Pretty sure I know what event and team you're talking about and I am also very surprised to learn they didn't get a bid. I did feel like their was some favoritism at this event but bid wise that has to be a mistake? Both level 4 grand Champs and level 5 grand did not get bids but other teams...
I would think they are just trying to evenly split the bids, since 4.2, 5 and 5r are generally smaller divisions compared to 4 or 2. This would give 4.2 a better shot.
Ultimate Athletics is about 30 minutes away. I live right near deerfield so I make that drive all the time. Also Ace Cheer is in Lake Bluff, about the same distance. I'm obviously partial to the first one.