Championship 2008 - Atlanta - Your Thoughts Please

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

I would like to remind everyone that this is the FIRST Championship Event, not the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship Event.

FLL and FTC both deserve their time to compete in the Georgia Dome. They work hard, and there is no reason they should have to "go play somewhere else so the big boys can play in the Dome". Kicking them out so FRC teams can get in a few extra matches seems like quite a selfish and ignorant decision....

I certainly agree with the above statements. Everybody needs to have the chance to compete on the big stage. Each group that makes it to the Championship event, FLL, FTC & FRC all work hard on their robots and deserve to be recognized.

Concerning having more space available for FRC, I think it is possible that in 2011 the Championship event may be held in another city. Perhaps the next venue will have even more floor space available than at the GA Dome.

The dates for Championship's in 2009 are April 15-18 and the dates in 2010 are April 14-17.

Any discussion as to where you think the Championship's should be held beyond 2010 should be directed here however.
Dave