2015 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus

[GCentola]

Hello Everyone!

The Ruckus Planning Committee is pleased to formally announce that we are a go for Ruckus 2015 and that we want YOU to join us! The 11th annual Rah Cha Cha Ruckus will be on October 17th at the Main Street Armory. Over the past few years, we have had some excellent teams come to play and we are thrilled with the growth that Ruckus has seen.

If you are interested in joining us (and we hope you are), registration will open on May 26th at noon via the team registration page on our website (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-registration/). Last year, we had 39 excellent teams compete, but remember that space is limited and that registration is first-come, first-served. The cost of registration will be $300 USD, or $350 USD after August 1st.

As always, make sure to visit our webpage (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus) for further updates.

Are you ready to Rah Cha Cha?

[Koko Ed]

Hello Everyone!

The Ruckus Planning Committee is pleased to formally announce that we are a go for Ruckus 2015 and that we want YOU to join us! The 11th annual Rah Cha Cha Ruckus will be on October 17th at the Main Street Armory. Over the past few years, we have had some excellent teams come to play and we are thrilled with the growth that Ruckus has seen.

If you are interested in joining us (and we hope you are), registration will open on May 26th at noon via the team registration page on our website (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-registration/). Last year, we had 39 excellent teams compete, but remember that space is limited and that registration is first-come, first-served. The cost of registration will be $300 USD, or $350 USD after August 1st.

As always, make sure to visit our webpage (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus) for further updates.

Are you ready to Rah Cha Cha?

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

[Koko Ed]

Of course registration would open when I'll be driving home from Battlecry Now watch it fill up before I get home....:ahh:

[heydowns]

Registration for Ruckus is now live! As noted in Garrick's original post, spaces are limited so urge your team to register as soon as possible!

Looking forward to a great event again in 2015!

[nuclearnerd]

We're registered! Can't wait to train a new drive team and to bust out Guillermo one more time. I I had a great time last year - the Armory is such a fantastic venue!

[Koko Ed]

Initial team list! (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-list/team-list-2015/)

[GCentola]

Initial team list! (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-list/team-list-2015/)

Happy to see some excellent friends from up north returning!

We had 15 teams register on Day 1.

191
222
340
378
1114
1126
1241
1285
1511
1518
3015
3683
5254
5406

Already an impressive list. Claim your spot today!

[Koko Ed]

TEAM LIST UPDATE: 22 Teams!

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378
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
1405
1511
1518
2228
3015
3157
3181
3683
5254
5406
5433

The event's Canadian flavour is getting a little thin for my taste. We need more Canadians!

[Koko Ed]

25 teams!

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639
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3015
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5254
5406
5433

[Koko Ed]

Your lack of Canadians is disturbing.
http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/wrlds/strwrs/pr/img/orig/Episode_3_Darth_Vader_Helmet_2.jpg

[Karthik]

Your lack of Canadians is disturbing.


Last year when Ruckus was announced there were no Ontario off-season events. With the addition of the Fall Fiesta event in Toronto and rumours of new events this fall, I think some Ontario teams might be planning on playing closer to home this off-season.

[Koko Ed]

Last year when Ruckus was announced there were no Ontario off-season events. With the addition of the Fall Fiesta event in Toronto and rumours of new events this fall, I think some Ontario teams might be planning on playing closer to home this off-season.

Yeah.
Once I saw that Canada got an off season I kinda figured it would affect our team supply from the North.

[Koko Ed]

26 teams!

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378
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
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1507
1511
1518
2228
3003
3015
3157
3181
3683
3951
5030
5254
5406
5433

[Koko Ed]

We got our 27th team. Our first team to come from Quebec!

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639
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1126
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1285
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1511
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3951
4947
5030
5254
5406
5433

[Kevin Leonard]

Ruckus is such a fun off-season. I'm pumped for Ruckus 2015. And it's always great to see our friends from Canada.

I wonder if we couldn't convince 1325 to come? :)

[Koko Ed]

Ruckus is such a fun off-season. I'm pumped for Ruckus 2015. And it's always great to see our friends from Canada.

I wonder if we couldn't convince 1325 to come? :)

With the new Canadian off season event off and running its most likely a better deal to stick closer to home for many teams. We'll have to see if any more Canadians want to come down and play with us anymore.

[Foster]

With the new Canadian off season event off and running its most likely a better deal to stick closer to home for many teams. We'll have to see if any more Canadians want to come down and play with us anymore.

Offer them free Butter Tarts, the Ontario teams will be there in droves :yikes:

[Koko Ed]

28 teams! Only 14 spots left!

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578
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
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2228
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3015
3157
3181
3683
3951
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5030
5254
5406
5433

[xNovax]

The event's Canadian flavour is getting a little thin for my taste. We need more Canadians!

Last year we had too many problems with team members not having passports, so we are going to an off season event in Ontario. Hopefully we can make it next season.

[Koko Ed]

Last year we had too many problems with team members not having passports, so we are going to an off season event in Ontario. Hopefully we can make it next season.Unfortunately that's why American teams often don't go to Canada (though they should. Canada FIRST is awesome).

[TheBoulderite]

Am I wrong in assuming that this will be livestreamed?

[BrennanB]

Am I wrong in assuming that this will be livestreamed?

Last year it was not.

[Koko Ed]

Am I wrong in assuming that this will be livestreamed?

The internet at the Main Street Armory is not strong enough to handle it.

[Koko Ed]

34 teams!

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174
191
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378
578
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
1405
1507
1511
1518
1559
1585
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2340
3003
3015
3157
3173
3181
3683
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3951
4946
4947
5030
5254
5406
5433

[Koko Ed]

37 teams including our first participant from the south! 346 has come all the way up from Virginia to play!

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639
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1126
1241
1285
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1518
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1585
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3015
3157
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3181
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5254
5406
5433

[346CADmen]

Team 346 is looking forward to meeting and competing in the Ruckus. The competition looks to be an interesting mix. I sure we CAN all enjoy it. And some of us will enjoy some hometown support.
And what about Team 2053??? We have seen them before was hoping to meet up on their "near" home turf.
And a question, can we bring garbage plates in for lunch?

[GCentola]

Hello everyone!

A few updates to share! As Ed mentioned, we now have 37 teams registered for Ruckus. Remember that paying the registration fee is the only guarantee of a spot in the armory. There is still space left, and we’d love to have you join us. If you haven’t, register here (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-registration/). Additionally, if you would like to register a second robot, you may do so after October 2nd. The cost for this will be the same as the fee when you registered your first robot.

Second: Rule Changes, including our rationale, have been added to the website (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/ruckus-information/competition-rules/). As always, we will have a drivers meeting where any questions can be addressed to the head referee.

Third: Volunteer registration (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer-registration/) is also live! Sign up here to help make Ruckus the best event it can be.

120 Days until Ruckus!

[Koko Ed]

Team 346 is looking forward to meeting and competing in the Ruckus. The competition looks to be an interesting mix. I sure we CAN all enjoy it. And some of us will enjoy some hometown support.
And what about Team 2053??? We have seen them before was hoping to meet up on their "near" home turf.
And a question, can we bring garbage plates in for lunch?

Unfortunately the Armory has very strict policies about bringing outside food into the venue but the restaurant where the Garbage Plate originated from (http://www.garbageplate.com/) is right down the street from the event.

[nuclearnerd]

Do you have a cap on the number of teams you can host?

[Koko Ed]

Do you have a cap on the number of teams you can host?
42

[GCentola]

Yet another addition brings us to 38 teams!

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174
191
222
340
346
378
578
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
1334
1405
1507
1511
1518
1559
1585
2228
2340
3003
3015
3157
3173
3181
3683
3838
3951
4039
4930
4946
4947
5030
5254
5406
5433

[Koko Ed]

Yet another addition brings us to 38 teams!

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174
191
222
340
346
378
578
639
1114
1126
1241
1285
1334
1405
1507
1511
1518
1559
1585
2228
2340
3003
3015
3157
3173
3181
3683
3838
3951
4039
4930
4946
4947
5030
5254
5406
5433

Moar Canadians!

[Koko Ed]

Our 2015 logo (http://sta.sh/02cezw7eng8y) has finally gotten the thumbs up from the committee!
Just a reminder you can purchase a Ruckus t-shirt for only $10. We also have previous years shirts as well to sell.

[GCentola]

Hey everyone,

The list of teams still stands at an awesome 38, which means that registration is still open! The registration fee will increase on August 1st, so make sure to register (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-registration/) soon! If you have already done so, remember that paying the fee is the only way to guarantee your spot in the Armory.

As always, check out the webpage for more information and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus)

It should be a fun time!

Garrick

[GCentola]

Hey everyone,

38 awesome teams (some of whom have competed at IRI this summer) have signed up claim their chance at victory. Remember that the registration fee will increase on August 1st, so make sure to send in your money or sign up your team soon! There are still a few spots open and we'd love to have you join us.

As always, check out the webpage (www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com) for more information and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus)!


Garrick

[DiehardCybercard]

I get kinda sad sometimes about Ruckus because its forever on the same date as CAGE and I really wanna come checkout Ruckus.

[Koko Ed]

I get kinda sad sometimes about Ruckus because its forever on the same date as CAGE and I really wanna come checkout Ruckus.

The people going to Duel on the Delaware go through the same issue.

[Koko Ed]

Just a reminder: The Rah Cha Cha Ruckus is a little over a month away and has five spots left for teams (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/team-list/team-list-2015/) but more importantly is in need of volunteers (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer-registration/). Also for visiting teams looking for something fun to do we have the Castle of Horrors (http://www.mainstreetarmory.com/castleofhorrors)happening in the basement below under the event.

[mreynolds]

Due to some unforeseen circumstances in our school, Team #4946 will be unable to attend the Rah-Cha-Cha Ruckus offseason event. However, as we've already paid and have secured a spot, we were hoping that we might to able to sell our place to another team. See here for information on the event

Are there any teams that would be interested in attending the Ruckus offseason event on Oct 17 in Rochester, NY who don't have a spot yet? Please contact mreynolds@4946.ca, or humberviewrobotics@gmail.com if you are interested.

[GCentola]

Hi all!

It's been quite some time since you've heard from us, but it's now October! This is a reminder that there's still time to sign up to volunteer (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer-registration/), and we'd love to have you help us out with the 11th annual Ruckus!

We have a lot of excellent teams signed up for some excellent rounds of ̶St̶a̶c̶k̶ ̶At̶t̶a̶c̶k̶. ̶T̶r̶a̶s̶h̶ ̶T̶r̶e̶k̶. Recycle Rush. If you'd like to make even more out of your trip to Rah Cha Cha, the Armory will also be hosting a Castle of Horrors in the basement. If you've got everything set up on Friday or want to have a bit of fun after your last stacks have risen and your cans burgled, check it out!

Lastly, make sure you brush up on your Ruckus knowledge! If you follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus), we will be posting some trivia questions. Answer them correctly and you could win yourself a 2015 Ruckus t-shirt! These shirts will not be available for purchase at Ruckus (which is also another good reason to volunteer).


Garrick

[GCentola]

10 days to go! Just a reminder that trivia questions will start appearing on our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/rahchacharuckus). If you have the right answer and you will be attending Ruckus, a 2015 T-shirt could be yours. These shirts will not be available for sale this year.



Garrick

[Kevin Leonard]

I'm pumped up for this year's Ruckus. After IRI, Chezy Champs, and Battlecry, I think Ruckus might be the most competitive off-season event.

This year's Ruckus boasts:
Two Einstein Teams (1114, 20)
Two other teams that made division finals (3015, 4039)
Five other teams that ended up in divisional eliminations (340, 1511, 3683, 5254, 5406)
Five teams that won regionals in 2015 (340, 378, 1114, 3015, 4039)
Six teams that lost in the finals of a regional in 2015 (20, 340, 1241, 3683, 5254, 5406)

Additionally, a ton of teams going have incredibly competitive machines that didn't make championships, like 1126, 1405, and 1507.

Ruckus is going to be sweet.

[Dominick Ferone]

Is there going to be a live stream of the event?

[BrennanB]

Is there going to be a live stream of the event?


No.

Link (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1486680&postcount=23)

[nuclearnerd]

[speaking for my team, which I don't usually do on CD]

I and my team would like to thank the organizing committee and volunteers for a really fun event. With 36 teams, smooth scheduling, great food, professional A/V, and a beautiful venue, it felt more like a regional than an off season event.

Celt-X had a great experience at Ruckus. We introduced rookie team members to pit scouting (which was as much about getting them to meet other teams and robots as it was gathering data). We got to play our backup drive team, who've been waiting for a turn in the spotlight since January. And we gave our primary drive team their last chance to compete together. The event gave us enough competition stories to tell all year.

So thanks again to the Ruckus crew, and to all the attending teams helped make it so fun and rewarding.

[Koko Ed]

[speaking for my team, which I don't usually do on CD]

I and my team would like to thank the organizing committee and volunteers for a really fun event. With 36 teams, smooth scheduling, great food, professional A/V, and a beautiful venue, it felt more like a regional than an off season event.

Celt-X had a great experience at Ruckus. We introduced rookie team members to pit scouting (which was as much about getting them to meet other teams and robots as it was gathering data). We got to play our backup drive team, who've been waiting for a turn in the spotlight since January. And we gave our primary drive team their last chance to compete together. The event gave us enough competition stories to tell all year.

So thanks again to the Ruckus crew, and to all the attending teams helped make it so fun and rewarding.
We're glad you enjoyed the event and hope to see you come back to Rah Cha Cha for years to come!

[Shifter]

MakeShift would like to congratulate 1114, 5254, and 1285 on their win at this year's Ra Cha Cha Ruckus. Congratulations to the award winners and every team who competed.

4039 has always enjoyed the friendliness and welcoming "spirit" at the Armory and we recommend it to all our friends.

MakeShift would like to thank Kristen, Larry, Jeff, Dante, Koko Ed, and the entire team of Ruckus organizers and volunteers for your mentorship. The opportunity to ask 1000 questions during the planning stages, participate in set up, and shadow your people during the event has allowed us to see first-hand how a well-run event comes together. Co-hosting our first off-season event a month from now, we feel so much more prepared thanks to your amazing support, advice, and patience.

If you can make it up in November, we'd love to see you in Hamilton at the STEMley Cup!

[Kevin Leonard]

5254 would love to thank 1114 for selecting us for the 2015 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus, and to 1285 for rounding out our alliance. It was a ton of fun and absolutely fantastic working with a legendary team like 1114 and helping our students earn their first event win.

Ruckus is always an awesome event, with our Canadian guests and the local powerhouses making the event competitive and fun, especially our friends on 4039, who bring a their fantastic branding and robot here to make this event great.

[camtunkpa]

222 had a great time at our first Ruckus! Thanks to 639 and 340 for asking us to round out their alliance. We had a great time getting to play with teams we don't get to see in our regular season.

[Hallry]

Was there any footage recorded of the event?

[Karthik]

Was there any footage recorded of the event?

Or match results and standings?

[Kevin Leonard]

Or match results and standings?

1114-5254-1285 W
1126-5406-291 F
1507-4039-378 SF
3015-1405-3044 SF
3173-5030-20 QF
1559-1585-2228 QF
1241-1511-578 QF
639-340-222 QF

The 1114-5254-1285 alliance had an average over 200 in every round, and the 1126-5406-291 alliance was in the high 100's every round.
The cutoff to get into semis was something like an average of 104.

1114 made 3 landfill stacks multiple times during eliminations, including a match where 5254's 3 tote auto failed and caused 5254 to only put up 1 stack due to difficulties with tipped cans.

[346CADmen]

Thank you to the Rah Cha Cha Ruckus Planning Committee and all the event volunteers.
While our robot failed from qualification round 1 (a blown transmission) all of our alliance partners were graciously professional throughout eliminations. We hope to comeback and redeem ourselves next year.
While driving the 500 miles back home, we had time to discuss what we saw, learned, and look to improve. A very positive experience for our initial ruckus.

Good luck to all participants in Stronghold.

[nuclearnerd]

Ruckus also gave our team some important performance milestones:


First time we made 3 stacks from the chute during competition.
First (and second) time we righted a sideways can before using it to make a stack
First (and second) time we performed a "can assist" (robot-to-robot pass) - thanks Team 291!
First time we made a capped stack of 7. Oops :)


Thanks again to team 1126 for making us your first pick, and to 291 for a great playoff run. Hopefully you (and everyone else) can join us in Hamilton for the STEMley Cup championship. If not next month, then next year.

[Maximillian]

Was there any footage recorded of the event?

Here is a playlist of our elimination matches taken from beside the field:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl1QhBbGhDC0owQRUOe6m7rBhS22ldRgQ

[heydowns]

Or match results and standings?

Match results and standings are now posted on the Ruckus web site. Here is the direct link to this year's results, including award recipients:

http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/awards-and-results/2015-awards-and-results/

Thanks to all teams who made it out for the event - it's nice to see so many teams enjoy the event after so many months of planning!

If anyone has any feedback (good or bad) they don't wish to post publicly in the thread, please feel free to PM me or submit a message via our contact form on http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/ -- we value all feedback!

[pmcoburn]

I'm pumped up for this year's Ruckus. After IRI, Chezy Champs, and Battlecry, I think Ruckus might be the most competitive off-season event.

This year's Ruckus boasts:
Two Einstein Teams (1114, 20)
Two other teams that made division finals (3015, 4039)
Five other teams that ended up in divisional eliminations (340, 1511, 3683, 5254, 5406)
Five teams that won regionals in 2015 (340, 378, 1114, 3015, 4039)
Six teams that lost in the finals of a regional in 2015 (20, 340, 1241, 3683, 5254, 5406)

Additionally, a ton of teams going have incredibly competitive machines that didn't make championships, like 1126, 1405, and 1507.

Ruckus is going to be sweet.


SIX teams that won regionals in 2015: We weren't world beaters last year, but 4930 was on the winning alliance at Tech Valley in 2015, too.

[Kevin Leonard]

SIX teams that won regionals in 2015: We weren't world beaters last year, but 4930 was on the winning alliance at Tech Valley in 2015, too.

I stand corrected! 4930 was an essential part of the TVR winning alliance in 2015 and played quite well at Ruckus too. Also, I had 3683 on my list because I thought they were attending, so I had multiple things wrong.

[Sami07]

Team 3044 would like to thank and congratulate our fellow alliance partners team 3015 and team 1405 for an amazing competition at Rah cha cha Ruckus 2015. We would also like to thank all of the volunteers and coordinators of the event, thank you!