2009 Waterloo Regional: feedback for planning committee

[Jonathan Norris]

Rob, Canadian teams love the Waterloo Regional, the timing of it during the march break has killed attendance over the last two years. I think if you are able to change it to a third week regional be prepared for 40 teams wanting to attend... Everyone knows how great of an event it is, and I would love to bring back the spirt of most of the top Canadian teams competing in a smaller event.

I look back to Waterloo 2006 and 2007 as my two favorite regional competitions, because not only was it super competitive, but the stands were jam packed with people and the atmosphere was awesome. Its tough to say but the last two years just haven't been the same, sure the crowd got rocking on Saturday afternoon, but for the rest of the days it was fairly subdued even with all the energy Karthik and Paul put into their announcing.

I can say with good certainty that 2809 would make the trip down to Waterloo if it was a 3rd week event next year, as long as logistics and financing allow for it.

I got the unique opportunity this weekend to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the organizing of the Waterloo Regional, and I must say we have a strong team running this Regional. I would love to see the Regional strengthen for next year, and I think moving the week of the regional would solve most, if not all, of the problems the regional is facing.