All local regionals the same weekend?

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by IKE

Unfortunately for teams in areas still doing the traditional format, this trend will continue to worsen. As Districts spread, there will be more and more isolated pockets of traditionalists.

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I would think these extra events would/should be treated similarly to "extra districts" and just be a $1,000 team entry fee.

Ike,

I agree totally, it's just going to get worse for teams in areas that still operate under the regional model.

Regarding your proposal, I like the motivation and I think the idea has a lot of merit.

Unfortunately, any additional in-season events within the Regional model HAS to cost $4k. Maybe FIRST would be willing to relax some of the A/V and other requirements for the event style you proposed, but FIRST will not charge less than $4k to Regional teams. Unless something big changes in FIRST HQ, they will not sacrifice any FRC second play revenue opportunities by offering Regional teams a cheaper alternative to get more matches in-season.

Additionally, I'm baffled at some of the regional event conflicts (NY/PA and Rocket City Regional/Smoky Mountain/Bayou). This seems avoidable (obviously I'm not on any of the planning committees, so no inside knowledge).

-Mike