Question of the Week!!! (6/14/04)

[Marc P.]

I agree with Jess. As long as there are teams willing to go to off-season competitions, the sky is the limit! Not all teams need to attend every competition, but there are plenty of teams that would attend as many as possible, especially if they are local (less than an hour or two drive away). For many teams, off-season competitions represent another chance to show off their 6+ weeks of work, at a very small fraction of the cost of a regional, or without qualifying for the championship. This can be invaluable to rookie teams, eager to experience more of FIRST, and a great opportunity for veteran teams to meet new faces and enjoy a friendly FIRST atmosphere. It's also a great time to introduce new potential sponsors and friends/family to the marvels of FIRST, who were unable to attend a regional. And heck, it's the summer- many FIRSTers are out of school, and it's nice to have something to do on a boring summer day