No Build Blitz 2016?

[Jacob Bendicksen]

VEXpro posted this on their Facebook page today:

As FRC Kickoff draws closer, VEX, and our parent company Innovation First, would like to make two quick announcements.

First off, we have made the decision that there will not be a Build Blitz in 2016. This year, we are shifting our efforts in supporting the FIRST community through other helpful methods such as motors.vex.com, PDV’s and additional team sponsorships. Past years content such as Karthik’s Strategic Analysis, Drivetrain Design Guides and VEXpro Examples and Guides can still provide a great starting point for your team’s season when the game is unveiled.

Let it be known that Build Blitz could always return sometime in the future. In the meantime, we still encourage teams to monitor other Robot in 3 Days projects, as their resources and lessons learned can be invaluable.

We would also like to take this time to officially welcome the newest members of ‪#‎TeamIFI‬, teams 33, 254, 987, 2056 and 4613! This brings the total amount of teams sponsored by Innovation First to 9, spanning across 4 states, and 3 countries. It includes the following:

FIRST Robotics Team 33, The Killer Bees
Robotics Team 148 - Robowranglers
Team 254: The Cheesy Poofs
High Rollers Team 987
Team 1114: Simbotics
Rockwall High School Robotics - 1296
Team 2056 - OP Robotics
Black Hawk Robotics - 3310
FRC Team 4613 - Barker Redbacks

As always, Innovation First is extremely proud to be a Crown Supplier of FRC, and we wish all teams the best of luck for the 2016 season. Have a great year!

I know Robot in 3 Days is still doing their thing, but apparently Build Blitz isn't happening this year.

Thoughts?