Einstein seating: possible solution

[PAR_WIG1350]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

That's something the Boy Scouts do for their National Jamboree every 4 years. Previous to 2013, the BSA had the Jamboree at various places within the nation, most recently Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. In 2013 they are moving to their newest camp "Summit" in West Virginia.
BSA found that it would be simpler to own their own land for such a large event, enabling them to make the Jamboree even better than it already is. There is no reason why FIRST couldn't benefit from the same thing.


It may not be a feasible thing for FIRST to do at this point, but as the program grows, it would make more and more sense to build a FIRST dome for CMP and other robotics events (such as regionals, non FRC events, Vex events, etc...).

Another thing to look at is teaming up with a company/city who is building a dome/convention center to make a perfect FIRST location!

Yes, but the Summit high adventure reservation will most likely be used by the BSA year-round, bringing in $$$. Additionally, they got a huge, very generous donation that payed for a huge portion of the initial cost.

Now if FIRST were to be given a gargantuan sum of money, that would at least be a step in the right direction.

[The Lucas]

Did anyone mention Phillips Arena back there in Atlanta? Seats 18-20k
Wouldn't it be funny to go back to ATL only to use the Arena next to the Georgia Dome?
Of course with the Hawks and the Thrashers calling it home, I am sure it wouldn't work.

[nikeairmancurry]

Originally Posted by The Lucas

Did anyone mention Phillips Arena back there in Atlanta? Seats 18-20k
Wouldn't it be funny to go back to ATL only to use the Arena next to the Georgia Dome?
Of course with the Hawks and the Thrashers calling it home, I am sure it wouldn't work.

I have memories of Philips Arena, I went to the first two ever Atlanta Thrashers playoff hockey games in 2007, during Champs that weekend... =D

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

Yes, but the Summit high adventure reservation will most likely be used by the BSA year-round, bringing in $$$. Additionally, they got a huge, very generous donation that payed for a huge portion of the initial cost.

Now if FIRST were to be given a gargantuan sum of money, that would at least be a step in the right direction.

It also doesn't need to be near a major airport, have public transportation service the venue, and have plenty of available hotels in the immediate area. It's a lot easier to get a bunch of land in the mountains than it is in an urban area.