It's Championship, Not Nationals

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Not according to your signature, Cassie.

When I began participating in FIRST in 1998, official documentation and communications from FIRST called it the Championships. This same discussion took place at that time. It's been 12 years and many still call it the "Nationals".

I like Cory's idea. It should be called the "World Championships".

Andy

QFT


I don't care if you hate everything outside of the good ole U.S. of 'merica, or have been in FIRST since '92, FIRST is a brand. It looks to us to sell and promote this brand. By calling the same event by two names we are diluting the brand. Is it nationals or championship? Is nationals in the championship? Does each country have a nationals? We have the privilege to talk to sponsors, alumni, politicians, and the media. These people can give you money, power, and help. Do you want them to be confused between your jargon and FIRST's?

There's a difference between slipping up and relentlessly calling it Nationals because it's retro or lazy.

Stop it. Or heaven forbid I turn this thing right around and go back home.