2006 IRI - Mark Your Calendars!

[Chris Fultz]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

The dates for the 2006 IRI have been set:

July 21 and 22
Lawrence North High School (same location)
Entry Fee - $350
May 1 - Registration begins
July 1 - Full payment & Confirmation Due

We are already planning some changes and improvements,
and enhancing what makes the IRI such a unique, exciting event.

Who knows what will happen -
But you might want to stay current on action movies for some
of the 'non-robot' events....

We will have a silent auction for a local charity again -
so keep your eyes open for unique FIRST items that you
can donate to such a great cause -

[roboticsguy1988]

Awesome...

I am pretty positive that 1501 will be there.

[Corey Balint]

Team 25 will most definitely make the 12 hour venture out to Indy again.

[Koko Ed]

I enjoyed it there very much last year an dwould like to volunteer again. :cool:

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Every year I say I will make it to IRI and it never happens. So...consequently...

I will be at IRI unless

1) I'm in Greece or Spain
2) I have some college orientation thing to go to
3) I'm on my deathbed or something

[Conor Ryan]

Awesome! Now I can start making my college tour plans! I don't think my team is planning on attending but I'm almost positive i'll be there.

[Jay Trzaskos]

I will be there, I wouldnt miss it again.

JT

[Katie Reynolds]

Awesome!! :D

If I'm not there, I got the MTU Summer Activities Counselor job and am taking kids hiking/teaching/performing skits/etc. ... or dying.

[Bharat Nain]

I will be there, with Corey and the robot whether they like it or not.

[Lisa Rodriguez]

I will be at IRI unless

1) I'm in Greece or Spain
2) I have some college orientation thing to go to
3) I'm on my deathbed or something I will be at IRI unless

Ogre and I couldn't go last year because of reason #1. If I have enough money, I'm coming this year. I'll ride over with Bharat and Corey if it gets that deperate ;)

[Andy Grady]

Ogre and I couldn't go last year because of reason #1. If I have enough money, I'm coming this year. I'll ride over with Bharat and Corey if it gets that deperate ;)

Rumor has it that the NERD's presence will be felt at the 2006 IRI...

Could this be the invasion we have been waiting for?

[Mike Schroeder]

can i go ? :p

[dubious elise]

Every year I say I will make it to IRI and it never happens. So...consequently...

I will be at IRI unless

1) I'm in Greece or Spain
2) I have some college orientation thing to go to
3) I'm on my deathbed or something
Horrible excuses Genia, all of them. ;)

I. Am already. Excited. Because this will not interfere with my trip to Turkey in the least. And as for colleges, well, the way I see it is this: IRI is once per year, college lasts all year. I'm going to have to say that the score for this bad boy is IRI: 1, College: 0.

[Chris Fultz]

If you want to be added to an IRI email distribution, please send your team name, your name and contact email to robotinfo@att.net

Please limit to one contact per team.

We will post info here on CD and the IndianaFIRST web site, but will also email updates to teams that want to get info that way.

:)

[Jaine Perotti]

Unless there is some sort of freak occurence... I will be there!

I love the fact that it will once again be on my birthday. (Although I was completely mortified when they dragged me onstage at the talent show and sang for me... lol)

I had such an amazing time last year, and I definitely want to do it again. If my team isn't there, I will be sure to volunteer. IRI is one of the best run offseason events I have ever attended.

See you all there!

-- Jaine

[BandChick]

I REALLY REALLY WANT TO GO!
But with the fact that my parents laid out $6000 for a new car this year,
(yes, the teal station wagon finally died!)
and the fact that I have to pay them back...
I'm not sure I'll make it!

But I'll fundraise if I have to XD
I'm trying to convince 1089 to go anyway!

[Kyle Love]

Do I even need to answer this question? I will anyway. Yes, I am going! I will try to never miss it the rest of my life. For those of you who have never been, it is bigger then almost every regional. The teams are all "legends" in their own rights. Every match is high intensity and has a certain feel that can not even be described. It is also fun afterwords. There is normally a talent show and a dinner before it on Friday night, maybe a concert by some crazy people. Hopefully, we can get some dodgeball in this year. But, to any of you considering coming. Come! It will be the most fun you have ever had!

[jessjank.]

I absolutely loved IRI last year... definitely going to try to make the trip again.... maybe will be 25's pit girl again... we'll see...
Tons of awesome memories from IRI 2005... shaving cream, bawls, ice buckets, glow stick balls, stake and shake, **** wagon, toy bow and arrows and swords, blow up alligators, hotel pool, laser tag, no sleep... just way too much fun. Hope we can get last year's group together for lots more fun! :) See you all there!

[xzvrw2]

i will be there
pretty sure 65 will be there too
don't quote me though
i will have graduated so i can go on my own...yes
haha
see every one there
<3

[JackN]

Hopefully at least 1 martian team will be able to attend and if not i might just swing by as part of the family vacation.(I met the team there last year :p )

[Taylor]

Plan on seeing the CyberCards there - we'll be easy to spot since we're probably the only team with a 4-digit number....

[Rabbit222]

Henry and I have to make our final trip out there. I'll make sure 222 goes. :D Always have a blast at IRI!

[Wetzel]

For those of you who have never been, it is bigger then almost every regional.
I'm going to IRI to see what a small regional is like. I've only been to one regional that was smaller then IRI. :rolleyes:

I've marked my calander and will NOT be in NY this year. :D

Wetzel

[Alex Golec]

If all goes well, I will be there along with the rest of 469, waiting for that week-long party condensed into two days.

Anyone have any plans on where they're going to be staying yet? (I know it's early, but it can't hurt to ask) I always think the hotel is more entertaining when there's some other teams there too! Especially during breakfast: "I had no idea your team was even in Indiana! I talked to you in your pits yesterday? Ohh... I remember now"

_Alex

[Chris Fultz]

Anyone have any plans on where they're going to be staying yet? _Alex

We will get some hotel deals set up again this year.

The hotels love FIRST and having the teams stay!

[Jeremy Roberts]

Sweet. I plan to be there for my 3rd year. Maybe this year 1002 will actually make it up with me.

[Chris_Elston]

I hope Team 461 is coming. I really liked you guys at BMR this year! Maybe we can pair up the first "three" matches again at IRI and relive the experience! ;-)

[DjAlamose]

This is sounding interesting. Usually our team doesn’t do anything off season, but last year we started to venture out during off season (mainly because I planned it). But if its not too extraneously far away (Indiana isn't that far for us) then we would most likely go. Would be a good opportunity to show new students what FIRST is all about. Looks like another event for the off season for us!

[Lil' Lavery]

I'm definately working to make sure 116 returns for our second go around (and hopefully not get rained on and get last place this time around), and if we don't I'll try to come anyway! :D
It was awesome last year! Thanks again for all of you who helped to dry off our robot :p !

[Hiteak]

After hearing from Ed about IRI on the way to GTR this year, I defiantly want to volunteer.

[Wayne Doenges]

Plan on seeing the CyberCards there - we'll be easy to spot since we're probably the only team with a 4-digit number....
Doesn't Team 1501 count as a four digit number?
Let's see....1 (first digit)....5 (second digit)....0 (third digit)....1 (fourth digit). Yep, four digits :D
We will be there with bells on. Shoot, bells aren't allowed :rolleyes:

[Kyle Love]

Anyone interested in a little bit of VEX action?

[Meyerman]

Team 25 will most definitely make the 12 hour venture out to Indy again.

56 had a great time last year traveling out to Indiana with our good friends on 25 and don't plan on missing the trip this year, we have a new bot, and a BIGGER trailer. PERHAPS! a BIGGER CONVOY of NJ teams. cant wait for IRI 2006!!!

[Rich Kressly]

Anyone interested in a little bit of VEX action?

hmmmmmm .............. ;)
1712 may be in for a big bot, and we've got this Vex stuff (perhaps new recruits for next year...) Kyle, keep me posted on the vex possibilities, I'm going to find out if 1712 is in and how many might be going.

[CrazyCarl461]

I'm definately working to make sure 116 returns for our second go around (and hopefully not get rained on and get last place this time around)Unfortunately, team 461 also knows what it feels like to come in last at IRI due to tremendous robot malfunction. :( It can be argued that IRI is one of the hardest competitions of the year, even harder than any regional in my opinion (except maybe Ypsilanti or Midwest).

461 will be there again and we'll try and bring our Purdue buddies (1646 and 1747). I look forward to seeing everyone there, especially our faithful sidekick, 1501.

[Tomasz Bania]

Team 818 hopes to be there this year, with ot without some of our key mentors.

[Craig Roys]

Plan on seeing the CyberCards there - we'll be easy to spot since we're probably the only team with a 4-digit number....

Not the only one - 1718 hopes to make the trip. I went to IRI once when I was with Team 27 a couple years ago and loved it, so I want to take my new team down to experience the fun.

[Jim Schaddelee]

I cant wait for IRI this will our teams first time .Since we have not been to IRI can someone tell me if teams modify their robots and if so how much?

Jim Schaddelee

[Kevin Kolodziej]

As long as I can get off work, I'll be there! Hopefully at least one of my teams will make the trip as well, and I have a feeling we'll be up for some VEX action too! I had a blast reffing last year and would love to work with the amazing crew again.

Kev

[Koko Ed]

Just found out I won't be going to IRI. I'm going to Jamacia instead. :(

[Lil' Lavery]

The only time people are sad to be going to Europe or Jamaica.... wow :p

116 (or more specifically FVC 18) might be able to participate in the vex action this year if it happens again. Need to back our growing reputation! :cool:

[rufu5]

116 (or more specifically FVC 18) might be able to participate in the vex action this year if it happens again. Need to back our growing reputation! :cool:

Oh you can bet there is going to be some Vex action! I guess this can kind of serve as a pre-imptive official un-official announcement of the 2006 Vex "[game is secret for know]" Challenge!

Any team that is interested please e-mail us at 447.FIRST@gmail.com so we can get a rough head count and a feel for who all is going to be there!

If its anything like last year, its going to be a blast! :D

[Freddy Schurr]

Yeah, I am looking to possibly attending and helping out and also want to see what all the hype is about of IRI!

[mrs. p]

looks like a small group from 233 will be making the long drive again - but so worth it. IRI was one of the best off season events that we've been to. maybe our team will have a better talent than last years "nose pipes"

[Kyle Love]

I cant wait for IRI this will our teams first time .Since we have not been to IRI can someone tell me if teams modify their robots and if so how much?

Jim Schaddelee

As I understand it, you can do any mods that you want, as long as it conforms to the 2006 FIRST rules, typically there aren't inspections, honor system. But, If someone has a issue with a robot they can be checked, I believe.

[Beth Sweet]

I know this is going to seem really strange, but is the registration going to be on the IndianaFIRST website?

Also, what time does registration begin?

[David Kelly]

I know this is going to seem really strange, but is the registration going to be on the IndianaFIRST website?

Yes, we think so. Either IndianaFIRST.org or CyberBlue 234.com.

Also, what time does registration begin?

Not sure of the exact time yet. Rumor is that it will be in the early evening on 1 May.


Stay tuned. :]

[Wayne Doenges]

Will there be a mentor only match? I had a great time trying to put small tetras on top of large tetras :ahh: We posted one of the highest mentor only scores :rolleyes:
I also noticed that there is only one fee this year. Last year there were two fees. One for the arena and one for the gym. Did that change?

[Steve S.]

how about we get some NY teams to IRI :p

[Hiteak]

how about we get some NY teams to IRI :p

Trying to get the team to come, but at least I will be there.

[Chris Fultz]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

The dates for the 2006 IRI have been set:

July 21 and 22
Lawrence North High School (same location)
Entry Fee - $350
May 1 - Registration begins
July 1 - Full payment & Confirmation Due

We are already planning some changes and improvements,
and enhancing what makes the IRI such a unique, exciting event.

Who knows what will happen -
But you might want to stay current on action movies for some
of the 'non-robot' events....

We will have a silent auction for a local charity again -
so keep your eyes open for unique FIRST items that you
can donate to such a great cause -


REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MAY 8 INSTEAD OF MAY 1, SINCE MOST OF US INVOLVED WITH REGISTRATION WILL BE IN ATLANTA THROUGH APRIL 30.

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN MAY 8 AND THE FIRST 'TEAM LIST' WILL BE POSTED MAY 15.

WATCH HERE FOR MORE DETAILS DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 1 - MAY 7.

[Chris Fultz]

Will there be a mentor only match? I had a great time trying to put small tetras on top of large tetras :ahh: We posted one of the highest mentor only scores :rolleyes:
I also noticed that there is only one fee this year. Last year there were two fees. One for the arena and one for the gym. Did that change?


Yes, we are planning a mentor match.

Yes, only one fee. Most pits will be in the auxillary gym with just the hots teams near the playing field (same as 2005).

[Chris Fultz]

I cant wait for IRI this will our teams first time .Since we have not been to IRI can someone tell me if teams modify their robots and if so how much?

Jim Schaddelee

Robots have to stay within the FIRST rules. You can modify as long as you are still within the size and weight limitations.

We work on a level of trust and sportsmanship and do not inspect, weigh and size the robots.

BUT... If the referees feel a robot looks too heavy or too big or there is unsafe goings-on-in-there, then they will inspect certain machines.
PS That BAKER guy is head ref, and he as a keen eye .... :)

[Freddy Schurr]

If I am able to come up, will I be able to room with someone in Indiana?

[Jay Trzaskos]

PS That BAKER guy is head ref, and he as a keen eye .... :)

That's true. But hey, even I passed Baker inspection at GTR.

:rolleyes: Actually it was quite stressful to say the least.

[Chris Fultz]

If I am able to come up, will I be able to room with someone in Indiana?


You will need to work that out individually.

[Andy Baker]

That's true. But hey, even I passed Baker inspection at GTR.

:rolleyes: Actually it was quite stressful to say the least.

You guys were spectacular. It was an honor to inspect your robot.

Andy

[Steve S.]

We'll be there, along with 1930. Our whole teams wont be there, but we'll be able to compete still

[yodameister]

I am trying to persuade my team (at least a few of them) to make the trip up from Arizona.

[Jessica!]

Team 217 (The ThunderChickens) looks forward to being there!!!
I can't wait!

Jessica
217

[aamodsams]

I was a bit depressed after nationals knowing that there were no more competitions and then I heard that we might go to IRI and I can't wait! As far as I know Team 135 will be there. :yikes:

[D.J. Fluck]

Can we expect to see the special hotel rates up in the next month?

[Ryan Dognaux]

I can't wait for IRI 2006. I'm currently coming up with something for the talent show, so I'll just put this out now - if anyone knows they are coming to IRI and wants to participate in a... bit of a FIRST rap... PM me or contact me on AIM.

This should be good :rolleyes:

[Joe Matt]

Awesome! Now I can start making my college tour plans! I don't think my team is planning on attending but I'm almost positive i'll be there.

Car pool Conor? We can stop at UD ;)

[Elgin Clock]

Hmm.. so.. if I flew in Friday, would there be hotels nearby, and how the heck would I get to the comp?? Is it close to an airport or anything?

I'm thinking of finally going. I was told I have to actually..

But.. where would I stay, and how would I get there.. lol

I'm not looking to mooch rides, or places to stay (although that would be fun I'm sure. lol), I just never paid attention to any of the people asking this in previous years and want to know.

Maybe tomorrow at lunch time during work, I'll look at old IRI threads for ideas..

[Jaine Perotti]

hmm... I think I might be coming up with something for the talent show too. I think I am going to put my singing skills to work this year, instead of chickening out like I did last year.

I hope to sing something a cappella, but is anyone out there willing to play a beginning chord for me (so I can sing the rest of the song in the correct key) on any sort of instrument (preferably guitar)?

I am hoping to volunteer there again this year. I also want to travel there by myself this time (my team probably can't go), and I am looking to perhaps share a room with people I know already... so if any of my friends are going, I might be joining you (if my parents will let me, of course). :)

[Ryan Dognaux]

Hmm.. so.. if I flew in Friday, would there be hotels nearby, and how the heck would I get to the comp?? Is it close to an airport or anything?

I'm thinking of finally going. I was told I have to actually..

But.. where would I stay, and how would I get there.. lol

I'm not looking to mooch rides, or places to stay (although that would be fun I'm sure. lol), I just never paid attention to any of the people asking this in previous years and want to know.

Maybe tomorrow at lunch time during work, I'll look at old IRI threads for ideas..

As far as getting to the competition site, there are usually people from the Indy area who will be more than willing to give you a ride. A lot of times, people's flights come in pretty close too so picking a few people up from the airport isn't uncommon.

In terms of places to stay, there are hotels right down the street from the school.

[Chris Fultz]

Hmm.. so.. if I flew in Friday, would there be hotels nearby, and how the heck would I get to the comp?? Is it close to an airport or anything?
But.. where would I stay, and how would I get there.. lol

The airport is on the west side of Indy, and the competition is on the northeast side. not a bad drive, but too far to walk. :)

There are hotels nearby, and several offer IRI Rates (petty cool, huh).

We will post the hotels and rates as soon as we have them. I think there were three that offered deals last year.

As for transportation, it is an expensive cab ride, but you could probably work out for someone to give you a ride from the airport, or get a small group together and rent a car. We are usually done by 5 PM on Saturday, so a return flight at 8 - 9 PM or on Sunday morning would be best.

[Dermot_135]

I was a bit depressed after nationals knowing that there were no more competitions and then I heard that we might go to IRI and I can't wait! As far as I know Team 135 will be there. :yikes:


Yay! Hackmood! we gonna be at IRI!! YAY! HOORAY!

=1]xxxgo 135

[Beth Sweet]

Any information yet on how we're going to sign up on the 9th??? (yes, I know, I'm anxious, it's better than studying for finals...)

[Tytus Gerrish]

when does voulinteer registration begin?

[Tomasz Bania]

All I know is that team 818 will be attending this year!
I hope to meet everyone there!
I'll probably be wearing those tinted glasses that I wore in Palmetto.

Tomasz Bania

[Alex Cormier]

when does voulinteer registration begin?
I double that question and add another, when does team registration open and is it open to all teams?

[Chris Fultz]

There will be an info letter sent to teams that have previously attended or sent us contact info. The same info will also be posted here at the same time. It should be here Friday (5th).

The letter gives the details, but here are some highlights.

We have space for about 60 - 70 teams. Registration starts Monday the 8th,
and will be on team 234's web site. There will be links from here on CD. The web site is www.cyberblue234.com.

Indiana teams and returning teams get first priority, then we try to get a mix of newer teams and veteran teams and different parts of the country (or the world, depending on who registers). That is why we will not post a team list until the 15th. In past years, we have been able to accept all teams that have wanted to attend, but last year we were very close to the limit.

Volunteers will sign up through an email address and the info posted tomorrow will tell what the address is and what detail to include. We try to keep it simple.

The posting will also include info on scholarships, the talent show and the auction.

We have hotels with special deals and should have that info in a few days, also.

Hopefully this covers all the recent questions.

Watch for more info in the next few days. :)

[Nawaid Ladak]

um, i would love to regester, but im not sure if i will be coming, i'll try to convince my team, is there a video or something like that avalable.

[Chris Fultz]

IRI 2006 TEAM UPDATE #1
MAY 1, 2006

Teams,

Registration for the 2006 IRI will open on Monday, May 8, 2006, at Noon.
Registration will be through Team 234’s website – www.cyberblue234.com.

The 2006 IRI is July 21 and 22, 2006

The first listing of registered teams will be on May 15. This will give us time to sort all of the entries and be sure we have the information correct. INDIANA teams have first priority in registration and are guaranteed an entry as long as they register by Friday May 12. If the team list is too long, we will create a waiting list and post it.

The 2006 IRI location is Lawrence North High School, the same location as 2005.

Entry Fee for all FIRST Robotics teams is $350 plus a filled backpack for a 2nd grade student. The items for the backpack are listed below. The entry fee for VEX Teams is $50. While not required, VEX teams are also encouraged to bring a backpack for a 2nd grader.

The entry fees must be paid by June 15 or the team will be removed from the registered list and placed at the end of the waiting list. Any team that has not paid their entry fee by July 1 will be removed from the listing and considered ‘withdrawn’. This has to be done so that we know how many teams to plan for food, pit space and match listings. Please understand this and help us out. If you have a special situation regarding the registration fee it must be agreed through Chris Fultz (robotinfo@att.net)

The event includes Friday night dinner for all team members and active mentors.
You will need to indicate how many dinner tickets you need and include $1 per person for dinner tickets. It is only $1 but helps us get a better idea on how to plan for food.

Please do not plan to come in on Thursday night (July 20) and set up your pit and work on your robot. Thursday night is for field and pit set up and we need to be able to get this done without teams there working. Doors will open at 7 AM on Friday July 21 for all teams.

The 2006 IRI Plans Currently Include:

* Exciting “AIM HIGH” Action on the playing field.
* The traditional “Mentors Only” round.
* Friday Night Dinner & Saturday Morning Donuts, Milk and Juice
* Silent Auction For Charity (we already have some AWESOME items!)
* DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT on Friday Night
* The Annual Talent Show
* Dean Simmons and the Kamens World Tour (We are Stop #6)
* A NEW GAME VEX Tournament – Details announced before June 1.
* The Battle of the MC’s
* SCHOLARSHIPS!
* Traditional FIRST Awards and some unique IRI Awards

Keep an eye on Chief Delphi and IndianaFIRST for updates.

Planning Team: Chris Fultz (234), Andy Baker (45), Libby Ritchie (393)
Event Hosts: 45, 234, 393
Site Host: 1024
More info – next page:

More Info:
(NOTE – THESE EMAIL LINKS MAY NOT BE UP UNTIL MONDAY 8 MAY)

To VOLUNTEER
Volunteer through the 2006 IRI link on www.cyberblue234.com or send an email to IRIVOL@indianafirst.org.
Provide your name, team affiliation, area of interest, experience, summer address,
email address and a phone contact.
Please note that we already have field announcers and MC’s for the event.
Please indicate your area of interest:
Field Reset, Referee, Pit Announcer, Pit Administration, Registration, Queing, Scoring or Any.

For SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to 2006 graduates who are attending a college or university on a full time basis beginning in the summer or fall of 2006.

Send the following information to SCHOLAR@indianafirst.org.
Your name, team affiliation, years in FIRST, college attending, field of study,
summer address, email address and a phone contact and the name of two references who will provide letters for you.

Include a short essay (1 – 2 pages) that tells: What FIRST has meant to you, how FIRST has influenced your college and career plans, and what you career plans are. Please us MS WORD or a word compatible document.

Ask two references to send letters for you. They need to include Your Name and Team Number, their name, Summer address, email address and a phone contact. Please send these via email to SCHOLAR@indianafirst.org. An email format or an MS WORD document is fine.

SILENT AUCTION
We will once again have a Silent Auction for several donated items, most of which are directly related to FIRST and FIRST teams. All proceeds from this auction will be provided to the Child Life Center at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. This is the same facility we supported in 2005.

All items must be paid for and taken with you at the end of the IRI. Winners of items will be announced during the final tournament matches and awards ceremony of the IRI.

Watch Chief Delphi for a listing of sample items as we get closer to the IRI.

TALENT SHOW
We will once again have a top-notch panel of celebrity judges for the Talent SHOW. Send your entry to TALENT@indianaFIRST.org with your name, team, talent and contact info. You must register before JULY 1 to be considered. You will be contacted by the talent committee either before the IRI or on Friday morning. ALL ACTS WILL BE SCREENED ON FRIDAY BEFORE YOU PERFORM. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DODGEBALL
We are still working the details on the dodgeball tournament and will post more later. This tournament will be sanctioned by the Indiana Association of Dodgeball of Indiana (IADI) and will feature professional referees.

HOTELS
Several local hotels are making rooms available for IRI participants. These will be listed separately after the details are finalized.

This info as an MSWORD document is attached.

[Travis Hoffman]

TALENT AUCTION
We will once again have a top-notch panel of celebrity judges for the Talent Auction.




I bid $100 for Dean Simmons and the Kamens' performance.

$.005 Cdn and a bottle of Tylenol for any act pairing Karthik and a microphone

-$infinity for any act involving bad movie song parodies and human-robot relationships

[Chris Fultz]

First, my error, it is a talent SHOW not a talent AUCTION. :ahh:

HOTELS:

Hilton
8181 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-849-6668
Rate: $96 / night
Must reserve before Thursday June 29.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

Super 8 - Castleton
7202 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-841-8585
Rate: Single $49, Double $60, 2 room suite (5 people) $69.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

Candlewood Suites
(still working on this one)

[Lil' Lavery]

116 is excited to make the trip out to Indianapolis again, it was a blast last year (despite our bot getting soaked and coming in last place)! Hopefully we can organize an act in the talent show this year as well. FVC 18 might be able to make the trip too, just need to see if we have the support to bring enough people who want to work with Vex (alot of the Vex kids are looking forward to working with the FRC bot over the summer).

[Jay Trzaskos]

Well it looks like Irrational is sending 229 a message. She's been in Indianapolis since May 4th and hasn't left yet. I'm thinking she wants me to have another go at getting all of 229 there. But at the moment that is looking like a no from our teachers. But have no fears, I am positive i will be there this year. (No Driver education to stop me.)

JT
229

[Chris Fultz]

IRI registration is open.

www.cyberblue234.com

follow the IRI link.

[Ricky Q.]

269 is in. Apparently it is noon in Indiana already! ;)

Can't miss out on some Indiana fun.

[Travis Hoffman]

48 is in. I thought this was going to start at noon! Good thing I checked CD this morning!

[Beth Sweet]

1504 is signed up, let the fundraising begin!

[John Wanninger]

Team 1732 is in (I hope!). We filled out and submitted the registration form, but I'm a little nervous, as we haven't recieved any confirmation email back, or a web page response saying something to the effect that "we got your registration info". Has anyone else got a response/confirmation? We're really looking forward to seeing everyone at IRI!

[Travis Hoffman]

Team 1732 is in (I hope!). We filled out and submitted the registration form, but I'm a little nervous, as we haven't recieved any confirmation email back, or a web page response saying something to the effect that "we got your registration info". Has anyone else got a response/confirmation?

We haven't received anything. I wouldn't worry.

[Tim Baird]

Gael Force is in. See ya guys there. :D

[MattB703]

703 - Team Phoenix is now signed up.

See you all this summer.

Matt

[David Kelly]

Email resonses will be sent out tonight. Remember, signing up does not "guarentee" you are in the IRI, it only "reserves" your spot like how FIRST does during the regular season.


We will make changes to the site to confirm that you have submitted your information. I guess we missed that. :eek:

[Rich Kressly]

1712 is in.

[D.J. Fluck]

Hilton
8181 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-849-6668
Rate: $96 / night
Must reserve before Thursday June 29.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

Chris,

I called the Hilton today to make a reservation from Thursday Night to Sunday and they said there is no record of the Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate in their system. They went ahead and gave me the rate anyway, but I think you better call and check with them to make sure this is properly in place so nobody else goes through the same trouble.

[Chris Fultz]

[QUOTE=Ricky Q.]269 is in. Apparently it is noon in Indiana already! ;) /QUOTE]

We're still trying to figure out this daylight savings time thing, and keep setting our watches back an hour every sunday morning at 2 AM.

How many times do we reset our clocks, anyway?

[Chris Fultz]

Chris,

I called the Hilton today to make a reservation from Thursday Night to Sunday and they said there is no record of the Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate in their system. They went ahead and gave me the rate anyway, but I think you better call and check with them to make sure this is properly in place so nobody else goes through the same trouble.


The contract was just sent back Friday night, so they may not be fully in place yet.

[Ricky Q.]

[QUOTE=Ricky Q.]269 is in. Apparently it is noon in Indiana already! ;) /QUOTE]

We're still trying to figure out this daylight savings time thing, and keep setting our watches back an hour every sunday morning at 2 AM.

How many times do we reset our clocks, anyway?

Doesn't it depend on the current population of pigs and output of corn going on at the time?

[Richard Wallace]

I registered 931. If there's room for us in the field, it will be our first time at IRI. :)

From this thread it sure seems like a lot of great teams will be there!

[Ryan Dognaux]

It would be cool if volunteers could get a conformation e-mail letting us know you guys got our information.

If it's not too much trouble :]

[Brandon Martus]

FYI: The 'volunteer' link up top works, but the image on the main IRI page does not.

[Tytus Gerrish]

the volunteer email isint working i keep geting Delivery failure replys. Chris did I Break the internet?

[Richard Wallace]

the volunteer email isint working i keep geting Delivery failure replys. Chris did I Break the internet?No, I broke it. I got the same message you did, a little while ago. :confused:

[Arefin Bari]

No, I broke it. I got the same message you did, a little while ago. :confused:

Oh darn, I think I broke it too, cause I just got the same message 5 mins ago. =)

... I guess chris doesn't want us as a volunteer. =(

[Tim Baird]

The contract was just sent back Friday night, so they may not be fully in place yet.
I booked the team a room at the Super 8 and got the same confused response. But, they gave me the discounted rate anyways, so, it's all good.

[David Kelly]

Oh darn, I think I broke it too, cause I just got the same message 5 mins ago. =)

... I guess chris doesn't want us as a volunteer. =(


whoops, I broke it. i guess emails don't come in when the account isn't even set up. All should be working now for the volunteer email :)


sorry about that :]

[Jay Trzaskos]

I noticed "Copioli heckler" was not on the list of volunteer options. I guess I'll have to do it freelance, although i was looking forward to a cool t-shirt for my efforts. ;)

JT

[Kyle Love]

A little birdie told me there may be something very interesting going on Saturday at IRI...hint...check out this site (http://www.cyberblue234.com/iri/updates.htm#) for the details.

Where can we see the teams who have already signed up?

[Elgin Clock]

How many times do we reset our clocks, anyway?

2 times a year.
Spring forward, and Fall back!

Trust me. I am a Clock after all. ;)

[Wayne Doenges]

I found three hotels less than 2 miles from the IRI.

Best Western Castleton...$72.00 a night. 2 people
Days Inn Indianapolis...$60.00 a night. 2 people
Super 8 Motel...$70.00 a night. 2 people

All these motels are on or just off 82nd street

[Ricky Q.]

I found three hotels less than 2 miles from the IRI.

Best Western Castleton...$72.00 a night. 2 people
Days Inn Indianapolis...$60.00 a night. 2 people
Super 8 Motel...$70.00 a night. 2 people

All these motels are on or just off 82nd street

From Chris' above post:

HOTELS:

Hilton
8181 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-849-6668
Rate: $96 / night
Must reserve before Thursday June 29.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

Super 8 - Castleton
7202 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-841-8585
Rate: Single $49, Double $60, 2 room suite (5 people) $69.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

[Mike Soukup]

Where can we find the list of teams that have signed up? I'm anxious to find out who's going.

[Chris Fultz]

Where can we see the teams who have already signed up?

The first listing will be posted next Monday (May 15).

If you cannot get thru on the volunteer email, PM me.

Yes, I will send an email to volunteers, but it may be a few days.

Right now Ryan and Tytus and Marian have come thru.
And if anyone could break the internet, I would put my money on Tytus....

[Hafize]

Team 1305 is registered and can't wait to go. Hopefully your robot wouldn't hit another hurricane/tornado.


Hafize

[Cyber Punk 234]

Can’t wait! This is definitely is my favorite off-season event. From the looks of it, it’s going to be bigger than last year. All I can say is I cant wait! :cool:

[anna~marie]

oh man oh man 67 is trying to get a group together!

[David Kelly]

oh man oh man 67 is trying to get a group together!


You guys better sign up quickly! We're running out of openings!!

[Pat McCarthy]

You guys better sign up quickly! We're running out of openings!!

I sent in the registration info around 2:30 today.

[AJL930]

I know 930 is going, I sent the registration form in Monday night.

[yodameister]

Team 1726 from Arizona is planning on making the 1775 mile trip to play.

[Steve S.]

I registered 1591 the other day.......our first time there!

cant wait to see everyone

[Elgin Clock]

ANy tentative schedule out yet??

As in, not just what happens, but when or at least what day they happen??

What goes on Friday as opposed to Saturday?

[Andy Baker]

ANy tentative schedule out yet??

As in, not just what happens, but when or at least what day they happen??

What goes on Friday as opposed to Saturday?

For IRI newbies like Elgin...

Thursday from 1:00-7:00 field setup & socializing

Thursday evening, various informal activities take place, ranging from pit setup groups gathering for dinner to band practice.

Some teams arrive Thursday night, and bring in their stuff

Friday morning (really early) a local television spot is usually made
Teams arrive Friday in the morning, set up their stuff, and start running practice matches

Before noon on Friday, Q matches begin

Q matches last until around 6 or 7, and then there is a meal

After the meal on Friday, a talent show will take place

After the talent show, the DS&K band will see what they can pull off this year

Saturday morning, there will be some consumption of donuts and drink

Saturday will continue, and end up much like a Saturday during a FIRST Regional

Also, there will be a 1 hour dodge ball competition (or an exhibition of special matches?? - we shall see) on Saturday

Essentially, Mr. Clock, it is a downright great time. Show up Thursday evening for the full effect. The above schedule is rough for a purpose... it will be set more accurately within a few weeks.

Andy B.

[Ricky Q.]

For IRI newbies like Elgin...

Thursday from 1:00-7:00 field setup & socializing

Thursday evening, various informal activities take place, ranging from pit setup groups gathering for dinner to band practice.

Some teams arrive Thursday night, and bring in their stuff...

Andy B.

Just a note, the IRI document and website say that teams cannot come in on Thursday night.

Just looking for a clarification or a final ruling on this for planning purposes.

It is nice to unload Thursday and save some time Friday morning, but if you don't want us in there, nothing we can do.

Ricky

[Andy Baker]

Just a note, the IRI document and website say that teams cannot come in on Thursday night.

Just looking for a clarification or a final ruling on this for planning purposes.

It is nice to unload Thursday and save some time Friday morning, but if you don't want us in there, nothing we can do.

Ricky


Ooops... I should not have said that, as I did not know that was the recent ruling.

Andy B.

[Chris Fultz]

Ooops... I should not have said that, as I did not know that was the recent ruling.

Andy B.

The IRI Plannign Commmittee will take this under serious advisement and issue a profound ruling on the conflicting controversy.

:)

(Andy, Libby - I guess we should talk more....)

[Chris Fultz]

Entry Fee for all FIRST Robotics teams is $350 plus a filled backpack for a 2nd grade student. The items for the backpack are listed below.

Somehow this did not end up in the posted version of the letter -

Filled Back-Pack for a 2nd Grade Student
Materials: Small Backpack, 1 pair scissors, 3 pocket folders, 1 box of 24 crayons, 3 glue sticks, 1 ruler with inches and centimeters, 1 package pencils, 2 large erasers, 2 black pens, 2 red pens, 2 packages loose leaf notebook paper, 1 school supply box, 1 package colored pencils, 1 package washable markers, 2 packages tissues, 3 spiral notebooks.


:)

[Chris Fultz]

TEAM LIST AND INVOICES

We will publish a team listing Monday (not sure what time).

Also, we will post a generic invoice on the cyber blue website that has all of the payment information. You will just need to print it, fill in your team name and number, and create a total for the entry (fee + dinner). Please remember to send a copy of the invoice when you send payment - it helps us make sure the credit goes to the right team.

[santosh]

Is there still room left to sign up? Half of our team can't read number so we thought that we couldn't come because of conflicting outreach events. But now we might be able to come.

[JackN]

When is the team list going to show up? I'm really excited to see who will be battling it out at the best offseason competition.

[David Kelly]

very very soon guys.

[Beth Sweet]

The end of Monday the 15th is drawing very very near...

[Ricky Q.]

The end of Monday the 15th is drawing very very near...

Hey its Tuesday in Indiana, lets go guys!

[Chris Fultz]

We are still confused with this daylight savings time thing -
do you add a day, or just an hour???


Seriously, we are finalizing the team list this morning and it will be posted today. Sorry for the delay but there are lots of teams interested and we are working to be very fair in the process.

[mrs. p]

is there an invoice posted anywhere yet?

We are still confused with this daylight savings time thing -
do you add a day, or just an hour???


Seriously, we are finalizing the team list this morning and it will be posted today. Sorry for the delay but there are lots of teams interested and we are working to be very fair in the process.

[Elgin Clock]

Hey all, if you are flying in and/or out of Indianapolis Airport post here if you don't mind sharing a ride to/from IRI.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47425

Post the time you will be flying into Indy, and the time you will be flying out as well.

Let's try to get some rides arranged so nobody has to ride alone. :ahh: lol

(It looks like a half hour from Airport to IRI event site).

[Beth Sweet]

Is the team list on the CyberBlue website the finalized list???

[Kyle Love]

Is the team list on the CyberBlue website the finalized list???

From my meandering experiences, the "Final list" isn't out until after the payment deadline.

[Beth Sweet]

From my meandering experiences, the "Final list" isn't out until after the payment deadline.

Wasn't that the 16th?

[Chris Fultz]

The final list will be posted this weekend.

We are allowing some time for the wait-listed teams that were invited up to respond before we publish.

It is an awesome team list.....

[JackN]

I'm suprised no one started a FF league for IRI

[anna~marie]

oh I'm super excited... I'm now going to IRI
Friday, midday, I'm not riding home with my youth group from our missions trip in Chicago... instead I'm hopping on a bus and riding down! (still tenative, but most likely)
*excited*

[Steve S.]

Yay! only a few more weeks!!! :D

[Dylan Gramlich]

Well i wish i could go but my team isn't gonna be going :(
is someone willing to ship one SparX to IRI :D
how about my 229 buddies i am kinda on the way :rolleyes:

[Ryan Dognaux]

Just a reminder to everyone - if you plan to have an act in the IRI Talent show, you must e-mail your name, team, talent, and contact information before tomorrow (July 1st). The e-mail is TALENT@indianaFIRST.org

[Jay Trzaskos]

I wish 229 was bringing the robot Dylan. Alas, I am the only current 229'er to make the trip.

JT
229

[Pat McCarthy]

67 is staying at the Best Western Castleton Inn for IRI. Is anyone else?

[Dylan Gramlich]

I wish 229 was bringing the robot Dylan. Alas, I am the only current 229'er to make the trip.

JT
229
How are you getting there then Jay?
Possibley pick me up if driving??

[Jack Jones]

The final list will be posted this weekend.

We are allowing some time for the wait-listed teams that were invited up to respond before we publish.

It is an awesome team list.....

It's Friday night - weekend has started?

We're anxious to see if you processed the check for 1213. Our statement came today and the canceled check wasn't in the bunch.

Also, can hardly wait to see the final list. Hope it won't turn out like last year, when the final list didn't happen till the third or fourth iteration of the match list. Just in case, we'll make sure to have breakfast way early, rather than ducking out before our first match. ;) ;)

[Steve S.]

How are you getting there then Jay?
Possibley pick me up if driving??

you can ask alex, i think hes going

[Ricky Q.]

you can ask alex, i think hes going

Please keep travel arrangements between people to PM, IM or email.

Thanks.

[Chris Fultz]

The final list will be posted this weekend.



2006 IRI Team list is posted in a new thread.

[Pat McCarthy]

Best Western Castleton Inn:
.1 mile(s) from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Dave, are you reading this? :p

Edit: Best 300th post ever!

[Chris_Elston]

Dave, are you reading this? :p


Speaking of Dave...


Have you guys ever seen Dave, Woodie or Dean come to IRI? Boy this would be the one to come too if they haven't been before....



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[anna~marie]

Best Western Castleton Inn:
.1 mile(s) from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Dave, are you reading this? :p
*muwahahahahahahahaha*

[Ryan Dognaux]

Speaking of Dave...

Have you guys ever seen Dave, Woodie or Dean come to IRI? Boy this would be the one to come too if they haven't been before....



Dave has made the trip but we've yet to see Dean or Woodie come out to IRI.

[David Kelly]

Best Western Castleton Inn:
.1 mile(s) from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Dave, are you reading this? :p

Edit: Best 300th post ever!


Thats not an actual Krispy Kreme store. That may be at a gas station or grocery store. The only Krispy Kreme store left in the city of Indianapolis is on the South Side, two miles from my house!!

You can't compare fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts from their retail store vs. some at a grocery store or gas station. Dave only eats the best!

[Pat McCarthy]

Thats not an actual Krispy Kreme store. That may be at a gas station or grocery store. The only Krispy Kreme store left in the city of Indianapolis is on the South Side, two miles from my house!!

You can't compare fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts from their retail store vs. some at a grocery store or gas station. Dave only eats the best!
Ah, up here, the closest stores are in Troy and Allen Park. That's about 30 miles each from my house.
Anyway, off-topic.

[Beth Sweet]

Ok, so I probably am just not seeing this, but you've posted that it will be in the "same location as last year", unfortunately we didn't go last year and don't know what that location is. Does anyone have access to that address? Thanks!

[Andy Baker]

Ok, so I probably am just not seeing this, but you've posted that it will be in the "same location as last year", unfortunately we didn't go last year and don't know what that location is. Does anyone have access to that address? Thanks!

Thanks for this, we need to put this location on the www.cyberblue234.com (http://www.cyberblue234.com) site.

Location:
Lawrence North High School
7802 Hague Road
Indianapolis, IN 46256

Lawrence North HS webpage (https://lawrencenorth.ltschools.org/)

Google map location of LNHS (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Lawrence+North+High+School,+7802+Hague+Road,+Ind ianapolis,+IN+46256&ie=UTF8&om=1&cid=39901140,-86023877,15152516337100493636&li=lmd)

Hope that helps.

Andy B.

[Lisa Perez]

Will there be lunch provided for a fee at the event this year?

[Andy Baker]

Will there be lunch provided for a fee at the event this year?

There is a dinner provided for attending teams on Friday night, but no free lunch (except for volunteers). Team 1024 runs a concession stand that provides food during the day.

Andy B.

[Don Wright]

Kind've a technical question...

Where are the balls coming from? The red/blue balls from nationals, or brand new balls of all assortments right from Poof?

Thanks.

[Andy Baker]

Kind've a technical question...

Where are the balls coming from? The red/blue balls from nationals, or brand new balls of all assortments right from Poof?

Thanks.


We're buying a bunch of new balls from Poof. This "bunch" should be enough for the full event (120 if I recall what Chris said about a week ago).

Also, depending on how many of these new balls get tore up, our backup balls are from the host teams.

Andy

[Tim Baird]

We're buying a bunch of new balls from Poof. This "bunch" should be enough for the full event (120 if I recall what Chris said about a week ago).

From what I've found working at 3 competitions (1 field reset & 2 reffing), having 140 (not including spares) works best. That way, you can have the 6 robots fully load up the 60 balls while they're cuing without stealing balls from the field. This alone can shave off a minute or two from each match's setup time.

[David Hoff]

Sorry if this has been said or already asked, I searched.

Can you tell us some of the things that will be included in the silent auction?

[Chris Fultz]

We will get a thread going on the auction items, but a few if the items are:

2 tickets to the 2006 Nascar race at the Brickyard

A supersized FIRST shirt quilt

A signed game ball from the winning alliance at the Isreal Regional

T shirts from the winning alliance at the Isreal Regional

and a raffle for VEX kits

[Kim Masi]

Last night, my dad gave the official "okay" that I can go! YAY!

look for me in a 25 shirt! :D :D :D

[David Kelly]

Matches are over for Friday, rankings problems are being worked on. Look for them soon.

[David Kelly]

Matches are over for Friday, rankings problems are being worked on. Look for them soon.



Rankings attached.

[Freddy Schurr]

So what is happening behind the scenes at IRI? Anything interesting happening.

Also was there some awesome plays or matches you have seen.

[JackN]

The greatest match/alliance ever assembled on Friday. The blue alliance of Thunder chickens, WildStang, and team 70 The More Martians, against the red alliance Cyber Cards, Raider Robotix and 1000 I believe was the third team. That super blue alliance was the scariest thing in the world. They posted the second lowest score in the whole competition. You know 18 to 2 is just a dominating performance. WildStang made two shots while being superbly defended by 1529, 70 had a ball land on the outside of their shooter jamming it stuck but manged to push a ball in the corner, and those Thunder chickens fired absolutely no balls the entire match. It was worse when WildStang received a penalty. But man that was unimaginable.

[AndyB]

Just wanted to say great job to 71, Beatty, 1625, Winovation, and 910, Foley Freeze. You were an amazing alliance and together, took down what I thought to be the greatest alliance ever matched in 2006 with 25, 1114, and 33, not to mention a supurb effort against the reigning IRI and National Champions in 233 and 217.

It was an intense regional. I think I cheered harder in Beatty's semifinal and finals matches today than I ever have in even our own matches.

Oh, and it was great getting to go in for a match and get a reservation for the whooping we knew we would recieve by 25, 1114, and 33.

Great event, great times. Good job. Thanks to all of the teams who helped to organize the event.

[DeAnnaC]

Our team had a great time at the IRI...we went in knowing that we'd have a hard time playing against 3 point shooters, but we did pretty well with our bot. We had played a few of the teams in the St. Louis Regionals and we noticed the improvement that some of the bots had since the last time we saw them.

The younger kids from our team really enjoyed the VEX layout - thanks to the team who thought to bring that layout with them.

I'm so glad we all stayed until the very end - the semi final matches were so intense. I've never seen so many balls flying at the same time - it was chaos! All the teams did a great job!

The whole event was awesome. Thanks to all the teams/parents/volunteers who put it together.

DeAnna
Team 1094
River City Robots

[Wayne C.]

Just wanted to say great job to 71, Beatty, 1625, Winovation, and 910, Foley Freeze. You were an amazing alliance and together, took down what I thought to be the greatest alliance ever matched in 2006 with 25, 1114, and 33, not to mention a supurb effort against the reigning IRI and National Champions in 233 and 217.

I
We're glad our "take down" was so entertaining. It was a great set of matches and the winners did a great job.

WC :cool:

[DeAnnaC]

Rankings attached.

Do you have the final rankings? If so, can you post?

Thanks,
DeAnna

[Jack Jones]

Do you have the final rankings? If so, can you post?

Thanks,
DeAnna

Beat me to it! But also, could you post the match list and such. I'd like to get my story straight as tell anyone who'll listen about Friends of 1213 at IRI '06.