FRC Blog - Inter-District play in 2016

[Knufire]

Originally Posted by BMSOTM

Let's look at a hypothetical in which regional teams can compete in district events as practice:

An additional regional:

• Cost $4000 to register for.
• Gives 8-12 extra qualification matches.
• Provides additional chances to qualify for CMP.
• Higher quality event production

An additional district event:

• Cost $1000 to register for.
• Gives 12 extra qualification matches.
• Doesn't provide additional chances to qualify for CMP.
• Lower quality event production

What are you getting by going to a regional over a district event?

• 0 to 4 fewer plays
• Additional chances to qualify for CMP.
• A better produced event

What are you paying for this? $3000 (assuming no difference in transportation/logistics costs)

While for some teams, the nicer event, increased CMP chances, and travel opportunities are worth $3000. However, many others would likely prefer to save $3000. FIRST would lose a nice chunk of change by allowing regional teams to go to district events.

Just to clarify, FIRST HQ would lose the entire $4000. When you register for an out-of-district event, your $1000 registration fee goes to the regional nonprofit in charge of that district (IndianaFIRST, FIRST in Michigan, etc.).