What are the new regionals?

[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.

[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.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by czeke

One would think, that with so many teams in the Midwest that were unable to get into an additional regional, that perhaps somewhere down the road, Madison, WI could be added. Your thoughts ?

I have also heard that turning MN into a 2 field regional is a possibility. I believe the goal for MN is to add another 20-30 teams next year which would give us 70-80 in MN alone. I'm not sure what the venue setup would be for such an event, and most of it is really rough speculation, but it is a possibility.