New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

[Zflash]

Let me begin by saying I believe this pilot program is a necessary step for FIRST and I also believe MI is a great proving ground for it. I am just voicing some concerns so that when it possibly does go national I won't have any complaints. It is sort of like not voting and then complaining about who is in office. With that said I would like to point out one more difference that I see. It is both advantageous and a disadvantage to both sides I will let you all form your own opinions on the matter.

Practice Day:
•Michigan teams get 8 hours of their at home shop work possibly full or half practice field to themselves or nothing at all (team dependent).
•Non-Michigan teams get 8 hours of a shared shop if regional provides and a shared field and possibly a shared practice field if regional provides.

As I have stated there are advantages in this structure for MI teams and disadvantages for them as well.