Bad News for teams on Waiting List

[BandChick]

This is an issue every year, it's just part of the game, so to speak. FIRST can't really make the event any bigger, as it is, The Georgia Dome right now is the only place that can fit all the teams that DO register. They've been looking into new venues, but that's the best there is for now. Sure, it's disappointing that you might not get to go this year, but hey, you just move up in the teirs for next year! =)

[abeD]

Right now it works out that if you start on the team as a freshman, you can get to go at least once in your 4 year high school career, granted that your team doesn't die and that you have enough money.

As always there are probably some exceptions.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by BandChick

The Georgia Dome right now is the only place that can fit all the teams that DO register.

:cough: Indianapolis :cough:

But seriously, once the new stadium and convention center are finished, it would not surprise me at all if the championships moved to the crossroads.

I doubt that none of the wait listed teams will get to go, there are always teams that have last minute complications or just can't find the money to go.

[whytheheckme]

Originally Posted by BandChick

They've been looking into new venues, but that's the best there is for now

How about Hartford, CT?

*cricket* *cricket*

ROFL... Just the thought. Wow. OK, my *sad-to-be-living-in-CT* moment is over.

But seriously, the bustling downtown would really have the competition going...


Jacob

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by FreedomForce

Just got off the phone with FIRST, and apparently they told me that none of the teams on the waiting list will be able to attend the Championship event

can anybody conform me on that. thanks.

I'll un-confirm for you...

We were a wait listed team and we just got word we're in for Atlanta

[Nawaid Ladak]

thanks mich, we wre on the waiting list and we got in....

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by Michelle Celio

I'll un-confirm for you...I'm was wait listed team and we just got word we're in for Atlanta

Originally Posted by FreedomForce

thanks mich, we wre on the waiting list and we got in....

Now that is GREAT news for 1065 and also for the starter of this thread, a member of 1694. I am sure there must be others previously on the wait list that will be in Atlanta form the Championship event.
Dave

[waialua359]

How about we push up the ante and have winners of regionals get free entrance fee payments for championship event and hold it in Hawaii!!!!!!
Since we already pay 6k, how about 2-300 more to cover those teams.

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by waialua359

How about we push up the ante and have winners of regionals get free entrance fee payments for championship event and hold it in Hawaii!!!!!!
Since we already pay 6k, how about 2-300 more to cover those teams.

I must assume you are kidding about the Hawaii location. This thread topic is about trying to allow more teams to attend the Championship event which I don't think that your suggestion would accomplish.

I don't believe that there is a domed football sized stadium with a convention center next door on any Hawaiian island. While I believe that any of us would love to enjoy the competition in such a beautiful place, the costs for ALL teams (except the 6 Hawaiian teams) would be much higher than if it were held anywhere in the continental USA. We must consider our friends in South America, Canada, Europe, Asia and other areas also.

Dave

[efoote868]

Originally Posted by dangerousdave

We must consider our friends in South America, Canada, Europe, Asia and other areas also.
Dave

It might be better for Asia actually