2003 IRI [Archive] - Chief Delphi

Ryan Dognaux

14-04-2003, 22:54

Originally posted by DougHogg
I was talking to a mentor (Bob Stafford as I recall) from Team 190 about Battlecry @ WPI and he told me that they limit the competition to 36 teams and then have 12 teams picking so all the teams go into the elimination rounds. Also they were looking at making the eliminations the best 2 out of 3 matches.

Any idea on how many teams go to IRI?

Will the format change?

This is all unofficial and I'm just basing on what I've heard and what happened last year. A few people on our team have said that we hope to shoot for around 40 teams this year. Last year, the cost was (I think) 300 dollars for entry fees, but once again this is all from memory. I have no idea how the competition will go finals wise, but qualifying rounds will be the same no doubt. We're also looking for ideas to do some stuff besides the actual competition.

No doubt David will keep everyone posted if any official information is decided on :)

Chris Nowak

14-04-2003, 23:09

Originally posted by AnimeRaul234
This is all unofficial and I'm just basing on what I've heard and what happened last year. A few people on our team have said that we hope to shoot for around 40 teams this year. Last year, the cost was (I think) 300 dollars for entry fees, but once again this is all from memory. I have no idea how the competition will go finals wise, but qualifying rounds will be the same no doubt. We're also looking for ideas to do some stuff besides the actual competition.

No doubt David will keep everyone posted if any official information is decided on :)

wow, 300 dollars might not be too much for our team....that would be sooo cool.

David Kelly

14-04-2003, 23:14

details, details, details... we're working on them. As i keep saying this but, stay tuned for more information and a new website for the IRI. :)

Libby Ritchie

14-04-2003, 23:15

We have not even talked about the cost this year per team! Last year, we just barely broke even after covering all of our costs and I'm sure we will keep costs low again this year!

Once we have some meetings and discuss all of these issues, David will post the info and keep everyone updated.

Brandon Martus

14-04-2003, 23:19

Originally posted by David Kelly
Just to keep everybody updated, we are working on a new website for the IRI. Once it is up and running, we will let you know :cool:

Coooool. I need to plot my road trip. Sounds like a fun competition to be at, so I will make the trek, even if I must do it by myself. :)

JVN

15-04-2003, 00:41

Originally posted by Brandon Martus
Coooool. I need to plot my road trip. Sounds like a fun competition to be at, so I will make the trek, even if I must do it by myself. :)

Sounds like I'll be road-tripping it too!
13 or so hours from Potsdam... woohooo!

It sounds like IRI is gonna be THE PLACE TO BE this summer.

rbayer

15-04-2003, 01:00

I'm going to try to be there, but I have NO idea about my team. Even if they do go, as a senior I've moved over (voluntarily) into the not-allowed-to-touch-the-bot-or-controls-because-I'm-not-a-high-school-student-anymore category. Therefore, if you guys need help with anything, let me know and I'd be more than happy to oblige. Also, that will be between my jobs this summer, so I could even come down a few days early if you need help setting up. Just let me know (PM/IM/email, etc).

--Rob

Josh Hambright

15-04-2003, 09:13

We still haven't decided what we are going to do for a driver... I dont yet completely want to relinquish my title of Operator, *Sigh*.

What are other teams doing? Who is driving for the Technokats? I know that in the past other teams have had seniors drive after the season was over.

Jeff Waegelin

15-04-2003, 09:32

I know if we go, we'll probably have our seniors drive, still (we did last year). It's a kind of "last hurrah" for the graduated seniors.

Andy Baker

15-04-2003, 09:33

Rob, Josh,

By all means, Seniors can drive. This is up to your particular team.

Some teams use this as an opportunity to get new students involved. Also, some teams take this opportunity to rotate other active students into their drive team.

It's really up to your team.

As for the TechnoKats, whoever will be driving will be up to the kids.

Andy B.

Josh Hambright

15-04-2003, 09:38

Jeff and Andy Thanks for the advice.

Thats basicly what we were thinking...having our drivers from the season do it as a last hurah, and then also give some other kids a chance in quals and practice:)

Should be interesting.

Travis Hoffman

15-04-2003, 09:45

Delphi E.L.I.T.E. hasn't been there since 2000. I'd personally love to go, as it would be my first IRI ever (I started in 2001).

I know our kids really want to attend (especially our senior robot driver), so I'll try to rustle up some support from our other engineers and teachers.

I hope Team 48 can make it, because this year's IRI sounds like it's going to be a blast!

Kevin Kolodziej

15-04-2003, 10:02

Team WildBeast is looking forward to this year's IRI as well. We still have some items to discuss before we can commit, but to my knowledge, the whole team is excited about fixing up the last couple of problems on the robot and showing everyone what we are truly made of. One way or another, however, I'll be there for the greatest event of the summer in a heartbeat. If the team is unable to go, count me in for any help you guys need!

See everyone there,

Kev

rbayer

15-04-2003, 10:35

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Rob, Josh,

By all means, Seniors can drive. This is up to your particular team.

Some teams use this as an opportunity to get new students involved. Also, some teams take this opportunity to rotate other active students into their drive team.

It's really up to your team.

As for the TechnoKats, whoever will be driving will be up to the kids.

Andy B.

I know that seniors can drive, and if it were up to my team they'd probably let me do it, too. However, I'm going to voluntarily step down to let some of the juniors get some experience as well as get more people involved with the team as a whole.

Hopefully, I'll manage to convince enogh people to take the time off work to go. :D

Ricky Q.

15-04-2003, 11:04

Cooney-Quest will be making their 2nd appearance there as well, anyone for a tailgate? :-p

Amanda Morrison

15-04-2003, 13:25

I know people are questioning fun things that could be done at IRI between matches. I had a couple ideas... but then again, I know whatever 45, 234, and 393 come up with will be a blast!

Here's an idea for you - all the 'Beatty spawned' teams against one another - 461 (kinda), 1000, 1020, and 1064 (well, I'm partial to this idea. :) )

Even better - and probably more popular - a 'Powerhouses of the Midwest' match, with teams like 45, 71, 111, 234, 393, etc. I think that would go over well...

Josh Hambright

15-04-2003, 13:29

Wooo i wanna match with us and 1064 vs 1020 and 1000!

That would be sweet:)

Wee

I am looking forward to a match were we can have alliances with numbers like 45 and 68 instead of oponents with numbers like that:)

Of course i'd love a chance to see if 469 and us could actualy win with better luck and more experience (after our loss in the first round of cleveland).

There are alot of teams i'd love to compete with again... maybe have a rematch with 1038 if they come!

TD78

15-04-2003, 13:46

I so want to go. IRI appears to be where the competition is the stiffest. Hopefully we can get some students to go. At least a drive team and some engineers. I would like to see if we could partner up with 469 again. I will never forget our 2002 alliance at Nationals. We were so close. But im sure there will be so many good matchups. Too many to talk about. I have never been to an IRI event but hopefully this will be my first.

Ryan Dognaux

15-04-2003, 17:39

Originally posted by amandabean
Even better - and probably more popular - a 'Powerhouses of the Midwest' match, with teams like 45, 71, 111, 234, 393, etc. I think that would go over well...

I like the idea :) Maybe a mini-match of veteran teams, and maybe a mini-match of new rookie teams :) Now that would be cool.

Besides the robot competition, I was thinking maybe we could do a Photo of the Day Contest, or even a "Best Hair Award". I got the best hair award idea from a team @ Nationals (sorry I can't remember the number) that gave it to our own Sam Harding (pictured to the right of me in my picture). I dunno, speak your ideas :)

Josh Hambright

16-04-2003, 09:01

Wee hair competition...now thats my kinda game:)

Ph333r the mohawk!

David Kelly

16-04-2003, 11:18

We've got some news on the happenings on this years IRI.

The entry fee this year will be between $300-$350. Included in this fee is the 2 day event and a catered dinner, aka hog roast, similar to last year. The event will be open to 40 teams this year. Some teams have expressed interest in bringing 2 robots to compete in this event. In order to get a wider variety of teams, there will be a lottery system for teams that would like to have 2 bots. If we have under 40 teams, that will not take into effect. Registration is set to open on May 12 at 6:00 pm on a website soon to be determined.

On a final note, we are going to change the finals a little bit. They are going to be "best 2 of 3."

Stay tuned for any additional updates. :]

Nate Smith

16-04-2003, 12:12

Originally posted by David Kelly
We've got some news on the happenings on this years IRI.
On a final note, we are going to change the finals a little bit. They are going to be "best 2 of 3."

I suppose this means I should start working on changing the code...

Jeff Waegelin

16-04-2003, 13:27

Originally posted by David Kelly
On a final note, we are going to change the finals a little bit. They are going to be "best 2 of 3."

That will definitely be interesting....

Josh Hambright

16-04-2003, 13:38

Originally posted by David Kelly
On a final note, we are going to change the finals a little bit. They are going to be "best 2 of 3."

To quote montey python "And there was much rejoicing! YAY!"

Collin Fultz

16-04-2003, 18:55

Yea! IRI is going to be so much fun. we're also working on lots of awards for lots of different things so keep up the documentation of the community outreach!

Amanda Morrison

16-04-2003, 19:17

I think that best two out of three will make the finals more interesting and much more competitive (while still eliminating collusion and all that stuff).

IRI will be the elite off season competition this year - you can bet on that!

Alexander McGee

16-04-2003, 20:08

Expect to see the twin bots' this year. Hopefully i can regain some dignity for our guys' team by actually beating the girls team this year. Can't wait to see all of you at IRI.

BTW,

Good Luck Lady Thunder!

Clark Gilbert

16-04-2003, 20:20

Being a twin, it's always interesting to see 2 robots (I guess I'm weird like that).

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/pics/bin/102721773068_998_twins.jpg

Hopefully there will be two 68 robots again. And there will definelty be Mighty Auk and Mighty Mouse there in full force.

:)

Ryan Dognaux

16-04-2003, 22:38

What other ideas do you guys have for different things to do w/ the robot? or just new ideas for the IRI in general??

I think 3 on 3 match would be pretty cool... put the extra robot directly back against the wall from the ramp... heh it would be one huge crash at the top of the ramp :D

Molly Menges

17-04-2003, 00:23

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Clark Gilbert
[B] (I guess I'm weird like that).

that's a nice way of putting it :p

JVN

17-04-2003, 00:30

Originally posted by AnimeRaul234

I think 3 on 3 match would be pretty cool...

That sounds like a GREAT idea!
The field is probably big enough this year to get some 3 on 3 action going.

Collin Fultz

17-04-2003, 14:02

3v3 for finals with 4 robots per alliance

Andy Baker

17-04-2003, 14:13

Originally posted by collin234
3v3 for finals with 4 robots per alliance

Collin,

That would be really cool to see... however,

I am just familiar enough with the hardware setup of the IFI electronics to say that 3 vs 3 is no do-able unless some MAJOR re-working of the field control system.

Yikes!

And then we have the software changes for 3 vs 3 to deal with.

Double yikes!

I'd be willing to be that the IRI will be 2 vs 2 this year. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a ref. :)

Andy B.

Collin Fultz

17-04-2003, 14:49

Andy...very true. I would hate to give any programmer unneccessary headaches. What about plugging in the controller for the third robot...or would that mess up the autonomous mode and all that jazz? I really don't know.

D.J. Fluck

17-04-2003, 14:57

Originally posted by collin234
Andy...very true. I would hate to give any programmer unneccessary headaches. What about plugging in the controller for the third robot...or would that mess up the autonomous mode and all that jazz? I really don't know.

What controller?

Collin Fultz

17-04-2003, 15:07

The driver controller. When we go to demos and stuff...we just plug in the driver station with a 6v chord and we can drive without tethering. Again I say...I really don't know what I'm talking about...just brainstorming.

Jeff Waegelin

17-04-2003, 15:28

Well, 3v3 is theoretically possible. You would, however, need at least 6 (12 would be preferable) Arena Controllers and radio channels to do so. 2v2 requires only 4 controllers and 4 channels. Now, a standard FIRST regional uses 8 controllers and 8 channels, but at IRI last year, I believe only 4 controllers and channels were used (probably for cost reasons). So, it's possible, but the organizers would need to rent more equipment to do so.

Of course, this is just from the controller standpoint. You would also have to account for an extra place to put the third alliance's controls, a place to start their robot from, and the scoring system. All in all, it just seems like a whole lot of work.

Josh Hambright

17-04-2003, 16:13

IF it wasn't for the large amount of work that would be required to accomplish these modifications to the game they would definately be fun to try out....

Maybe someone can come up with an alternate set of rules that would acurately incorperate 3 partners instead of 2

Alexander McGee

17-04-2003, 18:37

That sounds very interisting. I would expect to see lots of ganging up on other teams though. The competition will be fierce anyways, and throwing another robot element into the big picture....i can see this folks, and all i see is ugly. broken bots are no fun. but if we all play nice, this wont happen. but who needs to play nice huh? we'll play rough and like it!

Nate Smith

18-04-2003, 12:43

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Collin,

That would be really cool to see... however,

I am just familiar enough with the hardware setup of the IFI electronics to say that 3 vs 3 is no do-able unless some MAJOR re-working of the field control system.

Yikes!

And then we have the software changes for 3 vs 3 to deal with.

Double yikes!

I'd be willing to be that the IRI will be 2 vs 2 this year. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a ref. :)

Andy B.

All of the scoring code aside, I have a feeling James at FIRST really wouldn't like us playing around with his PLC code to get three teams to work...not to mention with the setup this year, you wouldn't have a third set of mats...

Pat Major

21-04-2003, 23:45

Team 494 The Martians have never been to the IRI competition, it sure sounds like a great time. If the national champs all attend, I wonder if they would be interested in a rematch with the finalist teams 343,25, and 494. We would love to have another shot at the champs. I don't know if 343 and 25 are planning to attend but I'll bet we could talk them into it.

DougHogg

22-04-2003, 01:37

Originally posted by Pat Major
Team 494 The Martians have never been to the IRI competition, it sure sounds like a great time. If the national champs all attend, I wonder if they would be interested in a rematch with the finalist teams 343,25, and 494. We would love to have another shot at the champs. I don't know if 343 and 25 are planning to attend but I'll bet we could talk them into it.

I would love to see a rematch between these awesome teams.

D.J. Fluck

22-04-2003, 11:35

Originally posted by Pat Major
Team 494 The Martians have never been to the IRI competition, it sure sounds like a great time. If the national champs all attend, I wonder if they would be interested in a rematch with the finalist teams 343,25, and 494. We would love to have another shot at the champs. I don't know if 343 and 25 are planning to attend but I'll bet we could talk them into it.

A little birdy told me that 25 was seriously considering making the trip to Indianapolis in July ;)

David Kelly

22-04-2003, 13:50

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
A little birdy told me that 25 was seriously considering making the trip to Indianapolis in July ;)

what birdy is this?? usually the birdy comes to me first and tells me.. hehe

Mike Schroeder

22-04-2003, 16:06

Originally posted by David Kelly
what birdy is this?? usually the birdy comes to me first and tells me.. hehe

Dave: you should read more threads :p Now thats Nats' is done.... whos the best (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=161450#post161450)

Heheh and i wouldnt have any idea who that little birdy could be either

TKatsAniMentor

23-04-2003, 11:23

David,

This is Luke Ward from 45. Need any help with graphics, banners, or T-shirt designs?

Ryan Dognaux

25-04-2003, 18:14

Originally posted by Tyler Olds
Awsome, We'll be there

Think you'll pull a truck again? ;)

marlon_jbt

27-04-2003, 21:33

Team 519 is looking to try to come to IRI. It would be our first time there. We have some questions...

When is the registration fee due?

What city is IRI held in?

David Kelly

27-04-2003, 22:13

Originally posted by marlon_jbt
Team 519 is looking to try to come to IRI. It would be our first time there. We have some questions...

When is the registration fee due?

What city is IRI held in?

Just to update everyone...

The new website for the IRI and IRI registration is now under construction. it will be located at http://www.indianafirst.org. The site that you see there is not what it will look like, its just a temp page :) The site will have forums and such, so that all IRI questions and answers can be found there.

Registration is tentatively set to open at 6:00 pm on May 12. That depends on a lot of things though. Including, the site being up and running... Once again, IRI registration will only cost $300 for this fun filled 2 event on July 18 and 19 in Indianapolis, IN. Keep checking this thread for updates, and once the site is complete, everybody will be informed. :]

Jeremiah Johnson

28-04-2003, 17:07

My team, 648, is thinking of going to IRI this year. Are there still any spots left? We have our best bot this year and we want to show it off as much as we can.

Jeremiah
AKA: Budda648

Clark Gilbert

28-04-2003, 17:41

Registration is tentatively set to open at 6:00 pm on May 12. That depends on a lot of things though. Including, the site being up and running... Once again, IRI registration will only cost $300 for this fun filled 2 event on July 18 and 19 in Indianapolis, IN. Keep checking this thread for updates, and once the site is complete, everybody will be informed.

There's room for anyone now since no one has signed up (since you can't), but be ready to sign up right when registration opens because I'm sure IRI will fill fast this year. :D

miketwalker

28-04-2003, 19:16

I want to try to come up there, just to get to go. Not with our team, but just as a spectator. Is anyone from Florida going up there? We can setup a roadtrip. Also, IRI isn't going to mind if I come up and just spectate right? Or will I have to pay admission or something?

Clark Gilbert

28-04-2003, 19:49

IRI won't mind if anyone comes to be a spectator! We encourage it and admission is free for all spectators. Teams that are participating will pay the entrance fee which will cover their team, but that's it. Last year we even had a ref from California (Sean Roberts).

:)

miketwalker

28-04-2003, 20:53

Alright, that's awesome then. Is there any plans IRI is doing where your doing like group packages for hotel rooms to make them cheaper or anything? Is anyone else individually going out there that would want to share a room to split the cost? Send me a PM if you want to. Thanks.

Clark Gilbert

28-04-2003, 21:02

Hotel Packages: I think there will be hotel packages..think being the keyword. I'm sure more information will be realeased about this when registration opens.

David Kelly

29-04-2003, 01:28

Originally posted by Clark Gilbert
Hotel Packages: I think there will be hotel packages..think being the keyword. I'm sure more information will be realeased about this when registration opens.

Yes there will be hotel packages. I havent been able to make many updates recently because of the end of the semester and finals next week, so thanks Clark for your help.

I get too many emails concerning IRI... hehe, not a bad thing though :]

Josh Hambright

29-04-2003, 09:44

So what exactly are the rules going to be for entering 2 robots?

I think i rember reading something about a raffle. Will 2 robots cost us 2 times as much or will it be less for the second one?

the doors

29-04-2003, 09:51

As of right now, the unofficial, tentative idea is that teams wishing to enter 2 robots will be able to do so after a raffle (we want to to be sure that there won't be any teams unable to come if one team has 2 bots). Each robot will count as its own "team," so the entry fee will be 300 dollars for each. again, this is unofficial, david or clark can give the official ruling...

Andy Baker

29-04-2003, 10:29

As for the two robots opportunity...

I will bet anyone a case of Coca-Cola (I don't like Dew) that there will be 40 separate FIRST teams registered for IRI. Heck, I bet that there will even be a waiting list!

With this in mind, there will be no FIRST team with two robot entries at IRI.

Don't get me wrong, it would be nice to see Lady Truck Town take on Truck Town Thunder or the Mighty Mouse beat up on the Mighty Auk (again). However, we are getting just too much interest in new teams attending the IRI.

Think of this:

There are 16 Indiana FIRST teams. 9 of these attended the IRI last year, along with 18 other FIRST teams. IF those 18 from last year attend, along with the 16 total Indiana FIRST teams, that makes 34... leaving only 6 spots for teams who are not from Indiana or did not play last year.

The Indiana teams have already been invited to the IRI and they have first shot to get these spots. So far, many teams from out of state have shown interest in attending the IRI who have never attended before.

With all of that in mind, I am pretty confident that we will get 40 teams. I hope so.

Now... on the other hand... there are some people talking about having exhibition events in the parking lot (or something like that), where we could have a tractor pull, and obstacle race, or other goofy exhibitions. This is just talk for now. These backup robots could compete in these events, if they happen.

Andy B.

Josh Hambright

29-04-2003, 12:09

ROBOT DANCE CONTEST!!!!

I can see where your coming from... i guesse we can just concentrate on getting Rowdy4 ready before we stackattack-ify rowdy 3 so that its a box with wheels and wings...instead of a box with wheels and goal grabers:)

Its great to see IRI growing so much!

Elyse Holguin

29-04-2003, 12:32

71 will be there, but i won't be because i'll be in Germany wrapping up the last 10 days of my studies overseas. woot... but right now, i can't really distinguish which is better- robots or munich?.... and i think robots right now and am mad :p

Amanda Morrison

29-04-2003, 14:55

Originally posted by Andy Baker
[B]I will bet anyone a case of Coca-Cola (I don't like Dew) that there will be 40 separate FIRST teams registered for IRI. Heck, I bet that there will even be a waiting list!

With this in mind, there will be no FIRST team with two robot entries at IRI.

With all of that in mind, I am pretty confident that we will get 40 teams. I hope so.[B]

I dunno Andy... I might have to take you up on that bet. I'm really hoping to see Lady Truck take over Truck this year.

Then again, I realize how popular IRI is becoming and how the teams in the state of indiana have grown. I suppose we shall see, eh?

p.s. - I can't wait to see indianaFIRST.org. ... A wonderful idea and one of the best things for the state. If you need help with content or anything else, get a hold of me!

Ricky Q.

29-04-2003, 16:39

Will there be any rules about alternating robots? Just 1 team but with the ability to change bots for each match? Just a thought, could make it a little more interesting..

Also..are you guys getting a FIRST field?

Ryan Dognaux

29-04-2003, 17:18

lol anyone thinking what I'm thinking..?

Dance Dance Revolution @ IRI? :D that would be so cool...

Andy Baker

29-04-2003, 17:25

Originally posted by Ricky Q.
Also..are you guys getting a FIRST field?

We don't know quite yet. FIRST is still finishing the details on field rental. They have said that we need to get our own carpet (it will be new), and buy/get our own totes.

Our current stand is that we don't want to use the "old TechnoKat" perimeter that we've used for the past 3 years, and we do want to use a FIRST field perimeter. We will probably use the ramp and platform that we built for the Kokomo kickoff. It is to spec, except that the frame is wooden instead of metal.

If it's really easy to get a FIRST ramp with the field, then we may just get the whole thing... we shall see.

Andy B.

Ricky Q.

29-04-2003, 20:19

Originally posted by Ryan Dognaux
lol anyone thinking what I'm thinking..?

Dance Dance Revolution @ IRI? :D that would be so cool...

NO! AHhhhhhhh /me runs

Cool on the field.....And what about the alternating robots? We we're thinking of bringing SANDOR from this year and Jari from '01...and I think it will fill up with 40 teams (so I won't take the bet :P but you can see my sig Andy) so the ability for teams to alternate bots would be cool, as long as they use both and just choose one for the finals.

Josh Hambright

30-04-2003, 09:25

Originally posted by Andy Baker
....They have said that we need to get our own carpet (it will be new)...

But i was starting to get attached to this carpet!
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=4382&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=6&quiet=verbose

You mean we aren't going to see the return of this carpet again this year?

Bob Steele

30-04-2003, 09:46

We are preparing a mini version of the Stack Attack Game..(1/2 scale approximately) that we are using to take to Elementary schools and Middle Schools and for general demo at the school.
It only requires hacking up an RC vehicle (9.6 volt). and just letting them play basically as little bulldozers and knocking down stacks and getting on the top of the ramp.

We could challenge all the teams to bring a mini-robot to the competition and have some fun at this ancillary competition...
I haven't figured out the rules yet...( IE the robot, the competition field, the times...) but does this sound interesting to anyone?

Stu Bloom had the idea to bring it to IRI...
We have already built a half-scale ramp that is made to be portable...

anyone think this might be fun?
We could challenge the freshmen/sophomores to build these little robots...and have them compete...

just asking

Bob Steele 1018 RoboDevils

Josh Hambright

30-04-2003, 10:57

EduBot Bin Stacker here i come!

That would be fun! I know 447 already has an edubot made that they could enter...

You could easily do it with EDUBOT instead of RC CArs, since if i remeber correctly everyone got an edubot didn't they?

Jeff Waegelin

30-04-2003, 12:21

Originally posted by oneangrydwarf
But i was starting to get attached to this carpet!
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pictures.php?s=&action=single&picid=4382&direction=DESC&sort=date&perrow=4&trows=6&quiet=verbose

You mean we aren't going to see the return of this carpet again this year?

Heh... I remember that picture. It was from one of the finals matches last year... a rather controversial one, as I recall. If you look really close, you can see my robot all the way on the left :D

I think after last year's abuse, that carpet's probably seen much better days. There were so many "damaging the carpet" DQs (including that particular match in the picture) that I think it's best that it be retired, if it hasn't been, already. Then there's the whole color issue...

Scott Ritchie

30-04-2003, 13:16

The carpet color issue is going to be a huge head ache for us. We are not sure how to make that happen yet.

Just so we are all on the same page. If you are relaying information about IRI or are getting your information from this thread remember that only the ideas posted by Andy Baker, David Kelly (most of the time), Libby Ritchie and myself are things you should relay. We just don't want you to think we promised something and then we did't do it. There are a lot of great ideas out there and I am sure many of them are going to be talked about at our next planning meeting but we have not decided on exactly what will happen. Just to get your creative juices flowing there will probably be a robot dress-up competition that 393 is planning for Friday night during meal time.

Things that will happen

2 day Robot competition
Meal on Friday night
Great trophies and awards
40 team max.
Every thing else is yet to be decided

We love reading your ideas.

As Andy said before the number of teams asking to come is unbelievable and we hope to have a great event.

Watch for the web-site to register

Clark Gilbert

30-04-2003, 13:23

If we just buy plain grey colored carpet an easy thing to do would be to stencil "RED" and "BLUE" on the scoring areas in big letters (with the corresponding color). Just an idea.

Jeff Waegelin

30-04-2003, 15:09

I know you can order the exact field carpet online, and they have a lot of 12' wide cutoff sections that you can buy. We bought a 12'x36' section for our practice field, and it was pretty cheap. It just happens to be exactly the right width for one of the colored carpet sections.

Wetzel

30-04-2003, 15:47

Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
I know you can order the exact field carpet online, and they have a lot of 12' wide cutoff sections that you can buy. We bought a 12'x36' section for our practice field, and it was pretty cheap. It just happens to be exactly the right width for one of the colored carpet sections.

How do you think they decided on the size of the scoring zone?

I'm prolly gonna show up, trolling friends now for drive partner. I've done 10 hour drives by myself before, and think a friend might make it easier.

DDR what? I'd be so happy to meet other FIRSTers into DDR. So far I've mostly gone to comps where the people don't like DDR. Its unfortunate. So which of these (http://www.ddrfreak.com/locations/locations.php?action=displayState&stateID=16) are close?

Also, spectating? That is for the evening. Daytime is for volunteering. :)

Wetzel
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Jason certified FIRST-A-Holic

K. Skontrianos

30-04-2003, 15:49

We're looking into IRI this year...we'll have to see.

Ryan Dognaux

30-04-2003, 21:58

Originally posted by Scott Ritchie
If you are relaying information about IRI or are getting your information from this thread remember that only the ideas posted by Andy Baker, David Kelly (most of the time), Libby Ritchie and myself are things you should relay. We just don't want you to think we promised something and then we didn't do it.

Yes please rely on these people for official IRI information... do not associate any ideas/thoughts/comments I have been posting as official information. I'm just throwing stuff out there, like I usually do.

Originally posted by Wetzel
DDR what? I'd be so happy to meet other FIRSTers into DDR. So far I've mostly gone to comps where the people don't like DDR. Its unfortunate. So which of these are close?

I'm a pretty big DDR Fanatic now.. not that I'm good or anything :rolleyes: heh anyways, I'm not quite sure which location would be closer... possibly the Washington Square Mall, or the Circle Center Mall... but I'm not sure. I'll get back to you on that one. Oh yea, I might be wearing this shirt at one point - http://www.indyddr.com/store/shirts.htm :yikes:

Ricky Q.

07-05-2003, 19:48

So with registration coming up Monday, lets get a head count? Who's going to be at the 2003 IRI? Cooney-Quest #269 will be there with the tailgating party in full force. :p

Jeff Waegelin

07-05-2003, 20:03

Still trying to rally up support from my team, but I think you can probably expect the FEDS to make an appearance...

Katie Reynolds

07-05-2003, 22:46

Expect to see #93 there this year! As soon as I get two of our engineers to agree to go, we should be golden. And we've got to get some DDR going there. Chell and I will figure out a way to get our PS2s and pads down there! :yikes:

- Katie

David Kelly

07-05-2003, 23:15

heck, im feeling good right now... You can visit the IndianaFIRST.org forums at http://www.indianafirst.org/forums/

There, you can post about IRI, and Indiana FIRST. Please use them, so we dont have to clutter Brandons boards :] and it keeps all IRI duscussion in one place.

enjoy :cool:

Andy Baker

08-05-2003, 09:32

Originally posted by David Kelly
...so we dont have to clutter Brandons boards :] and it keeps all IRI duscussion in one place.

I thought Brandon liked clutter. :)

Team 45 will be there.

Andy B.

Amanda Morrison

08-05-2003, 15:08

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Team 45 will be there.

I would certainly hope so. :)

Travis Hoffman

08-05-2003, 15:16

Team 48 will be there...if we are fortunate enough to successfully register on Monday. IRI demand seems to greatly outweigh IRI supply. Any of you Indianans (Indianites? Indianers?) ever thought about putting up the 40 spots for auction on Ebay? :-P

I WANT MY I-R-I!

D.J. Fluck

08-05-2003, 15:20

Originally posted by T. Hoffman
Any of you Indianans (Indianites? Indianers?) ever thought about putting up the 40 spots for auction on Ebay? :-P

Hoosiers :-p

Ryan Dognaux

08-05-2003, 18:35

Originally posted by Katie Reynolds
Expect to see #93 there this year! As soon as I get two of our engineers to agree to go, we should be golden. And we've got to get some DDR going there. Chell and I will figure out a way to get our PS2s and pads down there! :yikes:

- Katie

You should figure out a way to bring them to the competition site ;) that would be so awesome!! .... hmmm... maybe an organized DDR-run would be fun too... meaning like, anyone who wants to go play at an arcade, we could... but I doubt many people would wanna do this.
Bring the pads and your PS2! I think I'm about to drop the bomb :D

Wayne C.

08-05-2003, 18:48

We talked about it today and the guys want to do it. If the invitation is still open, and the robot Gods prevail, team 25 looks forward to a major rematch with team 111 at IRI. The deal is that the seniors work at our car wash on the 24th, their proceeds raise the $300 registration for the event and their parents give written approval for the plan. So the ball is in their court. ; )

The senior drive team, Big Mike and myself are looking into making the expedition out. This will be their last chance to drive FIRST robots before going off to college so the action should be fast and furious. And a road trip with the guys.... well ....

So-is team 25, a non Hoosier group from Joisey, invited to the invitational?

WC

Wayne C.

08-05-2003, 18:54

Originally posted by "Big Mike"
Dave: you should read more threads :p Now thats Nats' is done.... whos the best (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=161450#post161450)

Heheh and i wouldnt have any idea who that little birdy could be either

Thats a BIG Birdie...

suneel112

08-05-2003, 23:03

A team social at Indiana Beach??

For all you who don't know, Indiana Beach is Indiana's one and only theme park. Its best roller coaster has about a 90 foot drop, i'm not sure.

Since I like rap music, how about a freestyle or written rap battle, with breakdancing on the HDPE. Like this...

[X] No image available

Sorry I didn't upload my masterpiece image of a guy breakdancing on the HDPE.

There will be 4 divisions. The first will be the freestyle division. For those of you who don't know what freestyle is, it's where you and another person do a "battle of words". The words have to be in some sort of rhyme, and to a rhythm which will be played on the speaker system. Your goal is to prove that you are better (in a rap sort of way) than your opponent. Cuss words are used, but A LOT MORE POINTS will be given to those who come up with creative, personal, hard-hitting, below the belt insults. There is no prep time and it will be done impromptu.

The second division is written freestyle. In this, you have 30 minutes to write a rap song, which is also competed. The winning song(s) get some dj and background music addition and are played the next day.

The third division is subject rap. You will be given a subject and 50 minutes to write a 3-4 minute recited rap. Judges will judge you on how well you conveyed the message, whether you stay on toopic or stray far from it, humor, ghettoness, how well you can rap, and of course, rhyming and rhythm. Again, the winning rap will be played the next day.

The fourth division is breakdancing. Judges will judge the breakdancing moves, and the best breakdancer will get to breakdance on the HDPE at the conclusion of the tournament.

I know its long and it won't happen, it's still cool.

:cool:

Elyse Holguin

08-05-2003, 23:41

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
Hoosiers :-p

not if you are a big Purdue fan or don't like indiana university you're not. Then you're an indiana native. :p

Amanda Morrison

09-05-2003, 00:07

Originally posted by suneel112
A team social at Indiana Beach??

For all you who don't know, Indiana Beach is Indiana's one and only theme park. Its best roller coaster has about a 90 foot drop, i'm not sure.

I'd rather have the team social in one of the random corn fields. As much as I love Indiana, this is the worst idea I have ever heard.

Unless you like looking at hundreds of disgusting carp feeding on people's random overthrown items, a lot of untamed mullets, and swimming in 'Purified Well Water!' (that's straight from their signs). Maybe I'm just prissy from being raised next to Chicago all of my life, but I'm still gagging from the thought of those nasty fish.

aggggggggg,

Amanda

Andy Baker

09-05-2003, 00:53

Originally posted by Amanda Morrison
I'd rather have the team social in one of the random corn fields. As much as I love Indiana, this is the worst idea I have ever heard.

Unless you like looking at hundreds of disgusting carp feeding on people's random overthrown items, a lot of untamed mullets, and swimming in 'Purified Well Water!' (that's straight from their signs). Maybe I'm just prissy from being raised next to Chicago all of my life, but I'm still gagging from the thought of those nasty fish.

aggggggggg,

Amanda

This is hilarious!

Indiana Beach was my first job ever. I grew up in Monticello and worked there, as did most of my friends. I started as one of those guys who walks around with a broom and "pooper-scooper", cleaning up popcorn, cigarette butts, and much worse stuff (getting paid $2.65 per hour, btw). I ended up working at "the pier" as a lifeguard in the "filtered well water".

If you were a hick like me, it was not a bad place to grow up and work... it is pretty much a glorified state fair-type place, with many mullets and tube tops as Amanda mentioned above.

There are a couple of rides that are neat... some small roller coasters that are well-designed (Hoosier Hurricane and Cornball Express) and a really cool "ski lift" ride that takes you over the whole park. But... it is NOTHING compared to ANY Six Flags. Think of Houston's Six Flags, put about 1/4 of their rides into about 1/8 of the space and place it on a dirty, dammed up, over populated river (Lake Shafer).

Having said all this... I totally agree with Amanda. I would definitely not suggest a meeting there, unless you would want to go and "people watch" for your entertainment.

Besides, Indiana Beach is about 2 hours away from Indianapolis... there are many of things to do in Indy that would be much better.

Also... the best theme park in Indiana is Holiday World, in Santa Claus... at the south end of the state. It's about 3 hours from Indy.

Andy B.

ps... also, by the way... we are realizing that many more than 40 teams are wanting to play... we are working on that issue (no promises, though)

gsensel

09-05-2003, 02:25

Also it is not the only theme park in Indiana. There is Holiday World (Santa Clause Land) in Santa Clause Indiana. Which IMO is better but farther from here.

suneel112

09-05-2003, 07:58

All right, I admit it.

I haven't been to very many theme parks, and I didn't know what to compare indiana beach with OF COURSE it is MUCH WORSE than six flags, and overall, I guess your right,

Indiana Beach Sucks.

But the rap tournament idea is still cool. It is modern, and popular.

I dunno.

whatever it is, it has to be fun and cool.

Ryan Dognaux

09-05-2003, 09:59

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Besides, Indiana Beach is about 2 hours away from Indianapolis... there are many of things to do in Indy that would be much better.

True Dat.

Anyone up for some DDR? Maybe we could get a mini-tourny going....

Originally posted by suneel112
But the rap tournament idea is still cool. It is modern, and popular.

I disagree. Je Detese la rap!!!
:ahh:

Scott Ritchie

09-05-2003, 12:15

Originally posted by goosefrom71
not if you are a big Purdue fan or don't like indiana university you're not. Then you're an indiana native. :p

I used to have this bumper sticker that said "Purdue is the Indiana University"

I also had one that said " Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by grace of God"

If you were my daughter and I read your post I would be so proud. Heck if I had a son your age I'd introduce the two of you. Mine is six so I think that would be a little bit of an age thing but hey give him a year and he will at least have his front teeth back.Female Boiler fans are in short supply.

Go Boilers

Josh Hambright

09-05-2003, 12:25

Originally posted by Scott Ritchie
Female Boiler fans are in short supply.

hehehe come visit us some time... walk around campus...they are every where. Or um lemme think all of our female advisors like purdue obviously and some of our female students.

David Kelly

09-05-2003, 13:33

Originally posted by Scott Ritchie
I used to have this bumper sticker that said "Purdue is the Indiana University"

I also had one that said " Hoosier by birth, Boilermaker by grace of God"

If you were my daughter and I read your post I would be so proud. Heck if I had a son your age I'd introduce the two of you. Mine is six so I think that would be a little bit of an age thing but hey give him a year and he will at least have his front teeth back.Female Boiler fans are in short supply.

Go Boilers

I AM OFFENDED!!!! I cant belive that this thread has gone to talking about Purdue, well maybe i can because you are scott ritchie... Since this thread is about the INDIANA Robotics Invitaional, lets talk about INDIANA!!!:p

Gene F

09-05-2003, 14:18

Originally posted by Pat Major
Team 494 The Martians have never been to the IRI competition, it sure sounds like a great time. If the national champs all attend, I wonder if they would be interested in a rematch with the finalist teams 343,25, and 494. We would love to have another shot at the champs. I don't know if 343 and 25 are planning to attend but I'll bet we could talk them into it.

Consider us talked into it! Thanks to this post and it's responses 343 is going to make every effort to be there! We would love a rematch!

Ken Leung

09-05-2003, 14:28

Originally posted by Andy Baker
This is hilarious!

ps... also, by the way... we are realizing that many more than 40 teams are wanting to play... we are working on that issue (no promises, though)

Wow... Sounds like it's going to be the biggest robotics party of the year... No true FIRST-a-holic can pass on that! At least not a west coast FIRST-a-holic! It will be my revenge for the 5 weeks I was on the road for without any fun! :P

Save me a share of the volunteer food! (oh wait I must've confused this with a regional... :D )

I have a feeling I wouldn't want to run the competition this size, although I am quite interested in seeing if you guys can pull it off.

Libby Ritchie

09-05-2003, 14:31

Once we get our teams that will compete at the IRI, I will send out a packet of information that gives ideas/locations on what you can do while visiting the great state of Indiana!

As for Scott...STOP TRYING TO SELL OUR CHILDREN TO PURDUE FANS! And for those of you that can sympathize, I was raised in a devout IU home...then married into a devout PU family. So, I always say, "GO BALL STATE!" :)

Wetzel

09-05-2003, 14:40

I guess the IU-PU rivalry is similar to Tech-UVA.

I think that it is time to start looking for roommates...

Ken? Jim? Bill?

What about just showing up with a robot and running it around in a corner somewhere, would that be ok? (And the TKats BETTER do that;))

Wetzel
~~~~~~~~~~
I forsee havok.

David Kelly

10-05-2003, 14:41

since there have been 3 or 4 people asking me what time zone IRI registration opens, it will be 6:00 pm Indiana East. Which translates if you are not a HOOSIER as being Central time this part of the year.

now stop IMing me! hehe, jk ;)

Josh Hambright

10-05-2003, 15:00

Originally posted by Libby Ritchie

As for Scott...STOP TRYING TO SELL OUR CHILDREN TO PURDUE FANS! And for those of you that can sympathize, I was raised in a devout IU home...then married into a devout PU family. So, I always say, "GO BALL STATE!" :)

There is always IUPUI or any of the other joint efforts that the 2 schools have done...

David Kelly

10-05-2003, 15:03

Originally posted by oneangrydwarf
There is always IUPUI or any of the other joint efforts that the 2 schools have done...

That is my school!!!! /me is glad he switched from Purdue's Computer Technology school to Indiana University's School of Informatics :D

Amanda Morrison

10-05-2003, 21:35

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Indiana Beach was my first job ever. I grew up in Monticello and worked there, as did most of my friends. I started as one of those guys who walks around with a broom and "pooper-scooper", cleaning up popcorn, cigarette butts, and much worse stuff (getting paid $2.65 per hour, btw). I ended up working at "the pier" as a lifeguard in the "filtered well water".

Having said all this... I totally agree with Amanda. I would definitely not suggest a meeting there, unless you would want to go and "people watch" for your entertainment.

Although Indiana Beach does indeed prove that there is not only more than corn in Indiana but also talking pelicans, this 'team party' would get very old very quickly. But hey, I can only judge for myself. Maybe some people would find it interesting - has Ken Leung or Brandon Martus ever seen a TRUE mullet?

Originally posted by Andy Baker
If you were a hick like me, it was not a bad place to grow up and work... it is pretty much a glorified state fair-type place, with many mullets and tube tops as Amanda mentioned above.

Andy, having worked there, has probably seen worse than I have. Folks, I can tell you this - I have been a cheerleader for Robinson's Racing Pigs at the Lake County fair... and it still was a better experience than the last time I went to Indiana Beach.

Originally posted by Libby Ritchie
So, I always say, "GO BALL STATE!" :)

Indeed. Libby gets a big hug in my book. Good old Ball State - the only median of my mother's and father's sides of the family.

David Kelly

11-05-2003, 23:43

T - 19 hours 14 minutes till registration opens for IRI :D

Madison

11-05-2003, 23:51

Originally posted by Amanda Morrison
Although Indiana Beach does indeed prove that there is not only more than corn in Indiana but also talking pelicans, this 'team party' would get very old very quickly. But hey, I can only judge for myself. Maybe some people would find it interesting - has Ken Leung or Brandon Martus ever seen a TRUE mullet?

Andy, having worked there, has probably seen worse than I have. Folks, I can tell you this - I have been a cheerleader for Robinson's Racing Pigs at the Lake County fair... and it still was a better experience than the last time I went to Indiana Beach.

I don't think either of you are giving Cornball Express the credit it deserves. :P

Mike Schroeder

12-05-2003, 01:43

well right now i think t 25 will be making the trip.... assuming i can find a tow truck to get my car there and back
:p

Andy Baker

12-05-2003, 10:49

All teams interested in the IRI:

This is just a friendly reminder that registration begins today at 6:00 Central time.

We are planning this year's event to be bigger and better than any off season event since "Rumble at the Rock".

For those of you who have not attended IRI, we not only focus on strong competition, but we also make sure these things happen:

- Great music is played throughout the competition
- a distinguished crew of judges hand out awards, just like a real FIRST competition
- good food is available to attending teams
- the referees make every effort to be consistent and clear
- the field will be an "official FIRST field"
- field scorers are top notch, experienced experts
- competition will be fierce - many of the best teams in the country will be playing. This year's winning alliance in Houston (111, 469, 65) have played here multiple times. In fact, we are planning to have as many as 9 different National Championship teams participating here.

Within a few days, we will be able to provide some more details on this competition. Team 234 (Cyberblue), team 45 (TechnoKats) and team 393 (Full Metal Jackets) are again partnering to host the IRI. We also get alot of help from other Indiana teams, and we look forward to cooperating once again for this fun event.

As a reminder...

If your team is strongly interested in this event, get together and register tonight. The registration fee is $300 per competing robot, and the event will take place on July 18-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Andy B.

/edit - you can register at this link: Indiana First (http://www.indianafirst.org)

Clark Gilbert

12-05-2003, 12:01

Originally posted by Andy Baker
- Great music is played throughout the competition
Andy B.

WoooHoo!!! :D

It should be very interesting to see who registers tonight and which team registers first. :)

Wetzel

12-05-2003, 12:19

I forsee server trouble...
...at about 7pm EST...

Wetzel
~~~~~~
Bulktime

T967

12-05-2003, 12:21

Hey I am from 967 and I am ready to hijack our robot and pay the entrance myself and sleep in my car if I have too. Does anyone know a good way to beg for a thousand dollar robot?

Hey I'll even try and bring some other Iowa teams too. It will be one big Iowa Hijacking!:yikes:

David Kelly

12-05-2003, 13:13

Originally posted by Wetzel
I forsee server trouble...
...at about 7pm EST...

Wetzel
~~~~~~
Bulktime

if that happens, it will be brandon's fault :ahh: he's the one who sold me the account :]

Does anyone know a good way to beg for a thousand dollar robot?

dont ask, just take! thats that i did in the past. mouhahahha :D

D.J. Fluck

12-05-2003, 19:19

Registration is open and we have a nice amount already registering, so dont wait until the last minute and have your team leaders register!!

http://www.indianafirst.org/2003irireg.htm

Wetzel

12-05-2003, 20:32

What teams are registered so far?

Wetzel

Clark Gilbert

12-05-2003, 20:51

Originally posted by Wetzel
What teams are registered so far?

Wetzel

Check out this thread. (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20681)

:D

EDIT:: This post also means nothing ;)

Travis Hoffman

12-05-2003, 23:48

Originally posted by Clark Gilbert
Check out this thread. (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20681)

:D

You mean the thread that "means nothing"? ;)

I saw the list, and it was good....

team222badbrad

16-05-2003, 14:15

LOOKS like team 222 might attend... I am not sure of all the details yet but I hear we got a phone call from team 284! Sounds like its going to be a FUN Competition!

David Kelly

16-05-2003, 15:07

Originally posted by team222badbrad
LOOKS like team 222 might attend... I am not sure of all the details yet but I hear we got a phone call from team 284! Sounds like its going to be a FUN Competition!

i believe you mean team 234 :] i was in there when the call was made :cool:

team222badbrad

16-05-2003, 15:52

Yes I meant 234!! I am just used to saying 284 because they are our sister team....

camtunkpa

16-05-2003, 20:30

Mike, as long as 222 i goin....jsut make it to Tunkhannock and I'll tow you with my Xplorer! We'll get you there! just hang on!!!!!!:yikes:

David Kelly

30-05-2003, 21:52

IRI schedule of events is now available.

http://www.indianafirst.org/iriinfo.htm

More updates will be available soon.

Bill Beatty

31-05-2003, 10:30

I just saw that you have changed the elimination's to the best two out of three.
Outstanding! With the lineup of participants and this rule change, you have propelled the IRI to the number one FIRST event of the year. Yep. Even better than Houston.

Good going guys.

Bill

David Kelly

01-06-2003, 00:28

Originally posted by Bill Beatty
I just saw that you have changed the elimination's to the best two out of three.
Outstanding! With the lineup of participants and this rule change, you have propelled the IRI to the number one FIRST event of the year. Yep. Even better than Houston.

Good going guys.

Bill

Thanks for the compliments Mr. Beatty. We're trying to make this the best event in FIRST, and it looks like we're going have quite a competition this year. We're this glad to see that team 71 is going to make it back. It sure wouldn't be an IRI without Team Hammond :]

Ken Leung

03-06-2003, 01:32

Which airport should I fly into if I am coming to IRI?

JVN

03-06-2003, 02:45

Originally posted by Ken L
Which airport should I fly into if I am coming to IRI?

Fly into Albany, NY.
We'll roadtrip down together!

Erin Rapacki

03-06-2003, 03:30

Or fly into Bradley International (Hartford/Springfield)... which ever airport is cheaper. John can pick you up there too!

ByE

erin

Josh Hambright

03-06-2003, 09:09

Originally posted by Ken L
Which airport should I fly into if I am coming to IRI?

The indianapolis airport. Unless you want to fly into purdue and party with us:)

Umm i think there is only 1 big airport in indy. So yah.

Collin Fultz

03-06-2003, 12:41

that would be indianapolis international airport. it's about the size of chicago midway...maybe a little bigger...it's good though. and it's not too far from lawrence north. 41 days!

Ken Leung

06-06-2003, 02:00

Originally posted by collin234
that would be indianapolis international airport. it's about the size of chicago midway...maybe a little bigger...it's good though. and it's not too far from lawrence north. 41 days!

IRI, here I come! :P

Just bought the ticket this afternoon. It's my first out of state off season competition. Kind of nervous -_-!!!

Josh Hambright

06-06-2003, 10:58

dont worry ken.

We'll take good care of you here in the hoiser state:)

just watch out for the mullets.

D.J. Fluck

06-06-2003, 14:08

Originally posted by oneangrydwarf
We'll take good care of you here in the hoiser state:)

JTOSH!!! How can you misspell HOOSIER??!!!

Oh and we know why Ken is coming, its obviously to get Andy B back for some practical jokes performed on Mr Ken at the last 2 championship events :p

ebmonon36

06-06-2003, 20:00

JTOSH!!! How can you misspell HOOSIER??!!!

D.J.!!! How can you misspell JOSH??!!:D
Eric B.

Bill Gold

06-06-2003, 20:14

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
Oh and we know why Ken is coming, its obviously to get Andy B back for some practical jokes performed on Mr Ken at the last 2 championship events :p
Yeah. Andy better bring his raincoat... or make sure Ken can't get ahold of any water ;)

D.J. Fluck

07-06-2003, 03:32

Originally posted by ebmonon36
D.J.!!! How can you misspell JOSH??!!:D
Eric B.

its not Josh...its Jtosh, ask himself

ive never heard it actually pronounced, but I believe the T is silent :p

Ricky Q.

07-06-2003, 11:52

Originally posted by Ken L
IRI, here I come! :P

Just bought the ticket this afternoon. It's my first out of state off season competition. Kind of nervous -_-!!!

Don't worry Ken, we'll feed you lots of Wisconsin Brats. Look for the Cooney Tailgaiting tent in the parking lot :p

Katie Reynolds

07-06-2003, 12:23

Cooney's tailgating? We might have to join in! ;) ;) Go Wisconsin! :p

- Katie

Ricky Q.

07-06-2003, 13:02

Do you expect anything less?

Dave_222

07-06-2003, 18:04

Well i cant tailgate but i will prolly have KKs in my pit.

Katie Reynolds

17-06-2003, 12:47

Hey everyone,

I'm sorry to have to be the bearer of bad news, but team 93 will no longer be attending this year's IRI due to some unforseen difficulties.

We'll see everyone next season!

- Katie

Dave_222

17-06-2003, 12:58

We will miss you Katie.

Ryan Dognaux

17-06-2003, 13:19

Originally posted by Dave_222
We will miss you Katie.

Definately, it won't be the same without 93.

Mike Schroeder

17-06-2003, 15:33

Originally posted by Dave_222
We will miss you Katie. Katie said 93 wasnt going.... she never said SHE wasnt going:p

Dave_222

17-06-2003, 16:41

o_0...... What are you implying mike? o_0 ?????

Mike Schroeder

18-06-2003, 01:08

Originally posted by Dave_222
o_0...... What are you implying mike? o_0 ????? I know nothing :D

Katie Reynolds

18-06-2003, 14:04

Errr .... Uhhh ... *cough*

We'll see about that. :yikes:

- Katie

Erin Rapacki

18-06-2003, 16:34

I just bought my plane tickets!!! (sorry I won't be able to go to cp the following monday :( )

But IRI is gonna be sweeeeet... I've never experienced the midwest before.

David Kelly

18-06-2003, 16:35

Originally posted by Erin Rapacki
I just bought my plane tickets!!! (sorry I won't be able to go to cp the following monday :( )

But IRI is gonna be sweeeeet... I've never experienced the midwest before.

There is more than corn in Indiana ;)

JVN

18-06-2003, 17:15

Originally posted by David Kelly
There is more than corn in Indiana ;)

Cows? :D ;)

Mike Schroeder

18-06-2003, 18:08

okay someone better bring me to see some cows :p

Erin Rapacki

18-06-2003, 18:10

I guess I'll have to taste Indiana corn... but I'm gonna bring some NE corn that I sell at the farm stand so I can compare (my corn is REALLY REALLY good, it'll be tough to beat in taste test)

The place I work is a dairy farm too... I've experienced the cows (what's that smell??)

what else is there in the midwest? Seriously... I'm wondering

Deej

18-06-2003, 18:17

I know that its not in Kokomo anymore...but never, ever let Andy Baker try to hook you up at the Kokomotel if you ever head out to tecnokat country.

Amanda Morrison

18-06-2003, 18:21

Originally posted by Erin Rapacki
what else is there in the midwest? Seriously... I'm wondering

Nothing. Trust me. We can take you to Chicago... and that's about it. Unless you'd like to experience the horrors written about here... (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=168082#post168082)

Originally posted by David Kelly
There is more than corn in Indiana :)

He lies! ;)

Considering that we currently have no regionals in our great state, IRI's the best thing to come along in Indiana since...
since...
well, in a long time.

David Kelly

18-06-2003, 20:24

Originally posted by Deej
I know that its not in Kokomo anymore...but never, ever let Andy Baker try to hook you up at the Kokomotel if you ever head out to tecnokat country.

i believe they buldozed that hotel down a year ago.

Ricky Q.

18-06-2003, 22:52

Madison

18-06-2003, 22:54

Originally posted by Erin Rapacki
what else is there in the midwest? Seriously... I'm wondering

Six Flags Great America, Holiday World, and Indiana Beach.

Jeff Waegelin

18-06-2003, 23:34

Originally posted by M. Krass
Six Flags Great America, Holiday World, and Indiana Beach.

Hehe... figures... when M. is asked about "what's in the midwest" we get a list of amusement parks.

Erin Rapacki

19-06-2003, 00:00

On that note... I DO have a six flags season pass;

who wants to ride some local roller coasters in the middle of the night!

Madison

19-06-2003, 00:10

Originally posted by Erin Rapacki
On that note... I DO have a six flags season pass;

who wants to ride some local roller coasters in the middle of the night!

Great America is furthest away from IRI. . .probably 4 or 5 hours. Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville lies to the south, maybe a bit closer, but not much. It's a far lesser park.

If you're ever interested in a visit to Six Flags New England or the Great Escape, I can manage that pretty easily. . .

JVN

19-06-2003, 01:13

Originally posted by M. Krass

If you're ever interested in a visit to Six Flags New England or the Great Escape, I can manage that pretty easily. . .

Great Escape is 20 min from my house... 2 min from my old office.
Heh... there's nothing there worth traveling for. Except maybe the Comet.

Erin Rapacki

19-06-2003, 07:51

I live 15 minutes away from Six Flags New England... I almost got a job there as a lifeguard this summer :(

... but another job opportunity came through :D

Andy Baker

19-06-2003, 10:07

OK... I gotta weigh in on this. Consider me your friendly neighborhood Hoosier Hospitality ambassador. I do think that I am qualified, since I grew up in Monticello on a hog farm.

I've lived in this silly state all of my life. When I went to college, I tried to get as far away from home as I could afford, so I ended up at the University of Evansville (http://www.evansville.edu/) . Speaking of colleges, there are some great ones in Indiana. Indiana University (http://www.indiana.edu/) is an excellent school for many majors, and Purdue Universtiy (http://www.purdue.edu/) is excellent for engineering, aviation, vet and agriculture to name a few majors. Rose Hulman (http://www.rose-hulman.edu/) is another great engineering school while Butler University (http://www.butler.edu/) is also top notch. So, if you want to take some time visiting college campuses while you are here, these are some to check out.

Indianapolis (http://www.indy.org/) is a fun city, with a racetrack, you may have heard if it: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (http://www.brickyard.com/) . The IMS museum is definitely worth the trip to the west side of Indy, even if you are not a race fan. There is a world class Children's Museum (http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp) on the near north side of the city that will even be intersting to teenagers. This place is especially good for your FIRST mentors who may be bringing your little kids into Indy for the IRI.

Circle Center is a big, fancy shopping mall that is located in downtown Indy. It is new and neat. There is an IMAX, American Indian Museum, and the NCAA headquarters on the near west side of downtown also. These and other attractions can be seen here: Indy Attractions (http://www.meetings.ichotelsgroup.com/destinations/indianapolis/attractions.html).

Also, there is the Indianapolis Zoo (http://www.indyzoo.com/default_n.asp), which is a very good zoo. Don't forget that Indy has a great AAA baseball team, with a really neat stadium, seen here: Indianapolis Indians (http://www.indyindians.com/).

For nightlife, Indiana bars do not let people under 21 into the door. But there are other options, Block Party (http://vr-atlantis.com/lbe_guide/88.html) is kinda fun if you are into VR and video games, while there is a Jillian's (http://www.jillians.com/) in Downtown Indy (http://www.indydt.com/restaurantresultstemplate.asp?RestaurantType=Full+ Service&Type=Category), along with a slew of other restaurants.

Then again, if you are feeling really ambitious, you could come to Kokomo, see some attractions (http://www.heidbrederinc.com/kokomo_attractions.htm), and you surely would want to see Old Ben (http://www.beans-around-the-world.com/kokomo.html).

Whew... some of you other Hoosiers may want to chime in here. As for you visitors... if you clicked on all of these links, then you may just be crazy enough to enjoy it here.

Take care,
Andy B.

Mike Schroeder

19-06-2003, 14:15

Originally posted by Andy Baker

Whew... some of you other Hoosiers may want to chime in here. As for you visitors... if you clicked on all of these links, then you may just be crazy enough to enjoy it here.

Take care,
Andy B. .. wow andy.... :p.. i am crazy enough to click on all the links... my dial up isnt though, i am gonna take your word for it, and assume there is more to Indiana then Cows and Corn :p

Elyse Holguin

19-06-2003, 17:15

i just gave my host family €45 for this months internet bill so i can watch a live feed if there is one of IRI... and my family's excited here.... as are about 15 friends of my siblings here. i have sparked much German interest in FIRST (my hostdad's a teacher...i smell a team brewing). make us proud... this will be their first FIRST experience.... oh, and PLEASE let there be a live feed or SOAP coverage.... i've really built this up here...

Amanda Morrison

19-06-2003, 18:06

Originally posted by Andy Baker
lived in this silly state all of my life. When I went to college, I tried to get as far away from home as I could afford, so I ended up at the University of Evansville (http://www.evansville.edu/) . Speaking of colleges, there are some great ones in Indiana. Indiana University (http://www.indiana.edu/) is an excellent school for many majors, and Purdue Universtiy (http://www.purdue.edu/) is excellent for engineering, aviation, vet and agriculture to name a few majors. Rose Hulman (http://www.rose-hulman.edu/) is another great engineering school while Butler University (http://www.butler.edu/) is also top notch. So, if you want to take some time visiting college campuses while you are here, these are some to check out.

COUGH COUGH AHEM.

I do believe you are missing a VERY IMPORTANT school on there.

:D :D

David Kelly

19-06-2003, 20:16

Originally posted by Amanda Morrison
COUGH COUGH AHEM.

I do believe you are missing a VERY IMPORTANT school on there.

:D :D

yeah IUPUI (www.iupui.edu) :] Home of the first School of Informatics (http://www.informatics.iupui.edu) and New Media (http://www.newmedia.iupui.edu).

D.J. Fluck

19-06-2003, 20:21

Originally posted by Andy Baker
Then again, if you are feeling really ambitious, you could come to Kokomo, see some attractions (http://www.heidbrederinc.com/kokomo_attractions.htm), and you surely would want to see Old Ben (http://www.beans-around-the-world.com/kokomo.html).

Yeah if you come to Kokomo, stop by and visit the infamous Baker family residence and the Gilbert residence. Plus when you stop by bring a few rolls of toliet paper to let them know you were there ;)

Jeff Waegelin

19-06-2003, 20:23

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
Yeah if you come to Kokomo, stop by and visit the infamous Baker family residence and the Gilbert residence. Plus when you stop by bring a few rolls of toliet paper to let them know you were there ;)

And DJ, how would we find those amazing tourist attractions?

Andy Baker

19-06-2003, 23:00

Amanda,

OK, OK... Ball State is a good school too. My dad went there and he has done well in his career.

(and I am going to ignore the DJ - toilet paper post... my dog bites!)

Andy B.

Ryan Dognaux

19-06-2003, 23:04

Anyone feel like going to Circle Center after the first day o' competition?

ebmonon36

19-06-2003, 23:29

Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
And DJ, how would we find those amazing tourist attractions?

SWITCHBOARD.COM!!!! :D
possibly a bad idea as I have no idea how many Gilberts or Bakers there are in Kokomo
Eric

D.J. Fluck

20-06-2003, 00:35

Originally posted by Andy Baker
(and I am going to ignore the DJ - toilet paper post... my dog bites!)

That toliet paper post was directed more towards Kyle and Clark, but hey whatever works ;)

KyleGilbert45

20-06-2003, 02:11

not to get off topic but.....

tp'ing my house is the biggest waste of time... no tree is over 7 feet tall since its still a fairly new house...lol

I would suggest tp'ing dj's house but i had a bad experience doing that involving a few of his drunk neighbors....

D.J. Fluck

20-06-2003, 04:39

Originally posted by KyleGilbert45
not to get off topic but.....

tp'ing my house is the biggest waste of time... no tree is over 7 feet tall since its still a fairly new house...lol

I would suggest tp'ing dj's house but i had a bad experience doing that involving a few of his drunk neighbors....

lol they weren't drunk...well all but one wasn't....although they probably would have really tried to kill you...so the long and the short of it...TPing or attempting to TP my house is a bad idea ;)

Erin Rapacki

20-06-2003, 07:19

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
TPing or attempting to TP my house is a bad idea ;)

now that just ruins my entire weekend... I was looking forward to throwing the TP rolls!

Andy Baker

20-06-2003, 09:14

Yeah... TPing my house is not a good idea either... my trees are really small. yes, they are really small. *everyone nods*

... and my neighbors are mean

... and my dog bites

ut oh

Josh Hambright

20-06-2003, 09:49

LOL.

Not that i am encouraging acts of vandalism, look at me do i look like the type of person that would take part in an activity such as vandalism.... wait nevermind....

But i disagree andy...your dog was very nice, and your trees are the perfect size...however finding your house could be another issue, many of the technokats drove right by it with a big TECHNOKATS flag hanging from the mailbox...

However guests may need to watch out for the presents left in the yard by the dog, and baker himself. I've mentioned before how i've heard stories involving a spork...but that could just be hearsay...Then again i bet molly would probably be there to protect andy since she is the bodyguard....

Stay away from lafayette. All we have to do here is the Imagination Station (http://users.nlci.com/imagination)
(Shameless plug for my employer)

Amanda Morrison

20-06-2003, 10:02

Well, in that case, it sounds like Andy's house is a prime target. Sounds like Erin's in, who's game? :D

Josh Hambright

20-06-2003, 10:11

Andy if you wanna hire a kid with a mohawk to stay up and watch your house at night....

I have an afinity for mountain dew and staying up late....
And my rates are very fair:)

Matt Attallah

20-06-2003, 11:19

Originally posted by oneangrydwarf
...However guests may need to watch out for the presents left in the yard by the dog, and baker himself....

And he wants you to hire him, Andy?

Get a real person that knows what it's like to deal with the tough times. Get someone like me - lived 13 years in Da' Hood - D-Town (West Side!) That person is just a soft marshmello.

Peace Playaz'

(LOL!)

Amanda Morrison

20-06-2003, 21:54

I've lived two minutes from Gary, Indiana my entire life.

When some of my kids visited my hometown, they stayed at a student's house. When I came back the next morning to drive them around, one stated, "Wow, Hammond is such an adventure! It's like I could be shot at any minute!"

Later, while we stopped at a gas station, he pointed and yelled, "LOOK! GANGSTERS!"

:)

David Kelly

22-06-2003, 16:12

Registration for the IRI animation competition is now open. The first 20 teams to register will be admitted.

Register here (http://www.indianafirst.org/2003animcompreg.htm)

Sean_330

23-06-2003, 15:55

Matt, maybe its because I am a stupid west coaster :P but what is this "D Town" hood?

Anyway, I think you all should TP DJ's house, he ain't from da hood so he wont be able to hurt you :P

Kristina

23-06-2003, 16:32

Originally posted by Sean_330
Matt, maybe its because I am a stupid west coaster :P but what is this "D Town" hood?

Anyway, I think you all should TP DJ's house, he ain't from da hood so he wont be able to hurt you :P

Sean, let's not give west coasters a bad name. I'd venture a guess that D Town would be Detroit. Also, I wouldn't encourage any pranks against the person who's babysitting you during the trip...I'm sure he would kick you out of the house or at least make you clean up all the TP.

PS. I'm staying out of these Midwest shinnanigans and not going to IRI for my own safety against some crazy people that'll be there.

D.J. Fluck

24-06-2003, 17:00

Originally posted by Sean_330
Anyway, I think you all should TP DJ's house, he ain't from da hood so he wont be able to hurt you :P

I wouldn't do anything, but Im sure my neighbors really would. Ask Clark, Kyle and Molly... :D

Andy Baker

24-06-2003, 18:06

Originally posted by Amanda Morrison
Well, in that case, it sounds like Andy's house is a prime target. Sounds like Erin's in, who's game? :D

There are soooo many reasons NOT to TP my house. I'll list the top 5.

5. It's a 90 minute drive from the event venue to my house.

4. My ex-marine neighbor has an itchy trigger finger.

3. My dog bites.

2. It may infringe on your ultimate pool wrestling tournament.

1. My wife would not be happy.

Personally... I could care less about getting TP'ed. When I was a few years younger, I threw a TP roll or two over a tree. However, for some reason, my wife does not find the humor in it. Keep in mind that she has been supportive of my FIRST activity up to this point... being the saint that she is.

So... back to more constructive IRI issues:

Who is signed up for the Animation Competition?

Also... there will be a BIG announcement within 1 or 2 days.

Andy B.

Brandon Martus

24-06-2003, 18:32

Originally posted by Andy Baker
So... back to more constructive IRI issues:

and look over at the ventures system (http://ventures.chiefdelphi.com/) ... you can bet on a bunch of the events and awards for the IRI..

David Kelly

24-06-2003, 18:44

Originally posted by Andy Baker

Who is signed up for the Animation Competition?

Also... there will be a BIG announcement within 1 or 2 days.

Andy B.

So far teams 1024, 343 and 217 have entered into the Animation Competition.

And, what is this BIG announcement?!?!?! I've heard nothing about it and neither has anybody else i have talked to in the "clique".

/me wonders what Mr. Baker is up to... :confused:

D.J. Fluck

24-06-2003, 19:18

I just saw him 3 hrs ago and he said nothing to me about a "Big Announcement"

Wetzel

26-06-2003, 12:28

Originally posted by D.J. Fluck
I just saw him 3 hrs ago and he said nothing to me about a "Big Announcement"

The roll model is left out of the loop, as is David Kelly.

I forsee great doom.
:ahh:

Wetzel.

David Kelly

26-06-2003, 12:35

I'm not sure if this is the big news, but it is some big news. Team #67 HOT Team is registered for the IRI :cool:

Beth Sweet

26-06-2003, 14:23

I think that we're actually gonna go to IRI this year!!! Team 67 is getting back into the summertime competition loop!!!:D See y'all there!!

Alexander McGee

26-06-2003, 16:45

Now, ive looked, but cant find an updated list of all teams registered for IRI. If i could get some direction, i'd greatlly appreciate it.

-Alex

David Kelly

26-06-2003, 16:57

http://www.indianafirst.org/2003iriteams.htm :]

DougHogg

26-06-2003, 18:54

Since we are flying from Los Angeles to Indianapolis for IRI, we have to ship our robot by truck. Does anyone have any ideas on a location that would be willing to receive our robot?

David Kelly

26-06-2003, 18:57

Originally posted by DougHogg
Since we are flying from Los Angeles to Indianapolis for IRI, we have to ship our robot by truck. Does anyone have any ideas on a location that would be willing to receive our robot?

let me get back to you, i might have something for you.

Mike Schroeder

28-06-2003, 00:02

Originally posted by Andy Baker

Also... there will be a BIG announcement within 1 or 2 days.

Andy B.

Okay okay the secret is out i guess, yes i will be at IRI :p

Get it, i am big, BIG announcment... okay that didnt work

Matt Attallah

28-06-2003, 00:47

Originally posted by Kristina
Sean, let's not give west coasters a bad name. I'd venture a guess that D Town would be Detroit....

Too late. Eldrick "Tiger" Woods already messed it up for you west-coast people. Not to mention all thoes ricers you have driving around...:D

Andy Baker

29-06-2003, 01:56

The IRI Organizing Committe is proud to announce that there will be a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating HS senior who is attending college this fall.

This scholarship is sponsored by Delphi Corporation.

Applicants need to follow these criteria:

1. Applicants must be a recently graduated high school senior (2003).

2. Applicants must be from an Indiana high school OR must be attending post-graduate education (college, university, etc.) in Indiana during the fall of 2003.

3. Applicants need to write a one page paper, describing their FIRST experience. This paper needs to be emailed to Andy Baker (andrew.r.baker@delphi.com) by July 12th. This paper could describe your experiences, skills, and/or stories of how FIRST has affected them. (Please keep font sizes 10 or bigger)

4. Applicants must also get 2 FIRST mentors to fill out the attached recommendation form. These mentors need to send their recommendations to Andy Baker (andrew.r.baker@delphi.com) by July 12th.

5. Also, the applicant must be on a FIRST team who is attending the 2003 IRI.

These applications will be reviewed by the IRI Organizing Committee and the scholarship winner will be announced during the awards ceremony. Students from teams 234, 45, and 393 are not eligible.

So... graduating seniors from Indiana FIRST teams or those of you who are heading to Indiana for college... this is for you. We wanted to give a scholarship out to a student, but we also want this to be an Indiana-centric scholarship, since this is the "IRI" and all.

For those of you who are applying for this - you have about 2 weeks. Any application/recommendation received after July 12th will not be considered.

Good luck!

Andy B.

Andy Baker

29-06-2003, 02:01

Originally posted by Andy Baker
3. Applicants must also get 2 FIRST mentors to fill out the attached recommendation form. These mentors need to send their recommendations to Andy Baker (andrew.r.baker@delphi.com) by July 12th.

I suppose it would be good if I actually attached the attachment.

Andy B.

Alexander McGee

29-06-2003, 22:30

Hey all, i tried to register my team for the animation competition at IRI. It said that i would get an email, but its been 3 days and ive got nothing. If i could get some help, it would be greatlly appreciated.

David Kelly

29-06-2003, 22:33

Originally posted by magnasmific
Hey all, i tried to register my team for the animation competition at IRI. It said that i would get an email, but its been 3 days and ive got nothing. If i could get some help, it would be greatlly appreciated.

Thats my bad. I've been REALLY busy with all sorts of things that I won't get into... I'll send out notifications by tomorrow. BTW, your team is in the animation competition :]

Alexander McGee

30-06-2003, 18:29

what were the specifics on the animation competition? i lost that email (<stupid...stupid.....stupid!>)

thanks.

Rob Colatutto

01-07-2003, 20:25

This may have been answered already but... Does anyone know if IRI has event shirts?

David Kelly

01-07-2003, 21:33

Originally posted by Rob Colatutto
This may have been answered already but... Does anyone know if IRI has event shirts?

Yes we will

Aaron Lussier

02-07-2003, 17:44

Ok I've read through this entire thread and have not found an answer to my question.

I know that there is going to be food for participating teams, but what about the FIRSTers who are going to be there with out a robot, Are we gonna be able to get food from the team dinner or what ever?

David Kelly

09-07-2003, 14:00

Originally posted by Aaron Lussier
Ok I've read through this entire thread and have not found an answer to my question.

I know that there is going to be food for participating teams, but what about the FIRSTers who are going to be there with out a robot, Are we gonna be able to get food from the team dinner or what ever?

Sorry, but the team dinner is for teams participating in the IRI event. The dinner is part of the entry fee for the teams. We also have already ordered the food and we have made the order based on the number of people teams said would be attending when they signed up for the event.

BIG IRI announcement set to come soon! Stay tuned!! :]

Andy Baker

09-07-2003, 14:36

Originally posted by Andy Baker
I suppose it would be good if I actually attached the attachment.

Andy B.

This recommendation paper has an error in it. It is very hard to send an electronic copy of this to my email address with a signature. The signature is now not required.

Sorry for any confusion,
Andy B.

Ricky Q.

09-07-2003, 16:12

So who's gonna tailgate with Cooney on Saturday for lunch? :p We'll bring the Wisconsin brats and grill, let's get some teams to bring drinks and chips. :D

Jeff Waegelin

09-07-2003, 16:32

Originally posted by Ricky Q.
So who's gonna tailgate with Cooney on Saturday for lunch? :p We'll bring the Wisconsin brats and grill, let's get some teams to bring drinks and chips. :D

Mind if a referee joins you? I might drop by if I'm free at the time.

Andy Baker

09-07-2003, 17:09

Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
Mind if a referee joins you? I might drop by if I'm free at the time.

Hopefully, we will have time.

Speaking of IRI referees, here is the crew for this year:

Andy Baker (45), Head Referee
Head Referee, IRI (2000, 2002), Ford Sweet Repeat (2000)
Referee, FIRST LA Regional (2002)

Eric Engebretsten (234):
Referee, 2002 IRI

Stu Bloom (1018):
Referee, 2002 IRI

Kit Gerhart (1062):
Referee, 2002 IRI, FIRST Archimedes Field

JVN (229):
Head Referee, Seattle Regional (2003)
Referee, Manchester Regional (2003)

Jeff Waegelin (201):
Rookie Referee

Andy B.

Matt Attallah

09-07-2003, 17:11

:Shocked:

You where the head ref when team 5 won Sweet Repeat?!?!

You are good luck - show up this year...:D

Aaron Lussier

09-07-2003, 23:28

Originally posted by Ricky Q.
So who's gonna tailgate with Cooney on Saturday for lunch? :p We'll bring the Wisconsin brats and grill, let's get some teams to bring drinks and chips. :D

Ohh sweet, can I grab a Brat or two, I can bring cups, or Napkins or some other small thing like that.

dez250

10-07-2003, 00:22

count me in to stop by the tailgate...ill try to bring some burgers or something, or pick some up and ill pay you back, im coming from new york with no cooler...
~Mike

Elyse Holguin

13-07-2003, 15:43

dang it!!!!!! of all the weekends to go to munich, i have to be going this weekend! somebody, please please tape it for me and someone on my team or on one of the sponsoring teams, please get me a shirt and i'll pay you for it as soon as i get back to america because Im in a very.... interesting mood, half is like whoo! munich! and the other half is like, but.... IRI.... :( :ahh:

DougHogg

14-07-2003, 00:01

One of our CIM motors was over heating and stalling out, so we replaced it. Then one of our engineers tested the damaged motor's resistance with a ohm meter and found that its resistance was very low. In other words, the windings were partly shorted out. He then checked our other CIM motor and found that it is also in aweakened condition, although not as bad--about 60% of the resistance that it should have.

Anyone know where we can buy CIM motors at this point? Alternately, does any team that is going to IRI have an extra CIM motor that we can beg, borrow or buy?

Also does anyone know if there will be a drill press available at IRI?