Ontario Moving to District Model in 2017

[Kleiman]

Originally Posted by nuclearnerd

OK, I'm not following these numbers either. We're not in the TDSB, but if they paid the full cost of your first regional last year, they would have given FIRST 6500 CAD to cover the 5000 USD registration. That is still less than the 7500 new fee, but it's not as drastic as you suggested. I would be shocked if the TDSB didn't amend its donations for 2017, if their goal is to make it painless for teams to participate.

As for the cost of third event (district champs / worlds) - your own chart shows it's cheaper than a second or third event under the old system, it's entirely optional, and at minimum you're getting more competition time for the same money. What's not to like?

The only scenario where the price is higher in the new system would be if you only wanted to go to one event, and then go to worlds. That's a very lucky thing to plan for. In the new system you've got a very good chance of attending three events for the same price as the above scenario, including a very nice culminating event in a venue that's much cheaper to travel to.

Prepare to be as shocked as I was then. TDSB is providing $5000 CAD for the district events and $1500 for regionals.

We don't consider it a "lucky thing" to plan to go to one regional, we consider it a sustainable financial and time commitment and it has enriched our school tremendously.

Attending 3 events likely means the death of our program. I am scrambling to keep my program alive that I have poured my heart into for our two year existence.

Wealthy teams with lots of mentors that already go to many events will enjoy a savings of a few thousand dollars. I would rather see less matches accommodating more teams, rather than more matches that fewer teams can afford and get to.