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JustPlyZ
02-04-2014, 13:05
Hi I'm just on the look for an Off Season event in Canada. Preferably in Ontario. If not I am wondering if any other teams from Ontario or even local states would like to organize one since I have yet to see one near the Ontario area.
I am not too sure about an off season event here. I know that teams go to the one held in Rochester (Ra Cha Cha Ruckus). It is held mid to end of October. Here is a link to last years event.
http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/
JustPlyZ
02-04-2014, 15:43
I am not too sure about an off season event here. I know that teams go to the one held in Rochester (Ra Cha Cha Ruckus). It is held mid to end of October. Here is a link to last years event.
http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/
Thank you! For showing me this.
Was hopping there was one closer, I guess I'll talk to my Head Mentor about this.
Thanks again Steve!
Travis Hoffman
02-04-2014, 15:58
610 should host one at Crescent...or Canada's Wonderland....
Just sayin....
...or Canada's Wonderland....
:)
Nick Lawrence
02-04-2014, 16:50
:)
!
-Nick
JustPlyZ
02-04-2014, 17:51
610 should host one at Crescent...or Canada's Wonderland....
Just sayin....
Yes! Cresent should host it, make another GT-W but off season and smaller. That would be cool.
The Cananda's Wonderland Idea sounds good too, we'll get more people interested and get FIRST known even more. Many many great ideas for offseason in Ontario.
Wonderland has been done.
Wonderland has been done.
So lets do it again!
lanna.stars
02-04-2014, 23:16
Wonderland has been done.
What year was that Steve? Would be neat if we could do it again... :)
BrennanB
02-04-2014, 23:27
What year was that Steve? Would be neat if we could do it again... :)
2006 ;)
JustPlyZ
02-04-2014, 23:38
2006 ;)
Well lets make 2014 happen! :P
hiyou102
02-04-2014, 23:41
We're currently trying to plan an off season event at the Telus Spark in Calgary. It's a bit far from Ontario it'll be a great chance for Calgary teams to get some extra practice.
Tristan Lall
02-04-2014, 23:44
2006 ;)
And 2005.
Lil' Lavery
02-04-2014, 23:53
And 2005.
And 2004.
It only counts if 1114 catches on fire.
It only counts if 1114 catches on fire.
If it happens, someone needs to take a picture and caption it "HOTBOT Evolution".
lanna.stars
03-04-2014, 00:02
2006 ;)
WOW! :ahh: I think we are long overdue for an off-season event in SW-Ontario...
If it happens, someone needs to take a picture and caption it "HOTBOT Evolution".
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/25558
Jonathan Norris
03-04-2014, 00:19
It only counts if 1114 catches on fire.
Whatever it takes to win ::safety::
Up until this year, Wonderland 2006 was the trick answer to the last time 610 "won" in Canada.
But seriously I have a million great memories from the Wonderland event, its when I first got to know most of the amazing people involved with FIRST in Canada. The relaxed atmosphere of an offseason event can be really fun, I hope to see an offseason event come back to Canada.
JustPlyZ
03-04-2014, 00:20
WOW! :ahh: I think we are long overdue for an off-season event in SW-Ontario...
Ontario Off-Season 2014? Who else wants in!
mrretupmoc42
03-04-2014, 00:26
I Think a 2014 Off-Season Event would be very cool...
Just the question would be on size...
Host one the Size of Waterloo, NorthBay or Bigger?
Travis Hoffman
03-04-2014, 01:06
It only counts if 1114 catches on fire.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/25558 (looky looky I was there)
"STOP THE MATCH!!!"
Here is a pic of the Wonderland venue....and some other stuff going on.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/22099
Judging by the number of midnight posts and amount of smilies, it sounds like we are overdue.
Wonderland would be perfect... #makeitloudagain !!
minhnhatbui
03-04-2014, 09:11
I Think a 2014 Off-Season Event would be very cool...
Just the question would be on size...
Host one the Size of Waterloo, NorthBay or Bigger?
Whatever the size is, keep one spot for us! :D
JustPlyZ
03-04-2014, 09:35
Is it too late to host one at this time? I think we should get in contact with FRC Canada. See what they can do for us.
It will likely get easier to host Offseasons in Canada with the advent of a Canadian district (and thus, a field that lives in Canada year-round).
I remember way back in 2004 when I was still a student on 1075, 1075's ball-smacking auto, and 1241's refrigerator bot + AWESOME human player (who I think still mentors 1241 today) allied with 1114 to win the Wonderland Invitational. Good times.
Is it too late to host one at this time? I think we should get in contact with FRC Canada. See what they can do for us.
While the ability to get one together in a short time is very venue dependent, typically May/June off-seasons are already in planning mode by this point. However if your looking for something in the fall, and the right group of people come together, it could happen.
I hope you guys get an off-season event (or two of three :p) up in Ontario. As we say in New England, off-seasons are where the fun really starts, and you guys have so many great teams up that way!
While the ability to get one together in a short time is very venue dependent, typically May/June off-seasons are already in planning mode by this point. However if your looking for something in the fall, and the right group of people come together, it could happen.
I hope you guys get an off-season event (or two of three :p) up in Ontario. As we say in New England, off-seasons are where the fun really starts, and you guys have so many great teams up that way!
Fun Fact: MidKnight Mayhem (1923's June offseason) was put together between May 1 and June 29. It's doable, but it's hard on the people planning it. I wouldn't recommend it at all.
The point about the field is important: Before Mid-Atlantic Districts, offseasons required renting a field ($$$). Now, MAR allows teams hosting events in the area to use the district field for their offseasons, for free. It was a big catalyst in helping MKM happen. Canada going districts, eventually, could mean you have a field there for most of the year to draw from instead of shelling out massive amounts of money. Even if FRC Canada charges you, it surely won't be as much as shipping it from Manchester or Indiana.
The point about the field is important: Before Mid-Atlantic Districts, offseasons required renting a field ($$$). Now, MAR allows teams hosting events in the area to use the district field for their offseasons, for free. It was a big catalyst in helping MKM happen. Canada going districts, eventually, could mean you have a field there for most of the year to draw from instead of shelling out massive amounts of money. Even if FRC Canada charges you, it surely won't be as much as shipping it from Manchester or Indiana.
Just an idea, as I have no contact with the people who would make this decision and have no knowledge of the logistics/rules involved, but depending on where this hypothetical off season event is maybe there is the possibility of bringing in one of the Michigan fields? That could maybe cut down costs. Just something to look at.
Ontario Off-Season 2014? Who else wants in!
Boy, I am sure glad that you have volunteered to start things off and take care of the planning. :eek: I am sure that you will make it a great event. Do you have a venue yet? :confused:
Jimmy Nichols
03-04-2014, 14:32
Andymark has 3 fields they rent out for off-season events starting after May 17th.
Putting together an off-season event isn't that hard if you have the right folks and venue. I put together the Ohio FRC State Champs event last year starting in July for a September event.
This years event is on May 17th and we are started the major planning a few weeks ago.
You don't have the big show that is an FRC Regional, so there is a lot less to plan and coordinate.
waialua359
03-04-2014, 14:42
What's the proposed dates?
JustPlyZ
03-04-2014, 16:06
Boy, I am sure glad that you have volunteered to start things off and take care of the planning. :eek: I am sure that you will make it a great event. Do you have a venue yet? :confused:
I'll see what I can do.... Mostly need to do research in some venue. Also the price of renting out the Field. Also need to have an estimate of amount of teams that want to join on this fun.
Alex Cormier
03-04-2014, 16:23
What's the proposed dates?
Glenn,
The Ruckus is usually around Halloween. Come to that one!
Travis Hoffman
03-04-2014, 17:32
What's the proposed dates?
YEAH! Inquiring minds want to know! Chop chop make it happen. Where's Mark Breadner? Paging Mark Breadner!
July would be a...bad idea. August is boring in Canada, eh?
JustPlyZ
04-04-2014, 15:40
Canada's Wonderland just called me.....
Talking to them and questioning them as I type this. :o
Travis Hoffman
04-04-2014, 15:42
Canada's Wonderland just called me.....
Talking to them and questioning them as I type this. :o
Make sure you swing a deal for free or heavily discounted park passes for all participants - I have complete faith in you. :cool:
JustPlyZ
05-04-2014, 16:37
So.
I will need to gather some dates. Also the number of teams who are interested or even knowing they want to come.
At this moment I have Ontario Science Center asking for numbers and dates.
Still waiting on Canada's Wonderland to Call me again. Thanks again.
These off-season events sound exciting, I know my team would be interested in participating. If you would like any help in planning your event, I would be glad to help. :D :D
JustPlyZ
05-04-2014, 18:14
These off-season events sound exciting, I know my team would be interested in participating. If you would like any help in planning your event, I would be glad to help. :D :D
Oh its 4946 was a pleasure playing with you guys!
At the moment I'm trying to figure out a venue for us, after that I will need to find out the date for the field. Then things will get hard to find teams that want to join. Once it gets to that point I'll need as much help as I can get to get the word out.
Oh its 4946 was a pleasure playing with you guys!
At the moment I'm trying to figure out a venue for us, after that I will need to find out the date for the field. Then things will get hard to find teams that want to join. Once it gets to that point I'll need as much help as I can get to get the word out.
It was fun playing with you guys as well!! Roughly how many teams would you want to be attending ? I can talk to some of the other teams in Ontario and see if they are interested. As for getting the word out, I'll get everywhere I can :D :D
Jim Wilks
06-04-2014, 14:27
Hi I'm just on the look for an Off Season event in Canada. Preferably in Ontario. If not I am wondering if any other teams from Ontario or even local states would like to organize one since I have yet to see one near the Ontario area.
We would like to do one here. The primary difficulty is getting a field.
Kyle_5955
06-04-2014, 18:05
We're currently trying to plan an off season event at the Telus Spark in Calgary. It's a bit far from Ontario it'll be a great chance for Calgary teams to get some extra practice.
We are very interested in an off-season event in Calgary. What dates were you thinking of, and how likely is it to actually happen?
JustPlyZ
06-04-2014, 19:39
It was fun playing with you guys as well!! Roughly how many teams would you want to be attending ? I can talk to some of the other teams in Ontario and see if they are interested. As for getting the word out, I'll get everywhere I can :D :D
At this moment I'm hoping around 36 just like a regional. But it can also be determined by the venue that I will be able to book. Hopefully I can get canada's wonderland.
JustPlyZ
06-04-2014, 19:41
We would like to do one here. The primary difficulty is getting a field.
Yes that would be amazing if the Halton teams can host an off season.
I emailed andy mark almost a week ago but I'm still waiting for a reply.
With this delaying me. I'm also delaying checking dates for booking of location.....
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 10:31
Still havent received an email from andymark about the field rental...
How long does it usually take?
I remember going to Canada's Wonderland with 854 back in the day. It was a blast! I am sure that 2013 Cybergnomes would be down for some offseason action.
Jimmy Nichols
08-04-2014, 10:44
Still havent received an email from andymark about the field rental...
How long does it usually take?
Who did you email? Liz Smith is in charge of the field rentals now and she hasn't responded to me either and my event is already on their schedule for May 17th.
Canadian Teams are more than welcome at any of our Off-Season Events here in Michigan. It would be great to compete with any of you.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 11:15
I remember going to Canada's Wonderland with 854 back in the day. It was a blast! I am sure that 2013 Cybergnomes would be down for some offseason action.
It will be a pleasure to see you guys again. Great to know that you guys are willing to come. Hopefully this will go smoothly making it easy to have a location booked for us.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 11:17
Who did you email? Liz Smith is in charge of the field rentals now and she hasn't responded to me either and my event is already on their schedule for May 17th.
Yes I emailed Liz Smith 1 week ago. I really need to know dates to I can confirm with the locations that are asking for dates.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 11:18
Canadian Teams are more than welcome at any of our Off-Season Events here in Michigan. It would be great to compete with any of you.
With travelling across the boarder it will be hard with the things that we bring since we wont have the same paperwork like FIRST gave us for regional. But if we are able to come down there and it is easy for us, I will ask our headmentor.
Jimmy Nichols
08-04-2014, 11:28
Yes I emailed Liz Smith 1 week ago. I really need to know dates to I can confirm with the locations that are asking for dates.
I emailed her yesterday, hopefully that isn't a sign of how long the queue is.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 11:59
I emailed her yesterday, hopefully that isn't a sign of how long the queue is.
Ouch if the queue is long this is not gonna go well. Ohwells time to just hope for the best.
Nick Lawrence
08-04-2014, 12:09
Please be patient, a lot of our staff is out travelling over these next couple weeks, Liz included. You should all have a response soon.
-Nick
Jimmy Nichols
08-04-2014, 12:35
Please be patient, a lot of our staff is out travelling over these next couple weeks, Liz included. You should all have a response soon.
-Nick
I realized that. Liz actually just responded to us concerning our event.
FYI Andymark does plan to rent and include the truss components with the field rentals at an additional cost.
Should obtaining a field become troublesome, might it be worth while looking into building one based on official FRC spec? Possibly pool together the Halton teams or maybe others interested? Just a thought.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 16:06
Please be patient, a lot of our staff is out travelling over these next couple weeks, Liz included. You should all have a response soon.
-Nick
Thank you for telling me this! I shall be patient now aha!
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 16:07
Should obtaining a field become troublesome, might it be worth while looking into building one based on official FRC spec? Possibly pool together the Halton teams or maybe others interested? Just a thought.
That can work, but then again, its gonna take a lot of work and money also. But if we do that, we can host more off seasons so that could be a good idea.
Anyways if you want I'll be at men as career coaches next week if you want to talk to me in person (if you're going)
Jimmy Nichols
08-04-2014, 16:22
This endeavor doesn't include just the aluminum/Polycarb/Diamond plate field. But all of the cables, Lights, Stack Lights, Rockwell PanelViews, Rockwell IO Blocks, Rockwell controllers, etc. This would be quite costly.
George C
08-04-2014, 16:25
With travelling across the boarder it will be hard with the things that we bring since we wont have the same paperwork like FIRST gave us for regional. But if we are able to come down there and it is easy for us, I will ask our headmentor.
We've been to the Rochester Ruckus twice and to IRI last summer. Absolutely no problem going across the border.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 16:31
This endeavor doesn't include just the aluminum/Polycarb/Diamond plate field. But all of the cables, Lights, Stack Lights, Rockwell PanelViews, Rockwell IO Blocks, Rockwell controllers, etc. This would be quite costly.
That is very true. You have a really good point.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 16:35
We've been to the Rochester Ruckus twice and to IRI last summer. Absolutely no problem going across the border.
I will talk to my head mentor and talk to him about it, if we cant get this offseason up and running.
Ayush Kapur
08-04-2014, 20:15
Ontario Off-Season 2014? Who else wants in!
Count us in!
Ayush Kapur
08-04-2014, 20:17
So.
I will need to gather some dates. Also the number of teams who are interested or even knowing they want to come.
At this moment I have Ontario Science Center asking for numbers and dates.
Still waiting on Canada's Wonderland to Call me again. Thanks again.
We would love to attend!! August seems preferred.
JustPlyZ
08-04-2014, 21:00
We would love to attend!! August seems preferred.
Yup August is the ideal date for this event. Gives us a nice ending to the summer!
I will keep updating if more things comes together, on this thread!
For many years 1075 went to Kettering Kickoff (Flint, MI) and Brunswick Eruption (North Brunswick, NJ) without any major issues.
We drove there in a combination of mentor and parent vehicles and kept costs to a minimum. As long as all the team members going have passports, it hasn't been that big of a deal.
Chris Fultz
09-04-2014, 11:46
we just need to get 1114 to drive a reallly big trailer to IRI, then they can take a bunch of robots back with them.
JustPlyZ
09-04-2014, 17:57
we just need to get 1114 to drive a reallly big trailer to IRI, then they can take a bunch of robots back with them.
Ahah! that would be cool!
JustPlyZ
11-04-2014, 20:03
Still pending on a reply from liz.. hmmm
Ayush Kapur
03-05-2014, 09:39
Any reply? We are nearing the off season, and the fields are going to be booked up.
CaptainDanger
03-05-2014, 17:51
hey, Lauryn from team 3161 here :)
Our team would totally be down to attend this, and if you need any help organizing anything, I'm here to assist you in any way possible :p
JustPlyZ
03-05-2014, 21:18
Well.... Liz from AndyMark still hasnt replied to my email which is kinda bothering me, looks like i wont get one up and running this year.
Hopefully I can get it running next year and it will run smoothly!
Thanks again.
mman1506
09-05-2014, 16:15
Fist Canada sent out an email this morning looking for proposals for an Ontario Off season!
JustPlyZ
09-05-2014, 20:47
Fist Canada sent out an email this morning looking for proposals for an Ontario Off season!
Did they really? Would you mind fowarding that email to me
JustPlyZ@gmail.com (Personal) or mdhsrobotics3571@gmail.com (Team) Either will work :)
mman1506
09-05-2014, 20:52
Did they really? Would you mind fowarding that email to me
JustPlyZ@gmail.com (Personal) or mdhsrobotics3571@gmail.com (Team) Either will work :)
I've attached the document.
JustPlyZ
09-05-2014, 21:03
I've attached the document.
Why thank you! :)
Ayush Kapur
13-05-2014, 21:12
Hey! I am curious as to what teams are holding off season events in Canada. FIRST Canada has just released their proposal package, and it would be great to see some off season events in the Toronto area.
Brad Hanel
13-05-2014, 21:20
Rah Cha Cha Ruckus (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/) is held just south of Canada (Rochester, NY). Unfortunately, the event is near or has already reached full team capacity, but there is a waitlist and registered teams dropping out isn't terribly uncommon.
Ayush Kapur
13-05-2014, 21:24
True, but I'm sure the wait list is crazy long by now :)
Caleb Sykes
13-05-2014, 21:36
Off-Season In Canada (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128448)
So this event might go ahead? So excited!
Kettering Kickoff may be a possibility.
For many years, 1075 did Kettering Kickoff and Brunswick Eruption.
They're both long-ish drives from Toronto area, but not outside the realm of do-ability.
For many years, 1075 did Kettering Kickoff and Brunswick Eruption.
They're both long-ish drives from Toronto area, but not outside the realm of do-ability.
If you can do BE you can do Midknight Mayhem as well. There actually quite a few MAR events to try out.
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