What are the new regionals?

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by DarkFlame145

I would love to see a regional in ether Binghamton, NY or in Ithaca, NY. FLR is great, but it's hard to compete with all of the Rochester area teams.

If there was an event down there you'd have to deal with equally tough Pennsylvania teams and the Rochester and Buffalo teams probably would come down there as well.

[GaryVoshol]

A secondary message in the regionals announcement was to increase capacity at existing regionals. In my personal experience, Detroit needs that badly - but also in my personal estimation, that would require moving from Wayne State to another venue.

Any speculation on which regionals might get larger?

[Scott Carpman]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

Any speculation on which regionals might get larger?

Connecticut tried doing a double regional this season, so put them on the shortlist for expansion. New York will also likely try for double field status corresponding with Dean's new homework. GTR has a history of two fields, and I can see Long Island eventually moving over to the Nassau Colesium should it need to. The advantage of holding it next door compared to Hofstra is that the Colesium can have two fields on the ice if the pits are in the basement expo space.

[Mark McLeod]

Originally Posted by Scott Carpman

...I can see Long Island eventually moving over to the Nassau Colesium should it need to. The advantage of holding it next door compared to Hofstra is that the Colesium can have two fields on the ice if the pits are in the basement expo space.

While space has it's obvious advantages, the Coliseum is quite a bit more expensive than Hofstra. If you have a spare half million to loan us we'll be glad to move next door.

More likely for Long Island is a moderate increase in the available pit space for teams by moving some of the pits to the old Hofstra gym next door. We still want to make sure everyone gets at least 11 matches.

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

Any speculation on which regionals might get larger?

It is my understanding (ie I'm not sure) that the Drexel Gym, long host to the Philly Regional, will be unavailable (under renovation) next year. I have no info on the replacement venue, but seeing as the Drexel Gym is probably the smallest venue in FIRST, it is a pretty safe assumption it will be bigger.

EDIT: Maybe the Armory will be ready for us next year.