[FRC Blog] FRC Events Being Posted and AMAA on FUN

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

Perhaps the biggest thing that's missing in the scheduling discussion is that FIRST often doesn't have many options when it comes to scheduling. (snip)

The only way this can be solved is to contract with the venues earlier (like they do with Champs). (snip)

Not to , but I think there could be another way. Open up the options for venues in order to find venues that are more flexible/available.

To open up options, the following trade-offs probably have to happen:

• Shrink event size to ~40 teams
• Relax requirements surrounding A/V infrastructure requirements
• Probably host one or two more Regionals in the area (also at smaller venues) to make up for the smaller events

It isn't districts by any means (not as many events required), but it does sound like a little more work. Just an idea for alternatives.

-Mike