Qualification Across Regions

[Gabe Haro]

I was wondering if anyone could clarify the new qualification system in Texas. From what I've gathered there should be around 4 world qualification "regionals" in different regions which you have to qualify to attend. Is the qualification separate for each regional? Is a Texas team confined to attending only one regional? If so, does this team have a choice in which or is it assigned? Also, can a team participate in non-world qualifying events in different regions? If so, how would they be treated if they were to earn a qualifying spot for the regional? 

I wonder because the level of competition is much lower in Austin than in other regions, especially with so few teams. It would be disappointing to not be able to compete against teams in other regions. 

Thanks in advance.

[Andrew Lynch]

This is the 1st year that Texas has taken on this new Regional level qualification structure.  So everyone should be patient as we figure out the bumps and confusion of this process.  

These guidelines do not answer all of the questions.  One thing is clear, the highest skills score teams in Texas will definitely qualify for regionals and compete for World Championship spots.  

Texas Qualification Guidelines: 

1. The only way to qualify for World Championship in Texas is to perform well at an official Texas Regional 

2. Teams must perform well in Texas events to qualify for a Regional 

3. There will definitely be a North , South Texas Region (but the boundaries of those regions are still unclear) 

4. The other regions have not been officially announced or listed on robotevents.com

5. Having the top Skills score in Texas will qualify you for a Regional (regardless of what region you are assigned) 

Answers to your QUESTIONS: 

1.  Is the qualification separate for each regional?  yes 

2. Is a Texas team confined to attending only one regional?  no  (this is a big grey area.... teams in that region will have priority over teams not from that region) 

3.  If so, does this team have a choice in which or is it assigned? maybe (this will be up to the RECF and Regional coordinators) 

4. Also, can a team participate in non-world qualifying events in different regions?  yes

5. how would they be treated if they were to earn a qualifying spot for the regional?  (skills scores will be treated the same globally,  winning spots might be treated differently) 

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