Chezy Champs 2015 - exciting news!

[TravusCubington]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world.

Today, we are proud to announce that Tem 254 is about to change the game again, for the better! Beginning this year, we are expanding Chezy Champs by bringing our corndog exposition to two Chezy Champs host venues.

Why are we so excited about this expansion? We all know how transformative the Chezy experience can be. We want more kids to feel the passion and power that comes with being part of Chezy Champs.

In addition, by hosting Chezy Champs in multiple venues, we seek to reduce the travel distance and associated travel expenses for a significant number of teams. Chezy Champs East will take place on the north end of Bellarmine’s campus, and will accommodate northern California teams, while Chezy Champs West will take place on the south end of Bellarmine’s campus, and serve as a more convenient travel destination for SoCal and out of state teams.

We continue to witness substantial growth of interest in our mission, mista Ej, and corndogs. Far beyond what we can currently accommodate, a growing number of young people are eager to participate and compete in our ironic, international celebration; yet due to space limitations, and sometimes travel costs, only a small fraction of teams can participate in Chezy Champs.

Therefore, this year, rather than creating a new tier of Chezy Champs qualification to allow more teams to compete, Tem 254 will host two Chezy Champs event on subsequent weekends. Do we have the volunteer resources to run two 400+ team events in a row? We aren’t sure, but we understand volunteering is relatively easy and a negative interaction with a volunteer is unlikely to sour a team’s impression of Chezy Champs.

Remember: even though you won’t be competing with the best of the best, you’ll still be competing with some of the best which is okay, right?

Thanks tems.

[Peyton Yeung]

Nice now I just need to be able to fly out to the west coast for multiple weeks.

[MikLast]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world.

Today, we are proud to announce that Tem 254 is about to change the game again, for the better! Beginning this year, we are expanding Chezy Champs by bringing our corndog exposition to two Chezy Champs host venues.

Why are we so excited about this expansion? We all know how transformative the Chezy experience can be. We want more kids to feel the passion and power that comes with being part of Chezy Champs.

In addition, by hosting Chezy Champs in multiple venues, we seek to reduce the travel distance and associated travel expenses for a significant number of teams. Chezy Champs East will take place on the north end of Bellarmine’s campus, and will accommodate northern California teams, while Chezy Champs West will take place on the south end of Bellarmine’s campus, and serve as a more convenient travel destination for SoCal and out of state teams.

We continue to witness substantial growth of interest in our mission, mista Ej, and corndogs. Far beyond what we can currently accommodate, a growing number of young people are eager to participate and compete in our ironic, international celebration; yet due to space limitations, and sometimes travel costs, only a small fraction of teams can participate in Chezy Champs.

Therefore, this year, rather than creating a new tier of Chezy Champs qualification to allow more teams to compete, Tem 254 will host two Chezy Champs event on subsequent weekends. Do we have the volunteer resources to run two 400+ team events in a row? We aren’t sure, but we understand volunteering is relatively easy and a negative interaction with a volunteer is unlikely to sour a team’s impression of Chezy Champs.

Remember: even though you won’t be competing with the best of the best, you’ll still be competing with some of the best which is okay, right?

Thanks tems.
It hasn't even been twelve hours and this has started...

[Sam_Mills]

This might be the greatest thing I have ever read.

[Connor Mulkey]

I love you, Chezy Pofs.

[Thad House]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world.

Today, we are proud to announce that Tem 254 is about to change the game again, for the better! Beginning this year, we are expanding Chezy Champs by bringing our corndog exposition to two Chezy Champs host venues.

Why are we so excited about this expansion? We all know how transformative the Chezy experience can be. We want more kids to feel the passion and power that comes with being part of Chezy Champs.

In addition, by hosting Chezy Champs in multiple venues, we seek to reduce the travel distance and associated travel expenses for a significant number of teams. Chezy Champs East will take place on the north end of Bellarmine’s campus, and will accommodate northern California teams, while Chezy Champs West will take place on the south end of Bellarmine’s campus, and serve as a more convenient travel destination for SoCal and out of state teams.

We continue to witness substantial growth of interest in our mission, mista Ej, and corndogs. Far beyond what we can currently accommodate, a growing number of young people are eager to participate and compete in our ironic, national celebration; yet due to space limitations, and sometimes travel costs, only a small fraction of teams can participate in Chezy Champs.

Therefore, this year, rather than creating a new tier of Chezy Champs qualification to allow more teams to compete, Tem 254 will host two Chezy Champs event on subsequent weekends. Do we have the volunteer resources to run two 400+ team events in a row? We aren’t sure, but we understand volunteering is relatively easy and a negative interaction with a volunteer is unlikely to sour a team’s impression of Chezy Champs.

Remember: even though you won’t be competing with the best of the best, you’ll still be competing with some of the best which is okay, right?

Thanks tems.

Fixed just for my friend Gregor.

[Andrew Lawrence]

Chezy champs north for norcal teams and chezy champs south for socal teams? Where do central valley teams go? D:

[saikiranra]

Chezy champs north for norcal teams and chezy champs south for socal teams? Where do central valley teams go? D:

Home

[mman1506]

Should we bring our robot? Our team is in it for the experience not competition.

[TravusCubington]

Chezy champs north for norcal teams and chezy champs south for socal teams? Where do central valley teams go? D:
We got you! Just wait until 2021 when we debut Chezy Champs South, taking place in Toronto, ON!

[PayneTrain]

Chezy champs north for norcal teams and chezy champs south for socal teams? Where do central valley teams go? D:

away

[dipmeinaluminum]

I see what you did there..

[Sunshine]

We'll be there just as long as you guarantee that we get a blue participation banner. ....... And medals for all our kids would be a nice touch.

[Anupam Goli]

Should we bring our robot? Our team is in it for the experience not competition.

I'd imagine robots are not required All you need to do is show up in your team shirts and do the chicken dance and yell "Robot" loudly.

[Brandon_L]

Chezy champs north for norcal teams and chezy champs south for socal teams? Where do central valley teams go? D:

No, Chezy Champs east for norcal and Chezy Champs west for socal (and out of state teams aka everyone to the east)

[PayneTrain]

"But we understand volunteering is relatively easy and a negative interaction with a volunteer is unlikely to sour a team’s impression of Chezy Champs"

True, the only thing that upsets me at events is when someone out graciously professionals me. Those cheeky bastards...

[orangemoore]

For anyone super confused about this. Read this (http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/2017-first-championship-announcement) first.

[madhav]

No, Chezy Champs east for norcal and Chezy Champs west for socal (and out of state teams aka everyone to the east)

I say we have California vs. Everyone Else

[KeeganP]

Do we all qualify if we registered for the season and fielded a robot? I assume there's more than enough room for all the active teams given the additional facility...

[Landonh12]

Suggestion - Cheddar division and Parmesan division.

[Brandon Zalinsky]

With this new system, east coast teams' dream of attending Chezy Champs affordably can finally be realized! Thanks Pofs!

[Electronica1]

Suggestion - Cheddar division and Parmesan division.

Naw, Autobots and Decepticons would work better in my opinion.

[dlavery]

Beginning this year, we are expanding Chezy Champs by bringing our corndog exposition to two Chezy Champs host venues.

Why are we so excited about this expansion? We all know how transformative the Chezy experience can be. We want more kids to feel the passion and power that comes with being part of Chezy Champs.

Oh, what a friend we have in Chezes.


-dave




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[wilsonmw04]

Suggestion - Cheddar division and Parmesan division.

Naw, lets go with a "Chicken Little" and an "Orson Welles" Division...

[Botsup]

I could not possibly love the Cheesy Poofs more than I do at this exact moment.

[pmangels17]

Especially for international teams, this will certainly make travel to the continent of North America less frustrating. I'm glad we can continue to propagate growth of our program in this way. My only hope is that the east and west champs never be allowed to play each other, this way we can have six winners, and forever be able to argue on CD about which alliance would do better in a theoretical head-to-head. Oh, and let's cut the Chezy Champs Chairman's clock in half so as not to make one trophy better than the other one.

[Nate Laverdure]

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[Meetkumar_P]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world.

Today, we are proud to announce that Tem 254 is about to change the game again, for the better! Beginning this year, we are expanding Chezy Champs by bringing our corndog exposition to two Chezy Champs host venues.

Why are we so excited about this expansion? We all know how transformative the Chezy experience can be. We want more kids to feel the passion and power that comes with being part of Chezy Champs.

In addition, by hosting Chezy Champs in multiple venues, we seek to reduce the travel distance and associated travel expenses for a significant number of teams. Chezy Champs East will take place on the north end of Bellarmine’s campus, and will accommodate northern California teams, while Chezy Champs West will take place on the south end of Bellarmine’s campus, and serve as a more convenient travel destination for SoCal and out of state teams.

We continue to witness substantial growth of interest in our mission, mista Ej, and corndogs. Far beyond what we can currently accommodate, a growing number of young people are eager to participate and compete in our ironic, international celebration; yet due to space limitations, and sometimes travel costs, only a small fraction of teams can participate in Chezy Champs.

Therefore, this year, rather than creating a new tier of Chezy Champs qualification to allow more teams to compete, Tem 254 will host two Chezy Champs event on subsequent weekends. Do we have the volunteer resources to run two 400+ team events in a row? We aren’t sure, but we understand volunteering is relatively easy and a negative interaction with a volunteer is unlikely to sour a team’s impression of Chezy Champs.

Remember: even though you won’t be competing with the best of the best, you’ll still be competing with some of the best which is okay, right?

Thanks tems.
Chezy Champs has come closer to us. This will make travelling less frustrating.

[Navid Shafa]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, GameSense Coverage of Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world. Next year we'll be debuting

Chezy¢ in honor of the occasion.

Since we are going to have to split our broadcasting crew, we promise to bring you twice the coverage at half the quality...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AKXlhpeb6wI/hqdefault.jpg

[Shrub]

What at about Chezy Champs Super East and Super West?

Also, division names should be Corndog and/or Hawaiian Pizza.

edit:

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, GameSense Coverage of Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world. Next year we'll be debuting

Chezy¢ in honor of the occasion.

Since we are going to have to split our broadcasting crew, we promise to bring you twice the coverage at half the quality...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AKXlhpeb6wI/hqdefault.jpg

THIS IS ALL I HAVE EVER WANTED IN MY LIFE. MY WHOLE LIFE HAS COME UP TO THIS.

[Rachel Lim]

Having twice as many teams see half the great teams... 1/2 * 2 = 1?
Having twice as many winners with half the victory... 1/2 * 2 = 1?
Having "half the best in the west" twice... 1/2 * 2 = 1?

Oh wait, that doesn't work?!? Who'd have guessed inspiration doesn't multiply that way?

Thank you for the best post I've read in a long time.

[Brandon Zalinsky]

Naw, Autobots and Decepticons would work better in my opinion.

But then we'd have winners and losers, and we can't have that, can we?

[dodar]

We are writing today with some exciting news!

Last summer, GameSense Coverage of Chezy Champs became a game changer in the FIRST world. Next year we'll be debuting

Chezy¢ in honor of the occasion.

Since we are going to have to split our broadcasting crew, we promise to bring you twice the coverage at half the quality...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/AKXlhpeb6wI/hqdefault.jpg

If anyone could contact whoever does those 2 puppets and could get them to do actual match commentary for champs would be a GOD!

[DianeR]

Ooh, ooh, I have an idea! We can get major corporations to sponsor post-cheezy-season events all over the country! The can go through a selection process where they invite from the top ranked teams to their venues. We could call it the Plate Championship Series (PCS). After all, we play on a flat surface. There would be four of them, and the "real" Einstein field would rotate among the plates each year. They could have names, like The National Instruments Labview Plate. Or the AndyMark Rivet Plate. Just think how much more fun that will be than allowing all the teams to compete head to head until one winning alliance remains.

[Caleb Sykes]

Everyone should pay attention to this post. If Travus learned how to spell and grammarize just to tell us this, it must be important.

[evanperryg]

We'll be there just as long as you guarantee that we get a blue participation banner. ....... And medals for all our kids would be a nice touch.
It's funny how FIRST is suddenly pushing "everyone is a winner" so much. If they want to push coopertition, why is almost every move they've made over the last few months seem to be in opposition to competition? (Also, enough finalist and winner medals for everyone on chairmans/regional winning teams would be nice, 45 medals for a 63-student team did not work well)

I think IRI should be thinking about how much more important they will be once all the powerhouses get split up at championships.

[Fielding S.]

10/10 good read. Hopefully a MLG grand finals is in the works for Chezy Champs sometime in the future :cool:

[Brandon_L]

What at about Chezy Champs Super East and Super West?


Good god people, it's north and south! North and south! I will keep reminding everyone about this until we get it right! (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/member.php?u=62303)

[PayneTrain]

Good god people, it's north and south! North and south! I will keep reminding everyone about this until we get it right! (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/member.php?u=62303)

heard teh robnots are trying to hold chezy champs west

[Thad House]

We'll hold Chezy Champs Down Under here in the PNW.

[sanddrag]

You almost had me until the part about the 400 teams and the volunteers. On a serious note, Chezy Champs was one of the best events I've ever attended, and we are really looking forward to attending again this year!