FRC kick-off 2010 season dates

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Nope, I try not to think of things in FIRST as fair or unfair. Consider that there are usually around 6 regionals running on the same weekend in week 1. You take the good parts about having a week 1 regional and neutralize them with the negative parts of having a week 1 regional and you have yourself a great event regardless of when it is. Plus, its not like we have to compete at NJ, we choose to go out and play during week 1 because its fun to see how the game will unfold.

What's wrong with Week 1 Regionals? Is it because the competition isn't as harsh? I think the competition is fun regardless, plus my team actually did quite well in NJ this year, since not everyone had had as much practice in Philly. I'm not trying to sound mad, I just don't understand what's wrong with Week 1 Regionals.

Originally Posted by Jon Jack

Build is not being shortened.

Kickoff will be Jan. 9th
Ship will be Feb. 23rd.

Why? Because the first Saturday (the traditional date) is Jan. 2nd which would be too close to New Years day. Thus, everything is being shifted back a week.

Is that a confirmed date, or are you just speculating?