Qualifying For the 2005 Nationals

[Michael Sperber]

Originally Posted by Rich Kressly

Mike,
To me the issue is not that of space, it comes down to:
1. Having enough people and equipment to support a fifth division and
2. Devising a playoff/finals system that works in a timely and fair fashion. If anyone has ever arranged a large scale tournament you know the problems that exist.

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With all of that said, I'd love to find a way to include as many teams as possible, downsize the divisions to "regular regional" size, and have each team run more matches. Looking at the big picture, I think FIRST is already doing the best it can to accomodate all of those ideals.

I agree that FIRST is doing the best it can with the resources it currently has available (staff, volunteers, fields, time, and of course money). Putting together an event of this size is not easy...

But the real question could be asked: What can WE do to help FIRST with the current situation/limitations, to make it easier for them once they do decide to expand?

just some food for thought
-mike