I Have Proof of a Water Game... sort of

[meatmanek]

Originally Posted by BigBig5

It wouldn't happen becase it would cost too much.

It's not as if FIRST isn't already expensive. From the FIRST Annual Report, 2006: (formatted as code so the columns line up right)

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES

Revenues and other support:           June 30, 2006 June 30, 2005
Program registration fees              $11,066,236    $9,837,085
Contributions                            7,586,794     5,282,335
Rental income                              565,650       558,764
Other income                               484,998       415,889
Net assets released from restrictions      999,843     1,602,310
Special sponsorship                        100,000       500,000
Total revenues and other support        20,803,521    18,196,383

Operating expenses:
FIRST Robotics Competition              14,023,526    13,176,451
FIRST LEGO League                        1,271,223     1,124,943
FIRST Vex Challenge                        634,510       323,257
FIRST Place                                 77,085        47,264
Management and general                   2,676,235     2,411,966
Operation of building                      337,218       316,375
Depreciation                               361,644       318,570
Total operating expenses                19,381,441    17,718,826

No, it's not likely to happen any time soon.

Never say never, though. FIRST definitely has the ability to attract sponsors that might be willing to help them out in making a water game. The playing fields would either be above-ground pools (Possible but risking leaks/flooding the arena floors), or public pools (Not sure they'd like us getting grease in their pools. Of course, that could be solved by rules like we already have about depositing grease on the playing field.)

This might just be me, but I think an above ground pool in each arena would be more likely. It would allow FIRST to stay at the same arenas, and public pools may not be available to rent out for a weekend. Plus, they could standardize the field, something which would be difficult in a public pool.

Let me say this again: It's not going to happen soon, but that doesn't mean it's not going to happen. It's entirely possible, with enough help from new sponsors.