New Regionals for 2007

[Andrew Schuetze]

Not that our team is planning to adjust our plans for LSR and championships, but curiosity brings me to ask, "What are the rumors for new regionals in 2007?"

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[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze

Not that our team is planning to adjust our plans for LSR and championships, but curiosity brings me to ask, "What are the rumors for new regionals in 2007?"

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One rumor I've heard is that there will be two new regionals next year, bringing the total to 35.

I've also heard that one of the new regionals will be Kansas City -- that one is pretty solid since they've been planning for almost two years now, have at least a dozen local teams, and have at least one major sponsor.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I haven't heard anything of new regionals but I wish there would be one here in the QC.

[Andrew Schuetze]

Originally Posted by Richard

I've also heard that one of the new regionals will be Kansas City -- that one is pretty solid since they've been planning for almost two years now, have at least a dozen local teams, and have at least one major sponsor.

Do you, or others, know what they have put in place to develope those new teams? If that dozen teams was created in the same 2 year timeframe that works out to be six a year.

[Jason Morrella]

The new regionals for 2007 are tentatively scheduled to be Kansas City, New Orleans and San Diego.

They aren't 100% official, as venues, contracts and some sponsors are still being confirmed - but those are the three being planned for if everything falls into place.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze

Do you, or others, know what they have put in place to develope those new teams? If that dozen teams was created in the same 2 year timeframe that works out to be six a year.

Actually even cooler.

A quick search of FIRST registrations for the St. Louis and Colorado 2006 regionals will reveal many KC area teams that list the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as a sponsor. Thirteen teams at STL and fourteen at Colorado (with one team registered for both events) were sponsored by EMKF. Twenty-one of these teams are 2006 rookies. Rumor is that foundation will also be the principal sponsor for the KC regional.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Jason Morrella

The new regionals for 2007 are tentatively scheduled to be Kansas City, New Orleans and San Diego.

Any chance we can have the New Orleans regional a bit early, possibly around the 20th of February? If so, I'll there with bells (or beads) on.

[Beth Sweet]

Originally Posted by Jason Morrella

The new regionals for 2007 are tentatively scheduled to be Kansas City, New Orleans and San Diego.

They aren't 100% official, as venues, contracts and some sponsors are still being confirmed - but those are the three being planned for if everything falls into place.

Is New Orleans going to be ready for a regional next year? I know that they're trying to rebuild, but can they handle that much yet?

[Madison]

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

Is New Orleans going to be ready for a regional next year? I know that they're trying to rebuild, but can they handle that much yet?

As much as we'd hate to believe it, a regional is small potatoes.

[hoorayforpink]

small potatoes indeed

[Koko Ed]

Hopefully New Orleans won't get hit by another hurricane. Even if they didn't have a regional I hope that. I don't think they can afford another hit.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

Is New Orleans going to be ready for a regional next year? I know that they're trying to rebuild, but can they handle that much yet?

Yes. The funding is largely in place, the teams are there (and there will be grants for more), the venue site visits are being held, and the organizing committee has been in place for quite a while. Surveys of the venues, available hotels, transportation options, etc, have been conducted. As long as no new events affect the region during this hurricane season, Louisiana will be ready for the Bayou Regional in 2007.

-dave

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Any chance we can have the New Orleans regional a bit early, possibly around the 20th of February? If so, I'll there with bells (or beads) on.

You mean ship date?

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

You mean ship date?

Hey, if ship day is Fat Tuesday, and the Bayou Regional starts two days after that ... is there a downside? Laissez les bon temps ro-bot!

[edit] Maybe we can ship our 'bot down river by boat! [/edit]

[Daisy]

^to prepare for the water game?