2016 Minnesota State Champs

[Aren Siekmeier]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Using only 1 event for state qualification rankings also provides incentive for teams to avoid early events. It is unfair to those teams located in the Duluth area that can't afford to travel. They only get 1 week after build season ends to make improvements (with no reference) while teams in the Twin Cities area that can't afford to travel, get over 6 weeks and the opportunity to see 254 and 1114 play, as well as many of their competitors who go to Duluth.

Or do the Duluth teams have an advantage because they're not playing against anyone who has already played? Not clear cut either way. Making it "fair" is not straightforward.

We appreciate the sentiment and regret missing the event. It's always fun to compete up close and personal with MN friends again.

The qualification rules have been the same since the event was established in 2012. The 30 teams that performed best at their first events, according to district points, compete at state champs. We all know this, and try our best to make the cut. (Indeed, district teams still only count two events for points, any additional plays don't help ranking.) Both 2175 and 3130 have been lucky to attend in the past, and wish the best of luck to the very worthy competitors this year.