initial registration, those are the slots that will be open. However, at second event registration, another batch of slots will open, and maybe another at third... That still won't be full capacity, though...

The RD is probably holding about 10 slots for the estimated rookie quantity, as well as later-registering veterans, that will be released at some point very late in registration or build.

What is weird is the # slots missing, compared to the event last year is 30. That seems really high compared to the rest of reserve slot only being 10 (for at least Midwest and Wisconsin)

[EricH]

Originally Posted by orangemoore

What is weird is the # slots missing, compared to the event last year is 30. That seems really high compared to the rest of reserve slot only being 10 (for at least Midwest and Wisconsin)

I suspect that the RDs are trying to make sure that their local teams get in. KY and TN--who might normally go to VA/MD or the Carolinas as an "away" event would now be looking elsewhere, and Pittsburgh isn't exactly far from those areas. (It's also not exactly close... but that doesn't stop an FRC team from traveling.)

[Koko Ed]

Tech Valley got listed for week 3. Rocket City got listed for week 4 and Midwest got listed for week 5(somehow I previously missed Queen City getting listed for week 5 as well).