Championship Event in Atlanta for 2007 = Confirmed (possibly 2008 & 2009 too)

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http://www.usfirst.org/about/news/2007CMPsite.htm

2007 FIRST Championship Site Announced

TO: FIRST Community
FROM: Bob Tuttle, Executive Director
Steve Chism, Senior Director of Programs

RE: 2007 FIRST Championship Site
DATE: August 22, 2004

FIRST is very pleased to announce the selection of Atlanta as the host city for the 2007 FIRST Championship. With the 2006 Championship already committed to Atlanta, 2007 will mark the fourth consecutive year our premier event will be held at the Georgia Dome. The 2007 agreement includes options to continue in Atlanta for 2008 and 2009.

Our decision to return to Atlanta is based on the city’s combination of event facilities, accommodations, transportation and attractions. The FIRST Championship will once again showcase the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League and the pilot of FIRST Vex Challenge. All three competitions will be based in the Georgia Dome and the adjacent Georgia World Congress Center.

Atlanta’s rich history of hosting world class sporting events and its proven ability to superbly host our Championship event make it a perfect fit for the FIRST Championship. We look forward to the city’s genuine Southern hospitality making it a wonderful host city for the FIRST teams and their families.