Nationals & Rookies

[JC-75]

I think there are definitely some rookie teams, who, regardless of what qualifying awards they have won, certianly have the ability to go to Atlanta and make a mark. If it's the level of competition that we're talking about, then highest seeded rookie should qualify rookie teams based on that principle. I agree that the awards system is an effective way to try to cut back on crowded pits and the amount of teams present, but I know that in my personal rookie year with FIRST, it was the national championship that really made me inspired to get more involved. Doesn't seem like something that anyone should be excluded from.