2017 New York Regionals

[Sperkowsky]

Originally Posted by Kevin Leonard

NYC needs more than one event at this point. I don't know what high schools might be able to hold one, or what other venue options are available that can hold minimum like 32 teams, but there has to be more than one event in future years in NYC. Here's hoping teams can weather the storm this year and NYFIRST gets teams that need funding/transportation/registration for a specific event what they need.

Queens would provide the easiest access to large enough venues between schools like st.johns, and Queens college. St.johns has some pretty legit sports complexes that would be a perfect fit. There are also some high schools in that area of Queens like Francis Lewis that could accommodate a small regional or district event. As for Manhattan I am no expert but I'm willing to bet in some areas of Manhatten there are cheap enough venues to host an event.

As for nyc teams needing money. Maybe a good idea for NYC first would be to spread some of their fundraising expertise with teams. They clearly do a fantastic job getting money and maybe they could teach some teams their ways so they can raise their own money. It in the end would create a more sustainable first community.