Regional Championships: each of 9 regions advances qualifying teams + individuals to the National Championship; Auto-qualifiers (top regional teams) + at-large bids
Why people argue about this
People often assume that only individuals qualify for the National Championship based on regional results, forgetting about the qualifying teams entirely. However, the actual rule states that each region advances one team as well, which can lead to confusion and missed opportunities if athletes don't realize they're also part of a team's performance in their region.
