View Full Version : Rah Cha Cha Ruckus Is Ready!!
Kims Robot
10-09-2006, 23:42
So the Rah Cha Cha Ruckus Committee has been putting in a lot of time and effort since Atlanta to put together another GREAT offseason event!! Registration is only $100, and we still have room for more teams and are in need of volunteers, so check it out!! With a live DJ, the NASA field, and return of the Pie Famous FIRSTers contest its sure to be the best way to spend your halloween weekend!!
October 28th 8am-8pm
Webster Thomas High School
Webster, NY
Check out our updated site for great info:
http://www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/
New features since we last posted the Site:
**Final Schedule Info**
**Custom Vex Game**
**Lodging Info**
**Pre-Order Food Options**
Note that this week we will be finalizing the Food Options so you can order & register online. Additionally for teams that wish to pay by credit card, we will have paypal setup for both. You can also pre-order Tshirts and pay with paypal using the food form.
ALSO... for all teams registering!!! If you get your team registered by October 13th, you can get your team number in the Rah Cha Cha Footsteps on the back of the tshirt!!
Please let us know if you have robots we can use for rookie teams, whether they are practice robots, or 2005 robots with upgraded controllers, we are looking for robots to provide to our new rookies!!
We are in great need of volunteers for this event, and all volunteers are fed during their working hours and receive a free Crew Tshirt!!
So check out the website to register your team, signup to volunteer, preorder food or tshirts, or register for our Vex Game!!
:yikes: HEY EVERYBODY, COME DO THE RAH CHA CHA!!! :yikes:
Alex Cormier
11-09-2006, 07:00
Sweet, i am exited and can't wait!
Is is alright if i bring the Entry fee for Vex with me and deliver it the day of the ruckus?
Sweet, i am exited and can't wait!
Is is alright if i bring the Entry fee for Vex with me and deliver it the day of the ruckus?
i cant wait. the vex game seems most interesting... :eek:
Jay Trzaskos
12-09-2006, 18:55
There are only twelve teams registered? :o Come on people let's get it rolling!
Dylan Gramlich
12-09-2006, 20:26
YO SparX will be there and i kno that i cant wait!!!
i will be there watching the Vex and rooting for my buds(Amos and Cormier)
and was wondering if it was official that it was gonna be held at Webster Thomas High School?
YO SparX will be there and i kno that i cant wait!!!
i will be there watching the Vex and rooting for my buds(Amos and Cormier)
and was wondering if it was official that it was gonna be held at Webster Thomas High School?
Yeah it's at THomas.
Is anyone having trouble getting the Ruckus site up?
All I get is the little spiderweb in the upper corner and nothing else.
Alex Cormier
12-09-2006, 21:08
Is anyone having trouble getting the Ruckus site up?
All I get is the little spiderweb in the upper corner and nothing else.
It's fine for me as of right now.
Jay Trzaskos
12-09-2006, 22:09
Firefox has no problem with it. But IE was not liking it at MCHS this afternoon, all I could get was the spider web.
Just spoke to Karthik tonight. Looks like he and I will be there.
Greg Needel
12-09-2006, 23:28
Just spoke to Karthik tonight. Looks like he and I will be there.
you and karthik or 188 and 1114?
Alex Cormier
13-09-2006, 02:10
you and karthik or 188 and 1114?
That would be SWEET!
I don't think 188 will be there but i will see them at Wonderland in a week and a half. As for 1114 I believe it is still being discussed. I did not spend long talking with Karthik as he was preparing for the VEX kickoff today.
Jack Jones
13-09-2006, 08:51
1213 will be there to defend our title. At least our robot, a coach, and a referee will be making the trip. Once again this year, don't be alarmed if you hear reports of a kidnapping at the local H.S. - we'll give them back. :) :)
Steve S.
13-09-2006, 10:41
cant wait for it! its going to be great!!!
and i too am having a problem with the ruckus site, i get the spider web and thats it
BiTurboS4
13-09-2006, 13:13
Is this the field from Goddard?
Greg Needel
13-09-2006, 14:39
Is this the field from Goddard?
yes it is. Also don't forget about the vex game. For $10 you can enter with that vex kit you just have lying around. Check this thread for more details
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48892
Firefox has no problem with it. But IE was not liking it at MCHS this afternoon, all I could get was the spider web.
I'm having problems with it in Firefox as well.
Tim Delles
13-09-2006, 15:59
I'm having problems with it in Firefox as well.
I second that
Noah Kleinberg
13-09-2006, 16:06
I second that
Works fine for me in firefox
Steve S.
13-09-2006, 16:30
it works for me in firefox, it may depend on what version you are using....i havent updated mine yet and now im hesitant to update it....
Josh Goodman
13-09-2006, 17:17
Yeay finally up on CD!! Greg, the Vex game looks cool! :cool: But yea, now the webpage isn't coming up, its just a spiderweb like Ed :confused:
I am excited for the Ruckus, and I know for sure that it will be a great weekend.
SInce I cannot see the Ruckus page on niether IE or Firefox can someone be kind enough to give me an update on the team list?
Corey Balint
14-09-2006, 22:13
SInce I cannot see the Ruckus page on niether IE or Firefox can someone be kind enough to give me an update on the team list?
Looks to be the same as it was.
Looks to be the same as it was.
11 teams?
Steve S.
14-09-2006, 23:00
11 teams?
the site is being moved off the flrc server/webspace to team 1511 webspace, hopefully that may help it some then you'll be able to see it =)
and 13 teams ed
Kims Robot
15-09-2006, 14:24
All, Hold Tight! My apologies on the site being down in IE. As many have mentioned it is viewable in firefox, so use that for now. The transition is being made over the the 1511 site, and we will try and fix the IE bug in the process. I will post here when it is all done, hopefully this weekend!!
Sure glad that Rucas runs 100% better than the website :D
Martinez
15-09-2006, 16:29
It was an awsome time last year.
Things are a little up in the air so I don't know if I'll be able to make it.
The rest of you should go go go! Don't think about it, just go!
Kims Robot
15-09-2006, 17:27
ITS BACK!!!!
The Ruckus Website is now Live & Working again in both IE & Firefox (haha we revived the dead!! like Halloween Zombies!) at
http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/
ENJOY!!! :)
1213 will be there to defend our title. At least our robot, a coach, and a referee will be making the trip. Once again this year, don't be alarmed if you hear reports of a kidnapping at the local H.S. - we'll give them back. :) :)
Is 1213 still known as the Gro-bots or have they changed the team name ( I know you guys weren't all that fond of the name Gro-bots).
looks like its gonna be a great ruckus. cant wait to see everyone.
Dylan Gramlich
18-09-2006, 13:51
i was just wondering how the alliance pairings were going to work? will it be random or will there be picking involved? if there is picking involved will it be the serpentine drafts from this year?
i was just wondering how the alliance pairings were going to work? will it be random or will there be picking involved? if there is picking involved will it be the serpentine drafts from this year?
ARRRGH! No Serpintine draft!
Kims Robot
18-09-2006, 22:30
I dont think we formally published the draft style ahead of time last year.... but last year it was straight serpentine, no picking. It seemed to make for some interesting battles, so it will be likely considered again!
We like the focus at Ruckus to be on training new team members and exposing rookies to the game, so we try not to make it so cutthroat :) Plus picking sucks up at least a half an hour of pie in the face!!
I dont think we formally published the draft style ahead of time last year.... but last year it was straight serpentine, no picking. It seemed to make for some interesting battles, so it will be likely considered again!
We like the focus at Ruckus to be on training new team members and exposing rookies to the game, so we try not to make it so cutthroat :) Plus picking sucks up at least a half an hour of pie in the face!!
You mean seeded picking.
Like this:
For a 24 team event:
1 9 24
2 10 23
3 11 22
4 12 21
5 13 20
6 14 19
7 15 18
8 16 17
I dont think we formally published the draft style ahead of time last year.... but last year it was straight serpentine, no picking. It seemed to make for some interesting battles, so it will be likely considered again!
We like the focus at Ruckus to be on training new team members and exposing rookies to the game, so we try not to make it so cutthroat :) Plus picking sucks up at least a half an hour of pie in the face!!
Say What? You doing that again? This time I will bring lots of cash for a special persons tickets.
Say What? You doing that again? This time I will bring lots of cash for a special persons tickets.
Karthik will garner alot of bucks!http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/ruinkai/evilgrinblack.gif
Karthik will garner alot of bucks!http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/ruinkai/evilgrinblack.gif
I hear rumor that you have volunteered. :p
I had a new idea for a fundraiser.
It's call Fantasy FIRST Raffle.
For one dollar you can pick the three teams. The teams with the best point total wins the pot. The tiebreaker is the total points scored by both alliances in the final match.
Kims Robot
19-09-2006, 22:24
Steve, Yes the pie in the face will return!! But this time it will be done between finals to make it even more exciting!!
Ed, yes the straight serpentine works like that... but question on your fundraiser... if you get to pick 3 teams, doesnt that mean we would only make $8 if we have 24 teams?? Or do different combinations count? Or is it 24 choose 3, so more like $2,024?
Steve, Yes the pie in the face will return!! But this time it will be done between finals to make it even more exciting!!
Ed, yes the straight serpentine works like that... but question on your fundraiser... if you get to pick 3 teams, doesnt that mean we would only make $8 if we have 24 teams?? Or do different combinations count? Or is it 24 choose 3, so more like $2,024?
DIfferent combos .Yeah , I know everyone will pick 1126, 229 and 1213 but will they get the point total in the end?
Jay Trzaskos
19-09-2006, 22:37
I don't know about anyone else, but if we get enough teams I'd love to see an actual draft. If we want to train rookie teams and rookie members, why not teach them good scouting strategies early in the season?
Ed, I'm loving the Fantasy FIRST Raffle, keep me updated.
see everyone soon,
JT
229
The Fantasy FIRST Raffle souds like an aesome idea to help fundraising.
Dylan Gramlich
20-09-2006, 14:25
I don't know about anyone else, but if we get enough teams I'd love to see an actual draft. If we want to train rookie teams and rookie members, why not teach them good scouting strategies early in the season?
Ed, I'm loving the Fantasy FIRST Raffle, keep me updated.
see everyone soon,
JT
229
I would have to agree with Jay. This of course all depends on the amount of teams coming but it wuold be a good learning experience for the younger students/rookies.
The Fantasy FIRST Raffle souds like an aesome idea to help fundraising.
I agree 100% I can not wait for the Ruckus. I am excited to see a great competition go down. :yikes:
Josh Goodman
20-09-2006, 20:24
Awesome idea ed!
Why don't we open up CD for fun events they'd like to see at ruckus (like pie in the eye)
I made a sample Fantasy FIRST Raffle sheet.
Kims Robot
02-10-2006, 17:55
Just as an update...
Teams you can now complete your food pre-orders for Ruckus (trust me they are cheaper than the vending prices, and better food!) Online, and if your team wants, you can pay via Paypal for both food & registration!
http://www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/payment/
You can also special order Tshirts online (they will be orange this year with the Ruckus logo & the Rah Cha Cha on the back!!)
Teams that register by october 14th can get their team number on our shirts!!
So register your teams & Vex teams, order your food & tshirts, and you can pay for all of it online if you want!!
Hopefully I will be there supporting SparX , i know half of the team and the coach personally. This event sounds AwEsOmE!!
Jeremytice
04-10-2006, 23:49
[QUOTE=KDawg]Hopefully I will be there supporting SparX , i know half of the team and the coach personally. This event sounds AwEsOmE!![/QU
I CANT WAIT! Last year it was cool but this year is being held at our school Webster Thomas!
Dylan Gramlich
09-10-2006, 19:03
does anyone know/remember who won last year?
Alex Cormier
09-10-2006, 19:07
does anyone know/remember who won last year?
229,1213, & a sort of rookie team from School Without Walls (who used the Edsion bot from last year and are going to be on the SHock-a-bots).
thats from last years thread.
Kims Robot
09-10-2006, 22:26
I CANT WAIT! Last year it was cool but this year is being held at our school Webster Thomas!
So that means you guys are all going to get a lot of your friends, family and team-members to volunteer...right??? :D
http://www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer/
So that means you guys are all going to get a lot of your friends, family and team-members to volunteer...right??? :D
http://www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer/
..umm yea sure!
Dylan Gramlich
10-10-2006, 12:48
I am inviting people to watch! but i will begin to ask people to volunteer ;)
my mom is volunteering like last year!!!
Mike Starke
10-10-2006, 16:18
229,1213, & a sort of rookie team from School Without Walls (who used the Edsion bot from last year and are going to be on the SHock-a-bots).
Hmmm.. was that a little foreshadowing to the 2006 FLR? -- 229 and 1567 on a winning alliance??
Hmmm.. was that a little foreshadowing to the 2006 FLR? -- 229 and 1567 on a winning alliance??
It would've been awesome to have 1213 at FLR but I think they were at GLR that weekend.
Tetraman
10-10-2006, 16:24
I think I got a friend who can volunteer as well, I'm sending him to sign up.
Jack Jones
10-10-2006, 16:40
It would've been awesome to have 1213 at FLR but I think they were at GLR that weekend.
The registration looks that way again this year - but don't believe everything you read. One trip to Yipsi should last team a lifetime ;)
Kims Robot
11-10-2006, 00:32
Update on Ruckus!!
We look to have 30 volunteers registered... 20 more free tshirts & food to go!! And for a little friendly competition 1511 is leading the pack of volunteers, 1126 close at its heals, and one or two from several other teams. Keep recruiting your friends & team members! (remember, walkins that day will likely not get shirts or choice of position, so register early!)
It looks like we may have 20 teams now, there are 4 that we know of that have not registered, but are planning on coming. We look forward to the rebirth of Team 73 & we now have 1503 and 1213 coming from out out state! 4 more teams for an even 24 if anyone else wants to come!
Many thanks to Jack of 1213 for bringing the robot all the way out for the new rookie team at HFL!!
So its almost here! Start gathering your tools, your creative costumes, your dodgeball teams, your dollar bills to pie famous FIRSTers! This definitely has the makings of one awesome event!
Update on Ruckus!!
We look to have 30 volunteers registered... 20 more free tshirts & food to go!! And for a little friendly competition 1511 is leading the pack of volunteers, 1126 close at its heals, and one or two from several other teams. Keep recruiting your friends & team members! (remember, walkins that day will likely not get shirts or choice of position, so register early!)
It looks like we may have 20 teams now, there are 4 that we know of that have not registered, but are planning on coming. We look forward to the rebirth of Team 73 & we now have 1503 and 1213 coming from out out state! 4 more teams for an even 24 if anyone else wants to come!
Many thanks to Jack of 1213 for bringing the robot all the way out for the new rookie team at HFL!!
So its almost here! Start gathering your tools, your creative costumes, your dodgeball teams, your dollar bills to pie famous FIRSTers! This definitely has the makings of one awesome event!
Who are the other 4 teams?
Jack Jones
11-10-2006, 05:47
Update on Ruckus!!
, there are 4 that we know of that have not registered, but are planning on coming. ...
And the check is in the mail, right?
Jack Jones
11-10-2006, 09:47
Update on Ruckus!!
Many thanks to Jack of 1213 for bringing the robot all the way out for the new rookie team at HFL!!
How could we not bring bot for a team from Ho-NAY-oo-way Falls?
I just hope it doesn't rain in there when they start to cheer! :eek:
Alex Cormier
11-10-2006, 11:36
It's starting too look like a great even once again this year!
Jeremytice
11-10-2006, 22:34
So that means you guys are all going to get a lot of your friends, family and team-members to volunteer...right??? :D
http://www.ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/volunteer/
Yea im trying to get some friends to volunteer and Im asking my family if they want to volunteer! I cant wait its so close!
Sagar Vyas
12-10-2006, 16:19
Around 2 weeks left, hope to see ya'll there...
Greg Needel
13-10-2006, 20:37
introducing a Ruckus production....check out our new video spot.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3097374739567701966&hl=en
rees2001
13-10-2006, 20:43
introducing a Ruckus production....check out our new video spot.
http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/files/ruckus_advertisement_advertisement.wmv
Sweeeeeeet!
You mean seeded picking.
Like this:
For a 24 team event:
1 9 24
2 10 23
3 11 22
4 12 21
5 13 20
6 14 19
7 15 18
8 16 17
So if we take the top 24 from FLR and spread them out as so the alliances would look like this:
1126 271 1567
191 250 1713
378 340 1585
188 1930 1511
578 84 145
229 1518 1405
1901 1591 1551
1559 467 639
Geez the top 2 alliances still look similar (take 229 for 271 and that's not too big a drop off. 229 has better offensive capabilities but 271 is a mean defensive robot. 211 is better than 1713 but 1713 was serviceable).
Alex Cormier
14-10-2006, 15:55
DIfferent combos .Yeah , I know everyone will pick 1126, 229 and 1213 but will they get the point total in the end?
what if multiple people choose the same teams. and those teams give the most points. what will decide the outcome of the winner?
what if multiple people choose the same teams. and those teams give the most points. what will decide the outcome of the winner?
By guessing the final total points of the last match (or I could have them decide the overall amount of points scored in the final. That might be more fun. Will it go 2 or 3 matches? I so love messin' everyone's program up!http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/downloading.gif )
Alex Cormier
14-10-2006, 20:16
By guessing the final total points of the last match (or I could have them decide the overall amount of points scored in the final. That might be more fun. Will it go 2 or 3 matches? I so love messin' everyone's program up!http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/downloading.gif )
sounds like a good idea. hmm. when would this take place, like when does it open and close?
sounds like a good idea. hmm. when would this take place, like when does it open and close?
It opens first thing in the morning (AKA when I get there) and closes after dinner before the playoff tourney.
Dylan Gramlich
16-10-2006, 12:53
ok i was just wondering if anyone has a full or mostly full list of teams coming to Ruckus? I can kinda guess but i have seen so many posts with a bunch of different teams so this would be awesome if somebody has the time, it isnt necessary i am just wondering :D
Alex Cormier
16-10-2006, 12:54
ok i was just wondering if anyone has a full or mostly full list of teams coming to Ruckus? I can kinda guess but i have seen so many posts with a bunch of different teams so this would be awesome if somebody has the time, it isnt necessary i am just wondering :D
view the tems page on the ruckus (http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/) site.
Dylan Gramlich
16-10-2006, 13:00
18 is that all?i thought there was more?
KenWittlief
16-10-2006, 13:32
18 is that all?i thought there was more?
yeah for progress!
I remember doing expo matches at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Rochester
with three whole teams: Kodak, Xerox X-cats, and Gleason/Fairport (maybe four, the original team 73 Edison/Harris?)
I think 18 teams at a one day off season event is excellent!
Dylan Gramlich
16-10-2006, 13:42
yeah for progress!
I remember doing expo matches at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Rochester
with three whole teams: Kodak, Xerox X-cats, and Gleason/Fairport
I think 18 teams at a one day off season event is excellent!
very correct its all perspective! i just thought i had heard 20 at some point, but i may be mistaken.
Alex Cormier
16-10-2006, 13:45
yeah for progress!
I remember doing expo matches at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Rochester
with three whole teams: Kodak, Xerox X-cats, and Gleason/Fairport (maybe four, the original team 73 Edison/Harris?)
I think 18 teams at a one day off season event is excellent!
why aren't we doing this anymore!?
that seems a lot of fun!
KenWittlief
16-10-2006, 14:51
why aren't we doing this (Monroe County Fair Expo Matches) anymore!?
that seems a lot of fun!
It was a lot of fun
it was also a lot of work, for individual teams to set up our homemade fields
to have people there 5 or 6 hours a day for 3 or 4 days
and it was almost impossible to have real matches - most of the time we showed off the robots functions and talked to people about FIRST
I think the Ruckus is a big step up, much more impressive for potential sponsors, schools, and new students to get a taste of what FIRST is like.
Greg Needel
16-10-2006, 15:11
very correct its all perspective! i just thought i had heard 20 at some point, but i may be mistaken.
I know there are atleast 2 teams not on the site, team 340 (2) and the new team from Honeoye Falls.
dhitchco
16-10-2006, 15:15
Here's our press release that't gonna go out to the local media.....should be quite a bit of "buzz" about FIRST robotics come Haloween in Rochester......will you be there too? BOO.
Sat Oct 28 the fun begins
visit http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com for more info.
Volunteers and screaming fans are needed......
Here's our press release that't gonna go out to the local media.....should be quite a bit of "buzz" about FIRST robotics come Haloween in Rochester......will you be there too? BOO.
Sat Oct 28 the fun begins
visit http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com for more info.
Volunteers and screaming fans are needed......
No mention of VEX in the press release? It would be a great chance to allow people to see all aspects of FIRST
Josh Goodman
16-10-2006, 15:59
No mention of VEX in the press release? It would be a great chance to allow people to see all aspects of FIRST
Good thought, also the lego demos.
Alex Cormier
16-10-2006, 16:06
Good thought, also the lego demos.
Lego demo's? Like worthy enough to bring a teacher and a few students up?
I know there are atleast 2 teams not on the site, team 340 (2) and the new team from Honeoye Falls.
I thought HFLs team was getting 1213s robot.
And where's 1591?
Dylan Gramlich
18-10-2006, 14:21
oh baby oh baby!! only 9 more days untill Ra Cha Cha!!! :yikes: So who else is crazily excited!!! :D :ahh:
Greg Needel
18-10-2006, 14:54
I thought HFLs team was getting 1213s robot.
And where's 1591?
HFL is getting 1213's second robot
as for 1591, nobody knows...if they don't compete that is probably the robot that 73 will use.
Jeremytice
18-10-2006, 15:30
oh baby oh baby!! only 9 more days untill Ra Cha Cha!!! :yikes: So who else is crazily excited!!! :D :ahh:
I'm so ready for the ruckus now! It's so close! :yikes:
HFL is getting 1213's second robot
as for 1591, nobody knows...if they don't compete that is probably the robot that 73 will use.
What happened to 768?
ANd what about School Without Walls?
Jack Jones
18-10-2006, 21:05
HFL is getting 1213's second robot...
Not quite - we didn't build a second robot this year. We just stripped one of the '05 bots down to the frame and drive train, mounted a gun and camera, and used it as a test bed. So, HFL will be driving our competition bot.
Greg Needel
18-10-2006, 22:48
What happened to 768?
ANd what about School Without Walls?
768 had admin issues and an event in maryland for a potential sponsor on friday.
not sure what is going on with 1591 (thought that was school without walls for some reason)
as for school without walls, noboy knows and that might be the robot 73 might be using.
Steve S.
20-10-2006, 10:31
768 had admin issues and an event in maryland for a potential sponsor on friday.
not sure what is going on with 1591 (thought that was school without walls for some reason)
as for school without walls, noboy knows and that might be the robot 73 might be using.
Nothing like waiting to the last minute right? :D
Our teams' plan right now is that we are going, unsure of why our team leader hasn't registered us yet. Ive been trying to contact our team leader about registering.....but we are planning on coming at this time.
See you all there ;)
Greg Needel
20-10-2006, 11:15
Nothing like waiting to the last minute right? :D
Our teams' plan right now is that we are going, unsure of why our team leader hasn't registered us yet. Ive been trying to contact our team leader about registering.....but we are planning on coming at this time.
See you all there ;)
Please tell your teacher to register ASAP. Since there is only 1 week left till the event it is important for us to know if you want to be included in the printed programs, and with the layouts for the pits....either way get registered ASAP.
I'm so ready for the ruckus now! It's so close! :yikes:
Yep, I'm excited. Im pretty sure I made human player. :yikes:
Dylan Gramlich
26-10-2006, 13:30
what will need to be done(besides everything) tomarrow? and should i worry about signing up? i know that at least 3-7 SparX members will be there right after school around 2:45-3:00 to help out.
Josh Goodman
26-10-2006, 14:40
setup tomorrow is 3-11. We will be setting up the field, a/v, pits, etc. We already have more than enough volunteers so if you can't come thats fine. However, there is a volunteer meeting at 6 tomorrow, I would suggest you go to that. Volunteer registration is closed, so signing up really won't do anything.
Alex Cormier
27-10-2006, 12:55
wahoo i'll see some of you tonihgt for set up and probably later to see what's going on around 8.
Jason: Will the Vex field be there tonight?
So far tonight was great just helping setup and get 2 good rounds of practice in. Already got help from several teams there on getting the bot to work, and now it seems to be in better condition than FLR this past year. VEX bots look good of what ones I saw there, which reminds me, I should go back to working on mine. See you all tomorrow bright and early.
Kims Robot
28-10-2006, 00:42
Ahh... so much smoother than last year :) (so far at least)
The entire venue is ready to role!!
I have to say, this is definitely one of the most impressive A/V setups I have ever seen!! Two giant screens behind the scoring, a camera shot from way above, video and audio piped into every TV in the school, a Giant screen (of live competition feed) & two thousand watt speakers for Pit Admin!! I wish I had photos from the gym setup... but I guess I got too wrapped up!
See you all there in a few hours!! :)
Alex Cormier
28-10-2006, 21:29
What an event It was a blast and i hope everyone else had a blast!
Congrats to 1126, 378 and 2567(School Without Walls - Rookie this year!!).
It was great to see everyone again and i must say Kim, that pie tasted sooo good. ;)
Also, Greg Vex was also a blast and it was greatly designed. Keep up the good work and see ya at FLR.
Jeremytice
28-10-2006, 21:41
Yea Great job on the Ruckus. I would have to say that I enjoyed this one more than last years. Thanks to all the volunteers and other people that made this possible. I had a blast!
Chris Sturrock
28-10-2006, 21:53
does anyone have full results? like alliance pairings and whatnot. I was supposed to be there today, but something came up at the last minute and i was unable to attend and i am curious to know how my team did.
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28-10-2006, 22:07
The ruckus was a great event! We are so thankfull you guys decided to take on the challenge to put on this event the team president and I know there was so much involved in the planning.
The ruckus also took place at a great time of the year it helped our team truely show some of the unsure members that a FIRST robotics competition can be a extremely high spirited event, giving everyone of the new members hands on experience helped too! They are all looking forward to the 6 week build season at Gleason Works as well as the Finger Lakes and Philidelphia Regional that will follow.
Thanks from putting on a great event once again
From,
Team 578!
Alex Cormier
28-10-2006, 22:14
does anyone have full results? like alliance pairings and whatnot. I was supposed to be there today, but something came up at the last minute and i was unable to attend and i am curious to know how my team did.
Finalists with 1559, 1450.
Final Standings
1. 1503 (11-1)
2. 1126 (10-2)
3. 1213/HFL (8-4)
4. 73 (8-4)
5. 424 (8-4)
6. 1511 (8-4)
7. 1567 (7-5)
8. 1450 (7-5)
9. 378 (6-6)
10. 1405 (6-6)
11. 229 (6-6)
12. 191 (5-7)
13. 578 (5-7)
14. 340 (4-8)
15. 1559 (4-8)
16. 1518 (4-8)
17. 211 (4-8)
18. 1507(3-9)
19. 1930 (3-9)
20. 2567/SWW (3-9)
[U]Eliminations[/U
Quarterfinals
Allinace 2 (1126,378, 2567) defeats Alliance 3 (1213, 1405, 1930) 2-0
Allinace 6( 1511, 578, 1518) defeats Alliance 7 (1567. 340, 1559) 2-0
Alliance 5 (424, 191, 211) defeats Alliance 4 (73. 229, 1507) 2-0
Semi-Finals
Alliance 1 (1503, 1450, 1559 *) defeats Alliance 6 (1511, 578, 1518 ) 2-0
Alliance 2 (1126, 378, 2567) defeats Alliance 5 (424, 191, 211 ) 2-0
Finals
Alliance 2 (1126, 378, 2567) defeats Alliance 1 (1503, 1450, 1559 ) 2-0
*1559 was given to the #1 alliance after their previous alliace was elininated in the quarterfinals.
Freddy Schurr
28-10-2006, 22:23
Who got pied? LOL
Mike has put up Ruckus pics on Robot Photos (http://robotphotos.org/v/first/rachacha-ruckus/2006/)
Kims Robot
29-10-2006, 00:23
Who got pied? LOL
Alex Cormier 1126 alum
Ed Patterson 191
Jason Rees 340/424
Mark Mascadri 1511
Greg Needel
Myself 1511
Steve Warren 188 (Announcer)
Josh Goodman
29-10-2006, 13:36
HAHA! It was an awesome time this year! I think most teams that came enjoyed it. I did!
Lil' Lavery
29-10-2006, 14:00
Final Standings
[U]Eliminations[/U
Quarterfinals
Allinace 2 (1126,378, 2567) defeats Alliance 3 (1213, 1405, 1930) 2-0
Allinace 6( 1511, 578, 1518) defeats Alliance 7 (1567. 340, 1559) 2-0
Alliance 5 (424, 191, 211) defeats Alliance 4 (73. 229, 1507) 2-0
Semi-Finals
Alliance 1 (1503, 1450, 1559 *) defeats Alliance 6 (1511, 578, 1518 ) 2-0
Alliance 2 (1126, 378, 2567) defeats Alliance 5 (424, 191, 211 ) 2-0
Finals
Alliance 2 (1126, 378, 2567) defeats Alliance 1 (1503, 1450, 1559 ) 2-0
Just curious as to why it was decided for 2 v 3, 4 v 5, and 6 v 7 in the Quartefinals as opposed to more traditional highest v lowest?
It was teh most fun I have had since FLR. All of the students from my team didn't know what to exect, but they loved Event and now cant wait till next year's Ruckus.
Jack Jones
29-10-2006, 18:12
Just curious as to why it was decided for 2 v 3, 4 v 5, and 6 v 7 in the Quartefinals as opposed to more traditional highest v lowest?
The latest trend - "No good deed shall go unpunished" ;) ;) :eek:
Jack Jones
29-10-2006, 21:03
RhaChaCha was a fun event for the second year in a row. Everyone involved did a great job in making it more of a "happening" than the usual off-season robotics competition.
My son and I enjoyed working with the pre-rookie team from HFL. They came a long way in just a few hours and managed to keep 1213's robot running strong. Their composure under match pressure, I'm afraid, is going to take a while longer to develop, but we all know that's the hardest part. Their teaching mentor, Dave Ghidiu, was awesome. The kids were flush with excitement about the program. Look for the team from HFL to have an excellent rookie year, with many more successful years to follow.
Alex Cormier
29-10-2006, 21:09
RhaCahCah was a fun event for the second year in a row. Everyone involved did a great job in making it more of a "happening" than the usual off-season robotics competition.
My son and I enjoyed working with the pre-rookie team from HFL. They came a long way in just a few hours and managed to keep 1213's robot running strong. Their composure under match pressure, I'm afraid, is going to take a while longer to develop, but we all know that's the hardest part. Their teaching mentor, Dave Ghidiu, was awesome. The kids were flush with excitement about the program. Look for the team from HFL to have an excellent rookie year, with many more successful years to follow.
That is great to hear and i am very proud of the Ruckus committee and having it being held at Webster this year. That was a dream of mine from Day one of robotics and it came true.
I love to see rookies come in at offseasons and enjoy what they see and reflect upon it and see how well they do in the year.
I brought a classmate form school down and he was very excited and also had a great time. We will only be doing FVC this year, hopefully next year or years down the road Alfred State will bump up from FLL and FVC to FRC.
Kims Robot
29-10-2006, 21:29
Just curious as to why it was decided for 2 v 3, 4 v 5, and 6 v 7 in the Quartefinals as opposed to more traditional highest v lowest?
Ehh we like to do things differently :) Theoretically that should make competition tougher. 6 & 7 are likely a lot more closely matched than 7 & 2. It was done that way last year as well. We do the offseason more for practice for the teams and their rookie members than for the actual competition itself. Its meant to be more fun and less stressful. There were still some awesome matches, but it makes the competition more even.
For all that attended... we will be updating the website in the next week or so with results and information, as well as asking for feedback on how to make next year even better!! We also have a few shirts left that we will put up for paypal buys if anyone is interested.
So thanks to everyone who came, and most especially thanks to all of our volunteers & pie recipeints. The competition this year was amazing and full of true GP!!
I want to give special thanks to 1503 for donating some volunteers last minute, coming so far & for being a great addition to our great list of teams. Thanks to Jack & 1213 for brining their robot for Rochesters newest rookie team! And I cant thank 1126 enough for being amazing hosts and for all their help with setup & teardown. You guys were awesome! And thanks to my team, 90% of them volunteered, and you guys really helped make this event happen!
And last I need to thank some special people. We can't thank Mike Wade enough for all the work with the NASA field, it worked out better than we could have hoped, and Mike was there for us the whole way along. What a class act!! (not to mention awesome trailer!) Thanks to Steve W for coming all the way from the great white north and training a new MC (we hope Angry Eric made you proud!). Thank you to all the members of the Ruckus committee, you are a great group to work with, and you make this event better every year!! And last but not least, special thanks to Bob Schlaegel of 1126, without him, we might not have had the awesome venue we did, and things definitely wouldnt have run as smoothly!
Ok ok... enough of my rambling. I know there are lots of people Im sure I forgot... but thanks to everyone that came, it was a great event this year!! Rah Cha Cha truely Rocks!! :)
Mike Starke
29-10-2006, 21:47
Thank you to everyone for making this event possible! Thanks to 1511, and planning committee for making this event possible, and for putting so much time into the event! Thanks to 1126 and Webster Thomas for allowing us to use your facilities! This was a great event and I look forward to next year!
See you all at FLR!
esquared
30-10-2006, 12:51
... Thanks to Steve W for coming all the way from the great white north and training a new MC...
I'd like to add a second thank you to Steve, both for coming down here and his words of advice after the event was over. Your honest and constructive feedback was greatly appreciated, it was a great honor getting to work with one of the best announcers I've seen in FIRST.
Hope the drive back home Saturday night was quick and uneventful ;)
-EE
The pleasure was all mine. Ruckus is a great bridge to the upcoming season. Great teams, great people and great fun. For those that have not attended you are really missing out. I find it an honor to be asked to help out. Rochester is a vibrant growing area with all of the best qualities that can be found in FIRST. The teams there work together to produce awareness in the community and spirit that can be felt when you are around them.
Congratulations to the event team on another wonderful event. A special thanks to Greg for setting up the VEX demo competition. It gave us all a chance to work on VEX and see what a wonderful product that it is. Also Greg, thanks for being gentle with the pie and kudos to Ed for passing up his tickets twice to allow Greg to punish me.
As for the MC, what can I say. I see great possibilities for the Angry One. He will continue to improve and I will soon be pushed out of a job. Great working with you.
BandChick
30-10-2006, 14:29
I'm sorry I missed what seems like a WONDERFUL event! Hope to attend one in the future, so keep having them!! Congratulations to the winners, and to everyone who competed as well !!
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