Is it true that there is not going to be UC Davis Sacramento Region next year?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Cow Bell Solo

Its hard to say because I know at the MN Regional and the Wisconson There are about 50 teams, If they do cancel it maybe there will be a new one somewhere nearby, that is if they cancel it.

That's the problem. I think SVR (the nearest event and the nearest host area, other than in Sacramento) is already almost at capacity. The nearest place other than that to hold an event would be half a day or so away, in Merced, Fresno, or Bakersfield. I don't think any of those has enough teams right now to host. (And Bakersfield is getting into the range of the L.A. regional, anyway.) It's going to be very hard to replace Davis with another regional that's still within striking distance of the area teams.

[Woody1458]

[EDIT] My post is now irrelevant due to Randy's post.

[Ali Ahmed]

If this is true then it's very sad news. I really hope it doesn't happen. I remember volunteering at the Sacramento Regional, which was the UC Davis Regional before it moved to Davis, in 2003 and there was so much rookie energy, it was incredible. Let's cross our fingers.

[Cory]

I've heard rumors for years that the Sacramento/Davis regional would be no more.

It'd be pretty surprising if it did go away (FIRST would have to add another event in the greater Bay Area), due to SVR being at capacity for years, as mentioned.

[115inventorsam]

Although we aren't dependent on the UC Davis Sacramento Regional, Team 115 would be extremely saddened if that regional were to be discontinued.
I believe that the team has gone to the regional every year ever since it was created, and our members have always enjoyed being at Davis, and I speak for the team in saying that we hope that the UC Davis Sacramento Regional will not only stay alive, but also thrive.

[RLam]

Whether or not there is going to be a Davis Regional next year is a question that cannot be answered at this time. However, it is a possible scenario. A number of factors are considered to decide a Regional's success, which can, in turn, determine whether it is going to be held the following year. This includes, but is not limited to funding (sponsors- few for Davis), sign ups, the planning committee, etc., but the final decision is made by FIRST in Manchester. At this point in time I don't think anybody can tell you about next year, not even FIRST. For right now, let's hope for a terrific Davis Regional that we are all working for!!!

Randy Lam
Regional Director
Davis/Sac