Offseason Events Database

[ENeyman]

In the hopes of creating a database of all the FRC offseaon events, I have made a public Google Spreadsheet where any team can add info about their event. There are columns for location, price, date, and website. Hopefully, this spreadsheet will make it easier for teams who are looking for events in their area.

Spreadsheet link (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApfHZGrvPfuAdHVZcTczVnhQVnh1RlNEdVFmM2c3Y 1E&usp=sharing)

[CalTran]

I added the amazing off season event that Team 1730, Team Driven, hosts year to year, with the help of the other two R7 Triple Alliance teams (1986 and 1987). The competition is fierce, the atmosphere is amazing, and we usually manage a special team or two (*cough*16 1986 3928 etc. *cough*). It's a Midwestern event, but we love getting teams from out of town if they can make it!

[ENeyman]

Now that the season is over, I wanted to bump this thread so more people could add their offseason events to the spreadsheet. As I said before, a database of all the offseason events could help teams find local events they might want to attend.

[Billfred]

Now that the season is over, I wanted to bump this thread so more people could add their offseason events to the spreadsheet. As I said before, a database of all the offseason events could help teams find local events they might want to attend.

I've stickied this thread on request; that should make it a little more obvious. :)

I also added the column for the official CD threads in the hopes of speeding access and minimizing duplicate threads.

(And, of course, I added SCRIW.)

[Libby K]

What a great idea!

I've added MidKnight Mayhem (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=116647) as well, since we're new.

Edit: Ha, someone beat me to it! Nice.

[ehochstein]

Could we add a column for off-season event winners? Optimistically someone at the event would post/update the spreadsheet with the results?

[JV2073]

Team 2073 is going to be hosting an off-season competion this is on September 13,14. This is going to be in Sacramento,CA. The location will be decided this week so I will update the excel sheet when I get the info. I like that many teams will be hosting an offseason and hope everything ends good. :]

[JB987]

Note corrected IRI date (7/19-7/20 according to their website and other posts)...was listed as 7/9-7-10 for some reason.

[Nate Laverdure]

(This is basically a bump post).

School has started and you're itching to get back into FRC mode. You've spent all summer dreaming about what you'll do once you get access to your 2013 robot again-- finally mount that climbing mechanism you had to leave off, adjust your intake to account for greater tolerances, and tune your shooter for the edge cases you didn't anticipate at competition in March and April. And once you've done all these things, you want a chance to relive the stress, excitement, and chaos of competition. You want another opportunity to chase glory.

So you should go to an offseason event! In 2013, approximately 1500 teams will participate in more than 60 off-season tournaments, invitationals, exhibitions, and competitions. For less than the cost of a swerve module (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0537.htm) or two, you can spend a day honing skills and introducing new team members (including new mentors and teachers!) to the concepts of FIRST.

Use this tool to find one in your area (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApfHZGrvPfuAdHVZcTczVnhQVnh1RlNEdVFmM2c3Y 1E&usp=sharing) and sign up today!

[rhodes]

Is there going to be another database created for the 2014 site.

We are looking for some in the NE area and only know of BTB, Battlecry, Mayhem in Merrimack.
Someone said there was going to be another Boston one this year...

[dag0620]

Is there going to be another database created for the 2014 site.

We are looking for some in the NE area and only know of BTB, Battlecry, Mayhem in Merrimack.
Someone said there was going to be another Boston one this year...

Where is Wolcott, down in Connecticut, is going to be June 14th this year.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Is there going to be another database created for the 2014 site.

We are looking for some in the NE area and only know of BTB, Battlecry, Mayhem in Merrimack.
Someone said there was going to be another Boston one this year...

Mainely Spirit hosted by 2648 was incredibly fun!

[Nate Laverdure]

Is there going to be another database created for the 2014 site.
Ask and you shall receive (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApfHZGrvPfuAdHVZcTczVnhQVnh1RlNEdVFmM2c3Y 1E&usp=sharing).

[rhodes]

Awesome, thanks for the lightning fast response. Great job compiling everything.
Anyone know when the Beaton Blitz will be?
(we have to submit our requests to the school pretty early, ~2 months, if we want to go.)

[Jay O'Donnell]

Awesome, thanks for the lightning fast response. Great job compiling everything.
Anyone know when the Beaton Blitz will be?
(we have to submit our requests to the school pretty early, ~2 months, if we want to go.)

Historically it's been on the first Saturday in June, but I don't know if that will remain for sure. I suggest PMing Brandon Holley from 125 about it.

[rhodes]

The Beantown Blitz is on Sat, June 28, 2014
at the Matthews Arena at Northeastern University, Boston MA.

[roveout]

I am a volunteer with the committee that is running the off-season FIRST event, Battle O Baltimore (September 20).

I have been tasked with researching awards at similar off-season events elsewhere. So, can you tell me, for your event, what awards you are giving and the criteria? We would also greatly appreciate knowing what you have found to be not terribly successful.

Thanks very much,

Jeff Meyers
roveout@gmail.com

[Jimmy Nichols]

I updated the Ohio Champs event with the Webcast link

[notmattlythgoe]

What have other events used to protect floors during competition? What have you used that has worked? What have you done that didn't work?

[lpickett]

It is not too late to consider another off-season event. Cowtown Throwdown is a great time in Lee's Summit, MO. We are just outside Kansas City and welcome all comers. We have several openings available and like to have new teams join us. It is on Halloween this year. It should be a fun time. Look at the website and see if you are able to join us.

[allgoodthehood]

I wish my team would have seen this thread sooner. We are having the first annual Gitchi Gummi Get Together next Saturday. It's being hosted by Team 2512 the Duluth East Daredevils, in Duluth MN. I added it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, considering it's next week it's sorta out of the question for new teams to come. However, if it sounds interesting please keep it the back of your brains for next year.

You can stay posted through our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Daredevils2512
Or our website: http://www.daredevils2512.org/

[Jacob Bendicksen]

What have other events used to protect floors during competition? What have you used that has worked? What have you done that didn't work?

We use massive tarps over our gym floor, and it's worked pretty well. You just have to be moderately careful about dropped bolts etc. not getting stepped on.

[treffk]

I wish my team would have seen this thread sooner. We are having the first annual Gitchi Gummi Get Together next Saturday. It's being hosted by Team 2512 the Duluth East Daredevils, in Duluth MN. I added it to the spreadsheet. Unfortunately, considering it's next week it's sorta out of the question for new teams to come. However, if it sounds interesting please keep it the back of your brains for next year.

You can stay posted through our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Daredevils2512
Or our website: http://www.daredevils2512.org/

Quite a few off-season events are now listed on the official FIRST calendar. This makes it easy for teams to see them if they do not get on Chief Delphi or if they are not well known.
Click here for the full list of off-season events (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/calendar/list#Off Season Events)


Click here if you want your event to be included on the calendar (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/off-season-events)

[allgoodthehood]

The Gitchi Gummi Get Together is this Saturday, it's just five days away! :yikes:

Team 2175 The Fighting Calculators will be broadcasting here is the link:

fightingcalculators.org/webcast
and
twitch.tv/frc2175

[Nate Laverdure]

Post-season bump. If you are running an offseason competition this year, please have it added to this spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApfHZGrvPfuAdHVZcTczVnhQVnh1RlNEdVFmM2c3Y 1E&usp=sharing) and the official FRC calendar (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/off-season-events).

[K-Dawg157]

Does anyone have any info on Battlecry this year? Usually by now we've heard from them for early registration, but I know they are hosting NE District Champs.

Just a curiosity. ::rtm::

[Foster]

So in digging through the FIRST link, I end up here

http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/calendar/list#Off%20Season%20Events

And they are all from 2014. Nate, since you posted this do you know someone that can clean the old dates out?

I get asked by outside groups (4-H, Scouts, etc) about where to look for robotic events. I send them to Robotevents.com I don't know if that's a good source for off season FRC events. (It has some abilities to manage team lists, etc. it may be a help for some teams holding off seasons.)

[Nate Laverdure]

Nate, since you posted this do you know someone that can clean the old dates out?
I would guess that the FIRST staff isn't interested in updating this until after CMP-- which is perfectly understandable. The page instructs you to contact FRCoffseason@usfirst.org with your calendar requests; I would bet that Hannah Foust is the FRC staff member monitoring that account.

Robotevents.com is an outstanding website, but I'm not sure FRC offseason events fall within the site's scope.

[Alex Cormier]

I know there has been talks on team 1405, that we are not satisfied yet with our robot. We will be searching out some closeish and cheap off-seasons for the robot to go to!

[allgoodthehood]

Once again The Gitchi Gummi Get Together will be hosted by team 2512 August 14-15 in Duluth, MN. Our goal is to have lots of matches, have lost of fun, and train in new team members into competition roles. We expanded this to a two day event with the hopes of getting more teams and having large amounts of matches similar to last year. If you are interested and want more information you can refer to the spreadsheet of heck out the link:

http://www.daredevils2512.org/events...-get-together/

[MooreteP]

Connecticut State Championship.
5/16/15
Berlin High School.
Registration closed on May 1.
CT State Championship (http://www.casciac.org/scripts/registerwpcas.cgi?confid=ROBOTICS15&preview=1)

[MechEng83]

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