Teams Missing from this Year's Championship [Archive]

SharonO

15-04-2014, 10:08

Ben Martin

15-04-2014, 10:21

I was looking through the list of registered teams for Championships so far. I am really sad to see some of my favorite teams not on the list: 233- the Pink Team, 2474- Excel, and 2826- Wave Robotics are three teams that come to my mind quickly.

So I'm curious, who are some of the teams you follow who were not able to secure their ticket to St. Louis this season?

234 didn't make it for the first year since 1999. Really unfortunate, I was hoping for a chance to play with them.

1024 also built a great robot, but couldn't quite make it

pandamonium

15-04-2014, 10:32

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Tom Line

15-04-2014, 10:37

I believe that 217 is not going this year.

217 won the Chairman's at the Buckeye Regional, qualifying them to attend.

BriteBacon

15-04-2014, 10:37

I believe that 217 is not going this year.

They won Chairmans at Buckeye Regional, so they are going.

Link07

15-04-2014, 10:44

696 had an awesome robot this year but won't be attending.

Also, 316 from MAR won two district events this year but did not qualify.

Billfred

15-04-2014, 10:51

South Carolina kinda took a statewide drubbing, with lots of its better-known teams (EnTech, Burning Magnetos, Metal In Motion, M'Aiken Magic, FLASH, Los Pollos Locos, ROBOTZ Garage) not punching a ticket. You don't necessarily expect all of them to make it, but you'd expect at least one of that group to find a way.

In fact, only three teams did find a way in the whole state: 1287 (Aluminum Assault, won NC), 4901 (Garnet Squadron, won Orlando), 4965 (FIRE, Palmetto RAS). Time to start working on 2015 so we can have more travel buddies.

notmattlythgoe

15-04-2014, 10:54

1418 had good showings at both VARI and Greater DC making the finals in both but are unfortunately not going to the champs.

They have some match video on TheBlueAlliance.
http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1418

Richard Wallace

15-04-2014, 11:02

Also, 316 from MAR won two district events this year but did not qualify.What was the point cutoff for MAR teams to qualify for CMP this year?

Link07

15-04-2014, 11:05

What was the point cutoff for MAR teams to qualify for CMP this year?

The lowest points team had 168 points.

Jared Russell

15-04-2014, 11:05

What was the point cutoff for MAR teams to qualify for CMP this year?

168, assuming nobody declines the invitation.

MAR is unique in that more than half of its allocated spots (11/18) were filled through award winners at the District Championship and at Regionals.

Hallry

15-04-2014, 11:08

168, assuming nobody declines the invitation.

MAR is unique in that more than half of its allocated spots (11/18) were filled through award winners at the District Championship and at Regionals.

Team 75, The RoboRaiders, also won a MAR District, won EI at the same district, and won Chairman's at their second district, but didn't qualify for St. Louis.

Boe

15-04-2014, 11:10

967 is easily one of the best robots not attending champs.

Ginger Power

15-04-2014, 11:14

967 is easily one of the best robots not attending champs.

Seconded

DManz

15-04-2014, 11:14

Team 1319 (Flash) and Team 1772 ( The Brazilian Trailblazers) were 2 teams that both made great robots that had great seasons but they were just not able to secure their spots to St Louis.

Akash Rastogi

15-04-2014, 11:24

967 is easily one of the best robots not attending champs.

For folks posting up team numbers, it would be cool if you also posted a really good match video too :)

lynca

15-04-2014, 11:31

From Texas: we have many great teams (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127412&page=4)

These Texas teams really should be at champs:
231 (http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/231) had a unique and great robot with a two-ball auto, semi-finalist at both Dallas & LSR

4587 (http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4587) - very impressive robot and shooter for a 2nd year team.

RoboAlum

15-04-2014, 12:32

71 isn't going again that's the second time in the last three years. They had a great on the run shooter and a good 2 ball auto. Plus they were wicked fast.

Woolly

15-04-2014, 12:32

125, won three districts, and a district chairman's award, and still didn't qualify for St.Louis.

Hallry

15-04-2014, 12:35

125, won three districts, and a district chairman's award, and still didn't qualify for St.Louis.

Uh, I'm pretty sure they did...

dodar

15-04-2014, 12:38

Uh, I'm pretty sure they did...

They arent on the list. And the list is up to 378.

swootton

15-04-2014, 12:38

125, won three districts, and a district chairman's award, and still didn't qualify for St.Louis.

125 is in for points. They plated in NE district this weekend. Thay may decline but they do qualify

Our cutoff is today for registration. We just got confirmed yesterday.

Peter Matteson

15-04-2014, 12:39

125, won three districts, and a district chairman's award, and still didn't qualify for St.Louis.

They did quality, but last I knew they couldn't go for other reasons.
I don't know if they officially bowed out yet.

They were 1st pick 2 seed at district championship.

MikeE

15-04-2014, 12:43

125, won three districts, and a district chairman's award, and still didn't qualify for St.Louis.

125 were ranked 9th among the 13 teams that qualified on points for World Championships from New England (8 qualified by awards + 3 winners).

Not all qualified team can go or choose to attend, so teams a little lower on points should be ready if they are extended an invitation (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128765)

BrendanB

15-04-2014, 12:49

125 like many teams in New England are working through the issue of traveling to St. Louis. Its not easy nor is it cheap and with the Boston Marathon bus companies are booked making it harder to get a coach bus.

I'm sure 125 will have more information on their current state but yes they did qualify but they haven't said yes or no officially but I believe they would go if they can get travel arranged.

Woolly

15-04-2014, 12:51

akmess01

15-04-2014, 12:58

2393 built a really great robot this year, but unfortunately didn't qualify.

Andrew Schreiber

15-04-2014, 13:15

Yeah, my bad on the "125 didn't qualify" part. The guy from their team I talked to was acting like that was the reason they couldn't go.

Regardless, that team and that robot belongs in St.Louis a little over a week from now.

Things are still up in the air. 125 DID qualify (even without points from 2 district wins and a DCA).

The season (5 events + 1 preseason) has been really long. On top of the cost to the team the robot has taken a beating (counting replays, we're at 100+ matches). Couple all this with short notice and it's putting strain on the team. Also realize that we are a really young team mentor wise. There's only a handful of us who could buy a beer, most of our mentors are freshman in college.

We're going. Come meet Dark Matter in St Louis.

Caleb Sykes

15-04-2014, 13:21

2705 was IMO the most consistent shooter at 10K Lakes (of course, I'm a little biased), and would have competed with the best of them at championships had they qualified.

JohnFogarty

15-04-2014, 13:39

Team 1319 (Flash) and Team 1772 ( The Brazilian Trailblazers) were 2 teams that both made great robots that had great seasons but they were just not able to secure their spots to St Louis.

Agreed. 1772 had one of their best seasons to date in my opinion and somehow didn't secure a spot.

Andrew Schreiber

15-04-2014, 13:40

Agreed. 1772 had one of their best seasons to date in my opinion and somehow didn't secure a spot.

:( I always like hanging out with 1772 they were a riot to play with in Orlando 2013.

Ernst

15-04-2014, 13:44

Wisconsin has several good teams that I'm sad to not see on the list, including 2826-Wave, 706-Cyberhawks, 1675-UPS, and 2062-CORE. They all had really solid robots, carried a lot of alliances, and are great teams to work with. I hope to see them at some local off-season tournaments and demos like the Rock-River Off-Season Competition, RoboFest, and Summerfest. Also, hopefully, IRI.

cadandcookies

15-04-2014, 14:19

I'd add 2512 to the list-- they had a pretty solid robot and they're a great team. It's a shame they won't be at champs for the first time in three (if I remember correctly) years.

3130 also had a great robot this year-- they've been improving a ton over the last couple years, and o wouldn't be surprised to see them become regular visitors to champs within a couple years.

I'll also say that it's a crime 967 and 2826 didn't qualify. 967 was an incredible robot this year-- undefeated at North Star. Wave might have been battling problems with their bot, but I was stunned they didn't pick up a RCA or EI at one of their events, considering how strong their program is.

MrTechCenter

15-04-2014, 14:52

Team 192 GRT and Team 599 Robodox both had great machines this year, and will not be at Championships. Also, both of these teams are a class act, great people to be around!

Anupam Goli

15-04-2014, 15:05

1772 and 1024 were both really good teams that should've moved on. Hopefully they come back next year and can punch their tickets early.

Christopher149

15-04-2014, 15:14

Not quite the same as the other mentions, but if 4988 had made it out of MSC (they were only like 7 points shy), then all 4 UP teams at MSC would have qualified for CMP. As it is, 3/4 are making it.

Kevin Leonard

15-04-2014, 15:21

Team 2791 deserves a mention here. While they weren't much at Tech Valley due to various claw malfunctions and single joint arm gearbox problems, they were a monstrous trusser at Tech Valley- being 341's first pick and went out in the semifinals against the eventual champions.

Mastonevich

15-04-2014, 15:30

1619 Up A Creek Robotics competed at Utah and Colorado with great showings at both regionals without a ticket punched.

Navid Shafa

15-04-2014, 15:32

The first ever PNW District Season certainly seems to have done a great job of recognizing teams this year. That being said, the level of play was extremely competitive both on and off the field. In fact the minimum point cutoff for World Champs was 164.

Although I think the system accurately rewarded teams as a whole, I think there is a single team in my mind that unfortunately won't be moving on:

Bear Metal, 2046 had 151 points by the end of District Champs. Just getting into eliminations or winning an award would have been enough for them to qualify. A team who came out of the gates week 1, not only winning the event, but Chairman's too, didn't make the cut.

I thought they might be 1 of 3 DCA winners. So I was even more surprised when they didn't win a single award. The robot itself, even when it saw issues was definitely at the least third alliance partner material.

It's a shame their season is done, but I know they'll be back at the top again next year!

Teamcodeorange

15-04-2014, 16:12

696 had an awesome robot this year but won't be attending.

Also, 316 from MAR won two district events this year but did not qualify.

Can certainly speak for the Circuit Breakers (696). They build some killer machines (3-ball-autonomous-anyone? (http://blog.team696.org/2014/04/08/2013-2014-season-wrap-up-4814/)) but don't seem to get lucky in the elims. Some of the most dedicated students and mentors that 3476 has had the pleasure to work with, with an outstanding program.

AnonymousMarvin

15-04-2014, 16:17

I agree 1619 had two really great showings and definitely had a top notch robot. Its a shame that they didn't make. Good luck next year.

chamingflicken

15-04-2014, 16:25

From the PNW, two teams that had done exceptionally well in previous events did not end up qualifying for world champs. I would just like to recognize these two teams, 1425 Error Code Xero and 2046 Bear Metal. Both robots were really well constructed and were just unlucky at the district champs.
Great season to both of you! :)

Ty Tremblay

15-04-2014, 16:38

125 were ranked 9th among the 13 teams that qualified on points for World Championships from New England (8 qualified by awards + 3 winners).

Not all qualified team can go or choose to attend, so teams a little lower on points should be ready if they are extended an invitation (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128765)

Gah. The team list is down for CMP. Does anyone know what the status on NE teams accepting/declining is?

dodar

15-04-2014, 16:40

Gah. The team list is down for CMP. Does anyone know what the status on NE teams accepting/declining is?

390 teams registered and 125 was still not on the list.

Billfred

15-04-2014, 16:42

Gah. The team list is down for CMP. Does anyone know what the status on NE teams accepting/declining is?
Can't say in full, but 125 IS going:

https://twitter.com/ASchreiber/status/456160529426292737

RufflesRidge

15-04-2014, 16:50

Gah. The team list is down for CMP. Does anyone know what the status on NE teams accepting/declining is?

Alternate list here:
https://my.usfirst.org/frc/scoring/index.lasso?page=event_teamlist&ID_event=10747

Assuming the above posting about 125 is correct: 3 points qualified NE teams have not registered: 131, 716, 2168. 716 and 2168 are confirmed out elsewhere on the forums. 133 has registered so that's one of those slots. Looks like 2 NE points slots still being worked out.

Mark Sheridan

15-04-2014, 16:55

Can certainly speak for the Circuit Breakers (696). They build some killer machines (3-ball-autonomous-anyone? (http://blog.team696.org/2014/04/08/2013-2014-season-wrap-up-4814/)) but don't seem to get lucky in the elims. Some of the most dedicated students and mentors that 3476 has had the pleasure to work with, with an outstanding program.

What a great team. Its was a lot of fun practicing with them. They work so hard.

alex.lew

15-04-2014, 17:04

1868 Space Cookies are not on the list. They have won EI and RCA multiple times over the past few years. Seems like the NASA teams have taken a hit this year... :(

XaulZan11

15-04-2014, 17:07

Alternate list here:
https://my.usfirst.org/frc/scoring/index.lasso?page=event_teamlist&ID_event=10747

Kind of a random question, but is anyone else's robot name completely wrong on that list. :(

PayneTrain

15-04-2014, 17:11

Alternate list here:
https://my.usfirst.org/frc/scoring/index.lasso?page=event_teamlist&ID_event=10747

Assuming the above posting about 125 is correct: 3 points qualified NE teams have not registered: 131, 716, 2168. 716 and 2168 are confirmed out elsewhere on the forums. 133 has registered so that's one of those slots. Looks like 2 NE points slots still being worked out.

This (http://www3.usfirst.org/whats-going-on/event/10747/teams?ProgramCode=FRC&sort=asc&order=Team%20Number) takes you to the list as well. Around some time last year FIRST introduced a second way to display information pulled off of TIMS that operated interdependently with the old one most people access through FRCLinks. Why that is the case/ I couldn't tell you.

BigJ

15-04-2014, 17:12

Kind of a random question, but is anyone else's robot name completely wrong on that list. :(

Jed Clampitt? :ahh:

Not sure if that data is pulled from TIMS or if it is part of the dumb stuff you are supposed to know, like, before the build season starts for them to print in the programs.

SoMe_DuDe904

15-04-2014, 17:35

For folks posting up team numbers, it would be cool if you also posted a really good match video too :)
EXHIBIT A
http://www.thebluealliance.com/match/2014mnmi2_qf1m1

EXHIBIT B
http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/967
ALL OF THESE MATCHES

Ernst

15-04-2014, 17:41

Jed Clampitt? :ahh:

Not sure if that data is pulled from TIMS or if it is part of the dumb stuff you are supposed to know, like, before the build season starts for them to print in the programs.

They have some of the wrong information either way. "Jed Clampitt" was an idea for our robot name last year when it still had pneumatic clamps to climb the pyramid. We ditched the clamps and the name but it must have never changed in TIMS, or we forgot to update it. I remember the same thing happening in 2011 when the list used our 2010 name, ROBBIE, instead of our 2011, robot name, Magellan.

holygrail

15-04-2014, 17:52

sergioCorral842

15-04-2014, 17:59

I'd like to throw Team SCREAM, 4522 in the mix. They are a second year team that put a lot of us veterans to shame. They gave Bomb Squad a run for their money in Arkansas and put in a great performance in KC as well. Not to mention that they had a fully functioning robot completed in week 3 of build season.

Keep an eye out for 4522.

http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4522

From the list shown in this thread, SCREAM is registered for Champs

Woolly

15-04-2014, 18:01

I'd like to throw Team SCREAM, 4522 in the mix. They are a second year team that put a lot of us veterans to shame. They gave Bomb Squad a run for their money in Arkansas and put in a great performance in KC as well. Not to mention that they had a fully functioning robot completed in week 3 of build season.

Keep an eye out for 4522.

http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4522
They actually got into the Oklahoma regional at the last second and won the whole thing after throwing some traction wheels on their robot. Now they're registered for CMP and have a great shot at putting up a heck of a fight there.

Mike Marandola

15-04-2014, 18:16

696 had an awesome robot this year but won't be attending.

Also, 316 from MAR won two district events this year but did not qualify.

696 had one heck of a robot. It's a shame they won't be going to St. Louis.

Unfortunately we did not do well at MAR champs. We were plagued with electrical problems all season and by the time we fixed them all it was too late. Even if we did qualify there was a good chance we wouldn't have gone due to lack of funds.

theawesome1730

15-04-2014, 18:33

I'd like to throw Team SCREAM, 4522 in the mix. They are a second year team that put a lot of us veterans to shame. They gave Bomb Squad a run for their money in Arkansas and put in a great performance in KC as well. Not to mention that they had a fully functioning robot completed in week 3 of build season.

Keep an eye out for 4522.

http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/4522

SCREAM entered a week 5 regional and won it, so they have qualified for champs

I'd like to add that they have a fantastic robot and are a pleasure to drive with. We allied at GKC and were semifinalists

pastelpony

15-04-2014, 18:44

Black Magic, Team 237 had a very nice, consistent bot that picked up and shot in the same direction up in Boston. I'm very surprised they did not get picked in alliance selections or make it to St. Louis.

holygrail

15-04-2014, 20:12

They actually got into the Oklahoma regional at the last second and won the whole thing after throwing some traction wheels on their robot. Now they're registered for CMP and have a great shot at putting up a heck of a fight there.

I stand corrected! I couldn't be happier for such a deserving team. We are going to have some strong teams at Champs from Missouri.

TKM.368

15-04-2014, 20:54

From Hawaii, 2090, the Buff 'n Blue from Punahou need to make their debut at Championship soon. Of the seven years of the Hawaii Regional, they've been finalists five of them and they sported an awesome robot once again this year!

evanatch

15-04-2014, 21:26

1619 Up A Creek Robotics competed at Utah and Colorado with great showings at both regionals without a ticket punched.

This is who I thought of as well. 1619 dominated Utah and were one of the top robots in Colorado - it was unfortunate to see them eliminated by penalties at both events.

Answer42

15-04-2014, 22:58

I was going to say 111. But I believe they have an invitation from being HOF.

SteveGarward

16-04-2014, 10:18

Correct.. 111 will definitely be there!

One team missing (for me at least) this year is 3132. This is the first time in their 5 year history they have not made it to champs.

(Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!)

Hallry

16-04-2014, 10:20

Team 75, The RoboRaiders, also won a MAR District, won EI at the same district, and won Chairman's at their second district, but didn't qualify for St. Louis.

Scratch that, I'm happy to see that (somehow, it's a bit unclear how (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1374547&postcount=127)) Team 75 is now registered for World Champs!

Conor Ryan

16-04-2014, 10:30

Scratch that, I'm happy to see that (somehow, it's a bit unclear how (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1374547&postcount=127)) Team 75 is now registered for World Champs!
Looks like 869 is in too, which would mean MAR got more spots than previously thought (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AuZ1FkoBcd8GdGFXckxrNklfcHBHMHZUazhhazg4U 3c&gid=15)?

Hallry

16-04-2014, 10:33

AGPapa

16-04-2014, 10:35

Looks like 869 is in too, which would mean MAR got more spots than previously thought (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AuZ1FkoBcd8GdGFXckxrNklfcHBHMHZUazhhazg4U 3c&gid=15)?

Yes, 357 is in too. There's an ongoing discussion in the 2014 MAR Standings Thread (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127415&page=9) about this. We're pretty sure that 56 declined their invitation to St. Louis and that 357 got in from the waitlist. We still don't know how 75 qualified.

The unofficial standings (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AizgHBYEeVnwdDJVeFBzWTduazNLV3I2Skw5dlh4a FE&usp=drive_web#gid=4) contain information about who is registered to attend the FIRST Championship and is probably more helpful than the official standings you linked to.

Charles Boehm

16-04-2014, 10:40

Our shopmates 3130 put up easily thier best robot to date this year and they deserve to be there and they would do very well. Unfortunatly they weren't dealt the best hand this year.

3130 also had a great robot this year-- they've been improving a ton over the last couple years, and o wouldn't be surprised to see them become regular visitors to champs within a couple years.
This is very true, last year they fielded a robot with a solid shooter and an impressive 20 point climb! The improvement shows no signs of stopping with this team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CREv1kJP7w&list=PLx_nxv3OgJ-1yO7z3mMVWGQenAzgusTl0 This is one of there matches from North Star.