2007 New Jersey Regional

[Freddy Schurr]

Let's hear it for the NJ regional. Who is competing, who can't wait, and tell us anything you want about the NJ regional? All news and information concerning the 2007 New Jersey Regional should be discussed here.

[Freddy Schurr]

I have just received word that Team 204 is coming back to New Jersey and competing once again with the good teams from the "garden state" and everywhere else.

Can't wait!

[ewankoff]

i think there is already a thread like this open.

any way 1676 will be back and better than ever.

also looking at the registration team 25 has not entered for the NJ regional (last year chairman's winners)

[Kristian Calhoun]

i think there is already a thread like this open.

any way 1676 will be back and better than ever.

also looking at the registration team 25 has not entered for the NJ regional (last year chairman's winners)
Don't worry, Team 25 will be competing at our home regional once again. We are currently registered for the Hartford regional, and will register for NJ once registration for second regionals begins.

[JoelP]

The Sciborgs will be trying to make their way down to the New Jersey regional for the first time for our 2nd regional event. I'm sure we'll have a blast there (and face some very tough competition too)!

[Vexkingof716]

From what i understand team 716 will be going to New Jersey once again this year and also our usual Hartford regional.

[Graham Donaldson]

1676 will (as said above) be there (hopefully) with a wireless network with forums and possibly scouting data, so bring some wireless-enabled computers!

Lame mantra related to above statement: When everyone pitches in, it always works better! (I think). :D

See you there,

The Canuck

[Libby K]

1923 will be there. of course. =]


we had some doubts about it but we're definitely going to be there, can't wait to see you all.

[FourPenguins]

Team 11 will be back. Maybe we'll finally get to win it...
*Counts chickens before the eggs are even laid.*

[Laura 1547]

1547 is making their first time appearance at the NJ regional!! Right now it looks like we're the only Canadian team going

[BandChick]

I'm so excited that 716 is coming back to Jersey !!
We miss them !!
And I can't wait to meet some more of the Where's Waldo girls <33
1089 will be there, of course.

[Graham Donaldson]

1547 is making their first time appearance at the NJ regional!! Right now it looks like we're the only Canadian team going

FINALLY!!! I'll get to meet a Canadian team. This will definitely be a highlight of the Jersey regional for me.

I'll do my best to find you guys in the stands and in the pits

See you there,

The Canuck

[Rohith Surampudi]

1547 is making their first time appearance at the NJ regional!! Right now it looks like we're the only Canadian team going

Canadians! sweet! :p


75 will be there as usual :D

[Mike Schroeder]

Ill be there as ussual, either with a team or some other volunttered capacity

[DanDon]

I don't know......375 is considering. What do you guys think? Should we come? :p

[BandChick]

COME !! We LOVE having you guys at our regional !!
You're always helpful, spirited, and fun to be around.
Plus, generally are good competitors ~__^

[Athleticgirl389]

Oh yeah!!!! Is it March yet guys??? Lmao. I cannot WAIT to get back to Trenton... meet some new friends, and find the old ones again. Haha

[evanisthat!]

108 will be there! This is our first time there and have NO idea what to expect. We, being a Florida team, are really curious to know how cold it is on the first of march? snow even? cant wait!
Evan

[DanDon]

108 will be there! This is our first time there and have NO idea what to expect. We, being a Florida team, are really curious to know how could it is on the first of march? snow even? cant wait!
Evan

Does that mean we'll get SOAP vids of NJ? :p

[evanisthat!]

Does that mean we'll get SOAP vids of NJ? :p
I do believe so, we SOAPify every event we attend, so unless something drastic happens NJ will be SOAPed. :cool:

[pacoliketaco]

Team 1807 will be attending the NJ regional for the second time.

[slickguy2007]

108 will be there! This is our first time there and have NO idea what to expect. We, being a Florida team, are really curious to know how cold it is on the first of march? snow even? cant wait!
Evan

It is great to hear that you are coming. As for snow, there was plenty of it last year. On the thursday of the event, a massive snow storm prevented teams for showing up or delayed them significantly.

1403 will be back for our 4th year.

[evanisthat!]

It is great to hear that you are coming. As for snow, there was plenty of it last year. On the thursday of the event, a massive snow storm prevented teams for showing up or delayed them significantly.

1403 will be back for our 4th year.

Wow, half our team has never even seen snow! This will be a great experience for everyone. Although its going to be hassle getting everything prepared. Oh well, we are looking forward to it!

[galewind]

Your team would most definitely want to invest in some warm clothes...

And now for your weekly "Visiting New Jersey" PSA

In NJ, we have these things called "pants". At this time of year, most people in NJ are wearing these devices that cover the entirety of their leg, including the lower extremeties. While this may sound a bit peculiar, covering the entir e leg, it helps keep one comfortable when the chilling winds blow on you at 7:15 in the morning outside of the venue.

Additionally, our feet are covered with these things called "shoes". "Surely you jest, as we wear shoes as well" you may be thinking, but there is a bit of a difference. While our shoes are similar to yours, there is a difference in that ours cover our toes as well. Once again, this is for the protection of your feet from the cold as the arena sits on top of an ice-skating rink.

Last but not least, you may want to invest in what we in NJ call "winter coats". These are generally noticable in that they typically contain a zipper and a modicum of filling to insulate the body in our sub-50 degree temperatures, which we are quite occustomed to, though you may not be. Please be sure to find one that includes a "hood", which is an attachment that helps protect your head from the wind. Consider it similar to the notion that we, as New Jersians, feel obligated to wear sunblock everywhere we go in your beautiful state, even on cloudy days (I don't get it, either).

Keep these tips in mind and I'm sure you will find your stay in New Jersey quite pleasant!

This message has been brought to you in part by PANTS.

[BandChick]

Leave it up to Mr. Gregory to make a PSA on pants.

Just an FYI, I'm working on content for the NJ Regional page on the new NJ/NYC FIRST site. So if there is any information that you would like to see, please PM me !! So far I've included local hotels, local restaurants (within walking distance), and I'm considering local drugstores/hardware stores also.

[Sgraff_SRHS06]

Your team would most definitely want to invest in some warm clothes...

And now for your weekly "Visiting New Jersey" PSA

In NJ, we have these things called "pants". At this time of year, most people in NJ are wearing these devices that cover the entirety of their leg, including the lower extremeties. While this may sound a bit peculiar, covering the entir e leg, it helps keep one comfortable when the chilling winds blow on you at 7:15 in the morning outside of the venue.

Additionally, our feet are covered with these things called "shoes". "Surely you jest, as we wear shoes as well" you may be thinking, but there is a bit of a difference. While our shoes are similar to yours, there is a difference in that ours cover our toes as well. Once again, this is for the protection of your feet from the cold as the arena sits on top of an ice-skating rink.

Last but not least, you may want to invest in what we in NJ call "winter coats". These are generally noticable in that they typically contain a zipper and a modicum of filling to insulate the body in our sub-50 degree temperatures, which we are quite occustomed to, though you may not be. Please be sure to find one that includes a "hood", which is an attachment that helps protect your head from the wind. Consider it similar to the notion that we, as New Jersians, feel obligated to wear sunblock everywhere we go in your beautiful state, even on cloudy days (I don't get it, either).

Keep these tips in mind and I'm sure you will find your stay in New Jersey quite pleasant!

This message has been brought to you in part by PANTS.


Don't invest your time in $200 coats that'll do nothing anyways! Get a thermal, layer your robotics T-shirt, get your shorts on and just run around like crazy! And you'll have a few bucks left over for additional stuff like more SHORTS! Remember, Jersey is cold, pants don't make too big of a difference.

This is brought to you by SHORTS, inc, aka the Devoted Short Wearers of the Chesapeake

[Wayne C.]

Leave it up to Mr. Gregory to make a PSA on pants.

.

That whole PANTS thing was off the cuff....

Sorry- just had to let it out.


:cool:

[galewind]

That whole PANTS thing was off the cuff....

:cool:

Oh man, that was so funny, I'm bursting at the seams.

[Elgin Clock]

Oh man, that was so funny, I'm bursting at the seams.

That reminds me of an old-school chant.

"Hey! Do you like pants?"
"No!!!"
"Down with pants, up with rankings!"

It was all randomness in the name of good fun of course. :p

Anyways, I got word Team 237 will be joining the CT factor along with team 716 going to NJ again.

CT pride makin' it's way back to Jersey after a year off!!

<side note> Sara, I have something to add to your list. The Trenton Train station is about a mile from the venue. I took the train in the last 2 years, and it wasn't that far of a ride. A simple less than $20 cab ride worked out for the best. (I'm thinkin' it was even less than 10 bucks.) 10 bucks, 3 minute ride, and I was good to go without having to lug all my stuff a mile or 2 across a major highway.
Always a good thing.
</side note>

[Greg Marra]

CT pride makin' it's way back to Jersey after a year off!!

The current registered teams list on the FIRST website indicates that the CT teams that will be reppin' it in Joisey are: 177, 237, 716, and 2114, a rookie from New London. Additionally, 1991, a rookie from Hartford, is pending.

[Wayne C.]

Oh man, that was so funny, I'm bursting at the seams.

or sew it seams...

[galewind]

or sew it seams...

You know, only a pair like you and I would keep belting out in threads like this. It must be in the jeans.

[Mike Schroeder]

Mr. Cokeley, Mr. Gregory, I like you guys, your both really cool, but if you dont stop, i will be forced to ban you both :-p

[Kim Masi]

This will be 177s first appearance at the NJ Regional! I find it interesting how this year 25 is going to UTC and 177 is going to NJ...a little Einstien rematch, perhaps? :cool:

[Wayne C.]

Mr. Cokeley, Mr. Gregory, I like you guys, your both really cool, but if you dont stop, i will be forced to ban you both :-p


I guess Big Mike feels he wears the pants around here....

[galewind]

Mr. Cokeley, Mr. Gregory, I like you guys, your both really cool, but if you dont stop, i will be forced to ban you both :-p

y'know, just because you think you have a leg up on us doesn't mean you can tell us to zip it. :)

[George A.]

I can't wait. I'm sure they'll be bugs (there always are during the first week of regionals) But I'll be there on the mic trying to keep everyone entertained...and you all might even get a flip or two out of me...depends on your behavior.

[DanDon]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND, we're in!

Team 375 will be back to New Jersey for the fourth year in a row!

We're excited to see everyone again. Especially with a team list this packed. :ahh::yikes:

[hawk_11]

POJO 1302 will be there again. Looking foward to seeing everyone there!

[Sgraff_SRHS06]

Rumor has it that there is a Maryland invasion coming up: 165, 768, 836, 1727, and 1748 are all comin up.

[George A.]

The Maryland statistic isn't a rumor anymore, last I checked we did have a plethera of Marylanders coming up here to compete...and we even have a team all the way from Hawaii.

[hawk_11]

Man, the Trenton Regional is usually highly competitive but it seems to be bordering insanity this time around.

[Vexkingof716]

Team 716 will be back after a year away and we can't wait. Especially me I want to drive against team 25, I never got to challenge them last year. :p

[George A.]

Team 716 will be back after a year away and we can't wait. Especially me I want to drive against team 25, I never got to challenge them last year. :p


I hate to rain on your parade, but 25 is only pending on the team list for NJ, and with 16 teams pending and 4 slots open, thier making it in is questionable.

[Brandon Holley]

125 does not have the funding to make it down to the NJ regional, however, myself will be there volunteering and probably a few other ex-MORTers

[Peter Matteson]

Team 716 will be back after a year away and we can't wait. Especially me I want to drive against team 25, I never got to challenge them last year. :p

You'll see them at UTC.

[Po-ser]

I do believe so, we SOAPify every event we attend, so unless something drastic happens NJ will be SOAPed. :cool:

I cannot wait to get SOAPed. And man, the competition looks awesome. Team 694 will see you there!!

[ewankoff]

thanks to soap we had videos of the palmetto matches. they were really great to have especially to demo for others. thanks team 108 for doing the same in NJ!

[Dylan Gramlich]

i am hoping to make it down to watch with Jay! It will be my first NJ regional(as long as my parents approve :rolleyes: ). But sounds like a great time and hope to make it down to see some of my friends!!

[Alexa Stott]

I hate to rain on your parade, but 25 is only pending on the team list for NJ, and with 16 teams pending and 4 slots open, thier making it in is questionable.

We are officially in! :D

Teams 381 and 816 are probably the most likely to get in next. They are the only other NJ teams on the pending list.

See you all there!

[George A.]

We are officially in! :D

Teams 381 and 816 are probably the most likely to get in next. They are the only other NJ teams on the pending list.

See you all there!


Congrats, at the Planning Committee Meeting on Thursday we were discussing the fact that there were 16 teams pending and only 4 slots open. I couldn't imagine a NJ Regional sans team 25

[Jeremytice]

I'm hoping that I can make it down to watch this year!

[evanisthat!]

thanks to soap we had videos of the palmetto matches. they were really great to have especially to demo for others. thanks team 108 for doing the same in NJ!

Thanks, we are glad to serve all of your regional/championship FIRST video needs. the SOAP cleansing is coming!
108!

[Rohith Surampudi]

Thanks, we are glad to serve all of your regional/championship FIRST video needs. the SOAP cleansing is coming!
108!

whoo SOAP archives from NJ this year!, This year is shaping to be a good one already!

[Mike Schroeder]

Thanks, we are glad to serve all of your regional/championship FIRST video needs. the SOAP cleansing is coming!
108!


alright my question is, Is team 108 HypoAllergenic?

[galewind]

alright my question is, Is team 108 HypoAllergenic?

Does SOAP get the grass stains out of my ...

... nevermind, I won't say it.

[slickguy2007]

I have been waiting to see this, 341 DAISY has come back to visit us in NJ! This regional is really starting to frighten me even more (if that were even possible). ;)

[Lea103]

103 is coming as well... we've been with Jersey/MidAtlantic from the begining.

[George A.]

I was just perusing the team list on the FIRST website, and I have to say...this might be the scariest compilation of teams ever to face off in NJ. We have 3 teams that were on Einstein last year, countless regional wins, and even more awards. Granted none of that matters, but be wary...this regional isn't for the faint of heart.


I can't wait.

[Chris Marra]

I was just perusing the team list on the FIRST website, and I have to say...this might be the scariest compilation of teams ever to face off in NJ. We have 3 teams that were on Einstein last year, countless regional wins, and even more awards. Granted none of that matters, but be wary...this regional isn't for the faint of heart.


I can't wait.
8 Regional Wins Amongst 6 Teams, 1 Championship Semi-Finalist, 1 Finalist, and 1 Champion, will all be there. That doesn't include the countless Chairman's, Woody Flower's, Animation, and other awards won by other teams attending. Looks pretty exciting to me, if not intimidating... Can't wait for March.

To any local teams or veterans of the regional: Do you have any hotel recommendations? Since FIRST won't be providing packages this year, its probably worth looking into things early. What are nearby attractions for students to go to either on Thursday or at night? Is there a confirmed team social, and if so, where? Thanks to anyone who can help with details for new teams attending like us.

[Rohith Surampudi]

8 Regional Wins Amongst 6 Teams, 1 Championship Semi-Finalist, 1 Finalist, and 1 Champion, will all be there. That doesn't include the countless Chairman's, Woody Flower's, Animation, and other awards won by other teams attending. Looks pretty exciting to me, if not intimidating... Can't wait for March.

To any local teams or veterans of the regional: Do you have any hotel recommendations? Since FIRST won't be providing packages this year, its probably worth looking into things early. What are nearby attractions for students to go to either on Thursday or at night? Is there a confirmed team social, and if so, where? Thanks to anyone who can help with details for new teams attending like us.

Chris, a suggestion would be don't stay in Trenton, PM or IM me for some more Info, i can give you some places to stay and things to do

[George A.]

8 Regional Wins Amongst 6 Teams, 1 Championship Semi-Finalist, 1 Finalist, and 1 Champion, will all be there. That doesn't include the countless Chairman's, Woody Flower's, Animation, and other awards won by other teams attending. Looks pretty exciting to me, if not intimidating... Can't wait for March.

To any local teams or veterans of the regional: Do you have any hotel recommendations? Since FIRST won't be providing packages this year, its probably worth looking into things early. What are nearby attractions for students to go to either on Thursday or at night? Is there a confirmed team social, and if so, where? Thanks to anyone who can help with details for new teams attending like us.


Being part of the planning committee, I think I can field these questions.

As far as hotels go, I would have to agree, don't stay in Trenton. The area is definately one that students don't want to be wandering around in after dark. I'll try to find the link for the NJ regional website, where we're compiling all the information that you may need. I'm not sure about attractions either...of course it's Jersey, so there are going to be like 1000 malls in walking distance.

As more information develops I'll keep you posted.

[Wayne C.]

Chris, a suggestion would be don't stay in Trenton, PM or IM me for some more Info, i can give you some places to stay and things to do


The closest hotels seem to be in the Rt 1 corridor in the PRINCETON AREA- ABOUT 20 MIN NORTH of Trenton. That means teams travelling in wil need to find surface transportation to go to and fro.

WC

[JohnBoucher]

The event schedule for the Sovereign Bank Arena does not list the regional. Is the venue up in the air or just not on the schedule?

[GMAdan]

Team 1881 is going again for our second year. I'd really like to see the LAN scouting

[George A.]

The event schedule for the Sovereign Bank Arena does not list the regional. Is the venue up in the air or just not on the schedule?


As far as I know we do have the SBA locked down, and ready to go for March

[waialua359]

Aloha,
we will be coming to an east coast regional for the 1st time and then head on to NYC for some play time...........
Can't wait to see you all there. We plan on sending as much leis to everyone as possible.....:D

[George A.]

Aloha,
we will be coming to an east coast regional for the 1st time and then head on to NYC for some play time...........
Can't wait to see you all there. We plan on sending as much leis to everyone as possible.....:D

as long as I get one I'll be happy.

[capnrmorgan]

Team 1882 will be there. It is a miracle that we have NASA backing for the 2nd year. I can't wait to get back into the game. Hope to see Paul K, Big Mike, John the other Morgan, 1923, 75, 25 and our 1881 neighbors and the rest of the teams that make this the next best thing to Christmas morning!

[BandChick]

On the subject of hotels:

Here is a rough compliation of some local hotels from the NJ FIRST website (I wrote the page, so let me know if you need more help/information): http://nycnjfirst.org/nj_hotels.html

Secondly, if you want to look for your own hotels, check out those in the Princeton/Lawrenceville area. They are likely to be the most convient and safe place for your team to stay. =)

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions, or shoot me an email and I will get your questions answered (if I can't answer them myself): sreffler@usfirst.org

[nparikh]

On the subject of hotels:

Here is a rough compliation of some local hotels from the NJ FIRST website (I wrote the page, so let me know if you need more help/information): http://nycnjfirst.org/nj_hotels.html

Secondly, if you want to look for your own hotels, check out those in the Princeton/Lawrenceville area. They are likely to be the most convient and safe place for your team to stay. =)

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions, or shoot me an email and I will get your questions answered (if I can't answer them myself): sreffler@usfirst.org

I love how Sara did not fail to mention SAFE places to say. The arena is in Trenton, which isn't known to be the safest place in NJ to stay. But like she said, Princeton/Lawrenceville is probably your safest bet, though there may be a few hotels in Trenton.--Just don't stray too far from the hotel & don't do dumb things. Princeton and Lawrenceville are still quite the drive though (at least 10-15 minutes if not more) so you'll be needing some kind of ground transportation.

**and apparently I didn't realize that my coach posted the same thing a few posts above me :-p

[Elgin Clock]

We have stayed at the Courtyard Marriot Hopewell-Ewing in the past if I'm not mistaken.

Not much to do right in the area of the hotel (nice little airport right next to it though), but there was our good luck charm restaurant in 2004 (Hooters) on the way back to the hotel and then by the time we did got back to the hotel, some scouting in the lobby/conference room and then some much needed sleep.

About a 10-15 minute bus ride from the venue if I'm not mistaken.
Not too shabby!

[petek]

The Route 1 corridor north of Trenton has the best selection of hotels and budget-priced restaurants that I know of in the area. Google Map hotels for Lawrenceville, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lawrenceville,+NJ) will give you the list.

The Quaker Bridge Mall is out there as is a Home Depot or two (one also in Ewing). Be aware that Rt 1 is a major commuter route and gets pretty jammed up around the Rt 1/I 95 junction, so the 15-20 min non-rush hour ride to the SBA can become 30-40 min if you hit traffic.

[George A.]

The Route 1 corridor north of Trenton has the best selection of hotels and budget-priced restaurants that I know of in the area. Google Map hotels for Lawrenceville, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lawrenceville,+NJ) will give you the list.

The Quaker Bridge Mall is out there as is a Home Depot or two (one also in Ewing). Be aware that Rt 1 is a major commuter route and gets pretty jammed up around the Rt 1/I 95 junction, so the 15-20 min non-rush hour ride to the SBA can become 30-40 min if you hit traffic.

30-40 If you get lucky, a couple years ago a tractor trailer flipped over on rt 1 and some teams were stuck in traffic for over 2 hours.

[Elgin Clock]

30-40 If you get lucky, a couple years ago a tractor trailer flipped over on rt 1 and some teams were stuck in traffic for over 2 hours.

All that 2 hour delay should mean to a FIRST team is more time to mentally prepare for the competition and get "in the zone".

Kinda like our 3 hour delay by bad descisions by our bus driver in 2004 where we had some great times as a team and by the time we showed up in NJ on 10am on Thursday, had the "get it done" attitude and just went right to work.

I think that was the best example of teamwork I have ever seen in my team. It made me very proud of all of our kids that day. :)

[DonRotolo]

Aloha,
we will be coming to an east coast regional for the 1st time and then head on to NYC for some play time...........
Can't wait to see you all there. We plan on sending as much leis to everyone as possible.....:D

That will be soooo cool. No, literally: Cold. NJ in March is a little bit colder than, say, Hawaii. Although you'll be indoors much of the time, prepare for weather that can be from a high of 45 F to a low of 20 F - during the day. It gets colder at night.

I truly hope we have a few inches of snow for all y'all.

Don

[nparikh]

The Route 1 corridor north of Trenton has the best selection of hotels and budget-priced restaurants that I know of in the area. Google Map hotels for Lawrenceville, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lawrenceville,+NJ) will give you the list.

The Quaker Bridge Mall is out there as is a Home Depot or two (one also in Ewing). Be aware that Rt 1 is a major commuter route and gets pretty jammed up around the Rt 1/I 95 junction, so the 15-20 min non-rush hour ride to the SBA can become 30-40 min if you hit traffic.

I second that. 1 South will become your worst nightmare during rush hour, I live on the North/South Brunswick Border just North of the area, and even just getting past the Quakerbridge area can be a nightmare. Plan extra time if you're traveling along there.

[BandChick]

Depending on where you stay, you can probably plan a route avoiding Rt. 1, at least for the most part. Talk to whomever you decide to use for ground transportation, they probably know alternate routes, or can plan them.

[George A.]

202/206 take you straight to SBA, as does the Turnpike/195...there are several ways to get there...you could even take the train to the Trenton station and walk a couple blocks to the arena...although weather might make that hike a little less than desirable.

[BandChick]

Firstly, the train station is about a mile away. But I do not reccomend walking through that part of town unless you're with a big group. Obviously, this doesn't work if you have to lug tool chests, kits of spare parts, etc.

Secondly, George is right, you can certainly take a variety of roads to get to the SBA, but I reccomend 1/129. Even with traffic, that doesn't get terribly congested. That's the way I went to SBA last year, and while about 50 cars sat at the traffic light on the other side of the street, I got in without a wait. Anyone with driving questions or hotel questions absoultely should NOT hesitate to PM me. I will be happy to help anyone I can.

[Spikey]

Team 293 will be there, who knows what SPIKE will hold this year. Although it will be hard to top our Batman wings from last year:D

I can't make it cause I will be in college, but I will be at the Chesapeake Regional as a mentor I hope.

[pstrapp]

2016 will be there. Can't wait to be back in the game as a mentor.

[waialua359]

WE just ordered 135 dozen "puka" shell leis for the two regionals and hopefully the championship events when we attend. Pineapples for each team also! Straight from Hawaii!!!
WE also have some other Hawaii goodies for all the judges and volunteers also!!!:D

[Libby K]

WE just ordered 135 dozen "puka" shell leis for the two regionals and hopefully the championship events when we attend. Pineapples for each team also! Straight from Hawaii!!!
WE also have some other Hawaii goodies for all the judges and volunteers also!!!:D

ooh! /me wants!

Can't wait to meet you guys.

Uh oh, i sense a hawaiian-shirt faceoff....

[Graham Donaldson]

As do I... Between 25, Dave (if he's there) and you guys, we might have a problem on our hands.

[George A.]

Hey don't forget about me, I can hold my own in an Hawaiian shirt-off anyday.

[gondilon]

Team 486 will bw attending again. We look forward to seeing you all there.

[Mike Schroeder]

*whips out 10 years worth of hawiian shirts out of his closet*

[Graham Donaldson]

*goes to clean out all the local stores of every hawaiian shirt they have so he can have a new one at least every day, if not every hour of the NJ Regional*- :D

[PDF32100]

GOO NEWJERSEYY!!!! yee im from Newark NEw JErsey and TEAM 714 is backk we didn't do so good last year but we r back (WELCOME TEAM 25 u really killed it last season even though when we played u u scored the least points int he whole regional we were the guys that blocked u when u went to go fill up ur bot)

[Dominicano0519]

381 is there

going to our hometown regional again
cant wait

[robbekid]

I think this will be the first year 56 will not be there.. I will be there however to see some amazing teams in actions, I just hope the arena is not freezing like last time..

[Corey Balint]

I just hope the arena is not freezing like last time..
I just hope that it dosen't cause half the people attending to get sick for a month...

[Libby K]

I just hope that it dosen't cause half the people attending to get sick for a month...

Seconded, Corey. Although, it's hard NOT to get sick when you haven't been sleeping for six weeks.

[SteveGPage]

Team 836 - The RoboBees of Southern Maryland will be making its first appearance at the Garden State Regional - Knowing that this regional is one of the premier regionals in the US, we are excited about attending and looking forward to meeting you all there!

[Rohith Surampudi]

Seconded, Corey. Although, it's hard NOT to get sick when you haven't been sleeping for six weeks.

dress warmly, but this year i hear NJ FIRST is planning on buying something that wont get everyone sick to lay out across the ice instead

[George A.]

dress warmly, but this year i hear NJ FIRST is planning on buying something that wont get everyone sick to lay out across the ice instead

That is in fact true. NJ FIRST has been working with the SBA to get something to cover the Masonite floor that they had down last year. This will cut down on not only the dust that got over everything, but also hopefully will keep the cold down.

Although Rohith got it correct when he advised you to dress warmly. It IS an Ice Rink and it will be held in March, so it's not like the SBA can turn the heat up...otherwise we'd have an unintentional water game on our hands...the rack will be hard enough to score on under normal conditions let alone adding it bobbing up and down on a melted ice rink.

[waialua359]

this year, our team chose instead of having a common hawaiian shirt/uniform, to have every member where their own hawaiian shirts with common other "things" such as leis, etc.
We have experience with team 25 as we played against them 5 times last year in 1 regional and at championships.
They got a nice Hawaiian shirt as well.

See you all there!

Now, how far is it from the border in Pennsylvania where we are staying. I believe the town is called Langhorne, Penns.....

[George A.]

this year, our team chose instead of having a common hawaiian shirt/uniform, to have every member where their own hawaiian shirts with common other "things" such as leis, etc.
We have experience with team 25 as we played against them 5 times last year in 1 regional and at championships.
They got a nice Hawaiian shirt as well.

See you all there!

Now, how far is it from the border in Pennsylvania where we are staying. I believe the town is called Langhorne, Penns.....

According to Mapquest it's only about 10 miles, but speaking from experience 10 miles can take you an hour sometimes depending on the traffic, although It shouldn't be too bad for you.

[Danny McC]

Yeahhh usually we just go to watch but 816 will be competition this year. Best of luck to everyone and i hope i meet some cool people

[waialua359]

According to Mapquest it's only about 10 miles, but speaking from experience 10 miles can take you an hour sometimes depending on the traffic, although It shouldn't be too bad for you.

thanks for the info, sounds great! Still need to meet Ernie in person. Talk to him a lot, but never in person.

[Bharat Nain]

That is in fact true. NJ FIRST has been working with the SBA to get something to cover the Masonite floor that they had down last year. This will cut down on not only the dust that got over everything, but also hopefully will keep the cold down.

Although Rohith got it correct when he advised you to dress warmly. It IS an Ice Rink and it will be held in March, so it's not like the SBA can turn the heat up...otherwise we'd have an unintentional water game on our hands...the rack will be hard enough to score on under normal conditions let alone adding it bobbing up and down on a melted ice rink.

I hope they do. Every year they promised to fix the problem(s), but it never seems to happen. I hate getting sick every year for the same reasons.

[Dominicano0519]

Being part of the planning committee, I think I can field these questions.

As far as hotels go, I would have to agree, don't stay in Trenton. The area is definately one that students don't want to be wandering around in after dark. I'll try to find the link for the NJ regional website, where we're compiling all the information that you may need. I'm not sure about attractions either...of course it's Jersey, so there are going to be like 1000 malls in walking distance.

As more information develops I'll keep you posted.




the closest mall is a good 20-30 minutes on rt. 1 so um not really walking distance
plus there are litteraly no fast food restaurants nearby and only a couple of grocerystore/deli's about
5-7 blocks away
so i think getting food in the SBA would be a wise thing to do.

trust me i live two blocks down from the SBA

[George A.]

As far as food goes, the Concession stands will be open for the crowd, also there is the option to get the boxed lunch.

[BandChick]

the closest mall is a good 20-30 minutes on rt. 1 so um not really walking distance
plus there are litteraly no fast food restaurants nearby and only a couple of grocerystore/deli's about
5-7 blocks away
so i think getting food in the SBA would be a wise thing to do.

trust me i live two blocks down from the SBA

There is a McDonald's on Cass St. That's DEFINITELY walking distance.
And there's a few pizza places and chinese food places that are also down the street (opposite direction, but you can't get lost). They're only like 3 blocks away. My team walks there every year. And, there's actually a whole list of places to eat if you don't want concession food here: http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nj_restaurants.html

I do recommend the box lunch deal though, it's not that bad. A sandwich, a piece of fruit, a bag of chips & a soda. It's WAY cheaper than concession stand food, and you don't have to walk in the freezing cold.

I hope they do. Every year they promised to fix the problem(s), but it never seems to happen. I hate getting sick every year for the same reasons.

My mom has been talking to the guys who work at the SBA (apparently she knows a bunch of them), so the NJ Planning Committee IS working hard on it. There's even a possibility that they may purchase their own flooring to go over the ice.

Regardless, you have to prepare for the cold because it will still be on top of ice. IT WILL BE COLD, there's nothing we can do about that. Our team wears 2 pairs of socks and a sweatshirt/long-sleeved shirt underneath our team shirts. We all know it sucks, but at least you KNOW about it. Which means you can take the appropriate actions to better protect yourself.

[DonRotolo]

WE just ordered 135 dozen "puka" shell leis
135 dozen ?? :yikes:

Well, it'll certainly make an impression.

Don

[Bharat Nain]

My mom has been talking to the guys who work at the SBA (apparently she knows a bunch of them), so the NJ Planning Committee IS working hard on it. There's even a possibility that they may purchase their own flooring to go over the ice.
Actually, they promised to replace the flooring as a part of the contract a while ago, to the best of my knowledge. But that promise was made every year. I want a regional at College ave/Rutgers!

[George A.]

Actually, they promised to replace the flooring as a part of the contract a while ago, to the best of my knowledge. But that promise was made every year. I want a regional at College ave/Rutgers!

Technically it was never a contract. After the first year or so we said that we'd like a new floor, and SBA said that they would accomodate us, so far they haven't lived up to their end of the bargain. Like Sara said, it's an ice rink, there's nothing really we can do about the floor. Just come prepared and dress in layers...you can always take layers off, but you can't magically create clothes at the arena.

And as for College Ave/Rutgers. The NJ regional is held right during Basketball season, so the RAC is pretty much out...and if we went back to College Ave then the NJ regional would then be smaller than the NYC regional of past years where there were only 26 or so teams.

[BandChick]

Simply put, we don't FIT in the College Ave gym anymore.

I am going to suggest that we find out if we can use the basketball floor. My mom made a good point that we are between two hockey games and they probably don't want to switch the floors, but they are doing it for the Harlem Globetrotters the next week, so maybe they'll do it for us too. I'll bring it up, but I can't make any promises.

Frankly, it isn't NJ FIRST that's letting you down, it's the SBA who can't be bothered to solve the problem. FIRST is coming up with as many temporary solutions as we can, but the SBA has sort of tied our hands.

[coldfusion1279]

pff, rutgers stadium, duhhhh, then id only have to walk down the street to get there, then again outdoors might be a little problem eh?

anyhow, 1279 will be there, fighting for our third straight NJ championship in 4 years of existence

hoping for new floor, we got sick last year..:(

[George A.]

Simply put, we don't FIT in the College Ave gym anymore.

I am going to suggest that we find out if we can use the basketball floor. My mom made a good point that we are between two hockey games and they probably don't want to switch the floors, but they are doing it for the Harlem Globetrotters the next week, so maybe they'll do it for us too. I'll bring it up, but I can't make any promises.

Frankly, it isn't NJ FIRST that's letting you down, it's the SBA who can't be bothered to solve the problem. FIRST is coming up with as many temporary solutions as we can, but the SBA has sort of tied our hands.


I have to reiterate what Sara is saying. NJFIRST is doing everything that they can to get the new floor, and I assure you that the floor will be better than it was last year.

As far as the cold goes...if you get a little chilly just start dancing! That should warm you up in no time. We have a mascot pit in the front but there's always room for a few plain clothed friends.

Other than that...only 36 days left until the regional...let's make it a blast!!!

[George A.]

It's official...if you simply glance to the top of the page you'll see a nifty little countdown til the NJ Regional!!!


30 days and counting!

Who can wait? I know I can't!

[Libby K]

I can't wait! I'm so excited!

wait....30 days til regional?
Maybe I should get on that whole 'robot' thing...

[Graham Donaldson]

I can't wait! I'm so excited!

wait....30 days til regional?
Maybe I should get on that whole 'robot' thing...

Good point!! Maybe I should get started on the scouting program...(thinks a second)- nah, that can wait 'til the week before-:D.

[Bharat Nain]

Simply put, we don't FIT in the College Ave gym anymore.

I never said we shouldn't have the regional in trenton. :rolleyes:

[George A.]

Hot off the presses, the issue of the floor has been resolved at SBA!

If memory serves me right, we had a horrible cardboard flooring at SBA last year, which not only disintegrated and was a horrific tripping hazard.

This year we will still have that down on the floor (SBA supplies that since it's their ice rink) but NJ FIRST will be putting down Masonite sheeting on top of the cardboard flooring which will significantly decrease not only the dust but will also provide a much safer foundation on which to walk on.

[Dad1279]

Last year's floor was a Homasote product: http://www.homasote.com/id.html

[Sean Marks]

team 2016 will be there. our first regional. should be lots of fun :yikes:

[hiimcristhian]

team 1228 it's not going to NJ regional, but we will be not so far.

[waialua359]

we're the opposite! we are going but from far far away! try 12-13 hours away! DIRECT FLIGHT to newark!:ahh:

[nuggetsyl]

we're the opposite! we are going but from far far away! try 12-13 hours away! DIRECT FLIGHT to newark!:ahh:

What day are you coming in on???

[Graham Donaldson]

we're the opposite! we are going but from far far away! try 12-13 hours away! DIRECT FLIGHT to newark!:ahh:

That's AWESOME!! (and EXPENSIVE!!!) What made you decide to come to NJ? And let us know if you need anything- we're all glad to help.

[xxMORT11xx]

Thats Amazing! tell us how you like NJ when you get here.

[Brandon Holley]

Thats Amazing! tell us how you like NJ when you get here.

you stole my old name!! ;)

[Jay Trzaskos]

Like Dylan noted before, I may be heading down to NJ for my first NJ regional, and I may have a few Sparx along for the ride, who knows...

[Kraemer]

Can't wait to go! Team 11 is gonna rock your socks off!

[Brandon Holley]

Can't wait to go! Team 11 is gonna rock your socks off!

who ARE all of you MORT noobs?? hahaha

[Bharat Nain]

This year we will still have that down on the floor (SBA supplies that since it's their ice rink) but NJ FIRST will be putting down Masonite sheeting on top of the cardboard flooring which will significantly decrease not only the dust but will also provide a much safer foundation on which to walk on.

Is anything been done about the horrible food? What about water? and cups/glasses for water? Are the pits arranged similarly to last year? Most importantly, What are my chances of getting sick with all the new improvements that are being done as opposed to other years with promised improvements?

[DonRotolo]

What are my chances of getting sick
Depends upon how often you wash your hands and/or use Purell.

We concluded last year that it was less a function of the venue and mroe a function of the way Viruses and Bacteria spread from host to host.

I'm proud that I did not get sick, despite spending virtually all of my time in the pits - but I did wash my habds at least 15 times a day all three days, wore gloves a lot, and even then was super careful about NOT touching my mouth, nose, eyes, etc.

See you there!

Don

[Bharat Nain]

Depends upon how often you wash your hands and/or use Purell.

We concluded last year that it was less a function of the venue and mroe a function of the way Viruses and Bacteria spread from host to host.

I'm proud that I did not get sick, despite spending virtually all of my time in the pits - but I did wash my habds at least 15 times a day all three days, wore gloves a lot, and even then was super careful about NOT touching my mouth, nose, eyes, etc.

See you there!

Don

Maybe dressing (http://www.spacetoys.com/proddetail.php?prod=CFS19) up really well will help.

[waialua359]

That's AWESOME!! (and EXPENSIVE!!!) What made you decide to come to NJ? And let us know if you need anything- we're all glad to help.

Thanks for all the offers to help. We appreciate it. We chose NJ because of teams 11 and 25 and the fact that our team chose to go to NY afterwards. We didnt do a NYC regional due to time schedule conflicts with our students taking finals.
What makes our trip more expensive is chartering a bus to take us from NJ on a tour of New York after, including stops to the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building tours, for a total of 6 hours. Then we are staying near Times Square for 3 days to enjoy NY.
Total cost for 25 people. $37,000 not including spending money.:(

Our team members are also on our Electric Vehicle team. We spent November in NY and raced in New Hampshire also.

Then our team flys back home and go back 2 1/2 weeks later to Vegas for our second regional, then come home and possibly go back 3 weeks later to Atlanta for the championships.

Thats a lot of cookies to sell.......~$100,000 worth of expenses per year........:)

[Graham Donaldson]

Thats a lot of cookies to sell.......~$100,000 worth of expenses per year........:)

And one heck of a lot of jet lag!!!-:D

[vVigglEs]

10 Days and Counting!

[Alex Burman]

Wow, it doesn't feel like its that soon. So much left still to do.

[Elgin Clock]

Can't wait! We get on a bus around 1:00-2:00 pm on 2/28!!!

WHOOO HOOOO!! TRENTON HERE WE COME!!!!!!
(Well, actually, Pennsylvania here we come, since we are staying in PA while competing, but whatever! lol)

How many National Anthems are we going to be honored with listening to this year?

USA, Brazil, Canada.. any other international teams coming to NJ??

[waialua359]

NJ, here we come! We leave next Tuesday already! Wow!!!!:yikes:

[Laura 1547]

How many National Anthems are we going to be honored with listening to this year?

USA, Brazil, Canada.. any other international teams coming to NJ??

I'm actually really excited to be the only team singing our national anthem :D

ONE WEEK LEFT!!!

[JohnBoucher]

Can't wait! We get on a bus around 1:00-2:00 pm on 2/28!!!

WHOOO HOOOO!! TRENTON HERE WE COME!!!!!!
(Well, actually, Pennsylvania here we come, since we are staying in PA while competing, but whatever! lol)

How many National Anthems are we going to be honored with listening to this year?

USA, Brazil, Canada.. any other international teams coming to NJ??

5:00 pm

[Bharat Nain]

So we are a week away, did the regional committee buy some flooring yet?

[Rick-906]

watch out guys. i hear the canadian team is a powerhouse this year...
i wish i was going, i'll be at BAE instead

[Mike]

Looks like a stacked regional, gonna be some intense competition.

[George A.]

Looks like a stacked regional, gonna be some intense competition.

A truer statement cannot be said...this might be arguably the scariest bunch of teams I've seen face off in NJ

[Laura 1547]

Is NJ being webcasted?

[George A.]

Originally 108 was supposed to compete in NJ, but for one reason or another they weren't able to, but apparently there's a rumor floating around that 108 is sending up a couple of kids to be in charge of the webcast...maybe one of the students of the team could shine some further light on the subject.

[DonRotolo]

I'm actually really excited to be the only team singing our national anthem :D
Oh Canada! (Our resident Canook will be pleased)

The weather will be (relatively) warm, low to mid '40s during the day, high 20's to low 30's at night, with rain on Friday tapering off Saturday early.

Right now we are having snow, Trenton only a few inches, up here in the north a few more inches. Likely no school tomorrow (but I gotta go to work). So our Hawaiian friends will see snow, and not freeze to death.

Folks, stop by 1676 pits and say hello!

Don

[DanDon]

Hey all, I was just wondering, what is your list of top 8-10 teams at the regional.

[George A.]

Hey all, I was just wondering, what is your list of top 8-10 teams at the regional.

Before I get to the list I'm bringing my digital camera, so anyone who wants to get a picture taken with me, I'd be more than willing to strike a pose.

Now onto my list...in no particular order

341
237
25
1279
103
75
177

this list could go on for a while, but the point is, no matter which way you slice it...the competition is stacked.

[coldfusion1279]

yeah im gonna add 375 to that list, they've been in the finals 2 years in a row now... and also 303 is generally pretty good, i expect to see them near the top if not in the top 8,

I was surprised to see that 56 wont be attending this year. They were always good competition at the event, I wonder why they decided not to come...

how mentors actually go to rutgers? i do, and i am wondering what the rest of you are doing as far as class goes.. i know dean rankin does alot of stuff with the event so do you get excused absences if you have assignments due and things like that? I wont have a problem because i have fridays off and only a couple classes thurs, but I am wondering what all you people do

[Sean Marks]

ONE DAY LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO'S READY!!!!! :yikes: :ahh: :D

[AmayaSaria]

Hrm. I'm suppose to be doing Bio homework...and yet...I wandered onto CD! I guess I get distracted easily! (or maybe its because I belong here all the time?)

Erm. Anyway!

YAY! I'm really excited this year, the competition is going to be tough, but I still wanna wish everybody luck! Its going to be really exctiting this year. Why? Because I'm going to be there of course! ....I kid. Not really. ;)

Yay NJ Regional!

...Now onto that there bio homework of mine....

[Elgin Clock]

After the 3rd most stressful week in this past year this week (bought a new car this week and a few other stressful events happened), the promise of getting on a bus and "relaxing" at a competition this weekend sounds like a nice vacation for me. :cool:

See everyone there. If you want to find me, just look for the person covered with the most blue and orange imaginable.. maybe.

w00t for team colors and planning ahead! :D :D :D

Oh, and keep an eye out for the Banana costume (http://photos-890.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v66/8/100/507827109/n507827109_19890_4742.jpg) in and around 237's pit area.
It's making an appearance in NJ to start off the season right. :yikes:

[Ashley Weed]

Looking forward to dropping by this weekend!

Be nice to your pit inspectors! ;)

[Libby K]

SOOOOOO Excited!

I currently am on crutches [pretty bad knee injury] so, look for the girl who's either on crutches, or, if my dad allows, a segway. =]

Stop by 1923's pit and say hello! We'd love to meet ya!

[Brandon Holley]

Im looking forward to driving down from Boston on thursday night (with a car full of NU-Trons) to go check out the NJ Regional on friday and saturday...

see everyone there!!

good luck!!


go MORT ;)

[Miller]

Team 1676 will be there and I am exicted to see all the different types of robots there if you are there look for ours.
Miller

[Sean Marks]

Im very very excited. Stop by 2016's pit and say hi!! Look for a monkey dancing around the stands. :D

[George A.]

Well I just got home from the arena and I have to say...there sure are a lot of purdy crates in the back! And the floor looks quite nice. I can't wait for Friday, I'd go tomorrow but I have class all day (stupid teachers not letting me go)

See you all then!

[petek]

Well I just got home from the arena and I have to say...there sure are a lot of purdy crates in the back! And the floor looks quite nice. I can't wait for Friday, I'd go tomorrow but I have class all day (stupid teachers not letting me go)

See you all then!Yes, the nice folks at the Sovereign Bank Arena covered the homasote with a fresh layer of masonite, so no dust this year (so far). As of 10 PM when I left, the field was ready and the practice matches were being generated. See you bright and early in the morning.

[Bharat Nain]

Yes, the nice folks at the Sovereign Bank Arena covered the homasote with a fresh layer of masonite, so no dust this year (so far). As of 10 PM when I left, the field was ready and the practice matches were being generated. See you bright and early in the morning.

This is good news. I might actually not get sick this year. NICE!

[The Lucas]

I'll there with AGR 1495 like last year. Very young team this year, so this should be fun.

[MikeSty]

Brian Lucas is the coolest person ever :) Wait until you see what I'm wearing tomorrow :D :D :D :D

Good luck everyone, and GOOD NIGHT!

[K.Shaw]

is there going to be a webcast of this regional? ... since i am unable to attend with my team due to college things :( :confused:

[AV_guy007]

is there going to be a webcast of this regional? ... since i am unable to attend with my team due to college things :( :confused:

We may be up shortly. Just waiting for the call from NASA, wow I have always wanted to say that

[Alex Cormier]

We may be up shortly. Just waiting for the call from NASA, wow I have always wanted to say that

do it! while your calling NASA tell them to fix the VCU feed as well.:p

[KRoth]

Does anyone have any updates with how the practice rounds are going? :yikes:

[Dancin103]

As far as I know, I heard that everything was going great!!!


---I miss being at competition today!!!!

[Chris Marra]

Does anyone have any updates with how the practice rounds are going? :yikes:
Indeed I do. You can check them out here:

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx

We are beta-testing our webcast feed for tommorow. Please post any issues you have in this thread or PM me.

[Sean Marks]

Things went great today. It was a lot of fun. I can't wait for tomorrow. Im home early because my team left with the bus at 4:15. Our robot did really well too:)

[Joel J]

Indeed I do. You can check them out here:

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx

We are beta-testing our webcast feed for tommorow. Please post any issues you have in this thread or PM me.
Hey-- Can you record that stream friday and saturday, then send it to SOAP?

[Chris Marra]

Hey-- Can you record that stream friday and saturday, then send it to SOAP?

I'm already recording it at the request of The Blue Alliance, and I can easily send it to SOAP.

[haroony341]

in one of the last practice matches i watched 25, all alone for the blue alliance, dominating the match. they scored 5 tubes on the highest rack. they were going for their 6th but it fell off as the match ended. not sure if they were all in a row but they one the match 64-0.

[DanDon]

So everyone, after one day of the regional, who are your top 8 teams?

[coldfusion1279]

after seeing a day of action (or well half a day at least, I had class this morning :/ ) heres some things that caught me by surprise...

1. the tubes are that easy to get on the rack, takes time and precision

2. not too many working autonomous programs yet, maybe people are hiding them, but still, not many even with all that talk about getting the cmu cam working

3. It takes alot longer than expected to climb a ramp

4. 75% of the teams there have ramps!:eek:

Sooo, all in all, the game reminded me alot of two years ago... the first day of the comp in 2005 was rather slow and it seemed like the tetras just werent a great idea for a game... but it turned out to be my favorite of them all.

Some top teams (that I saw);

25, 375, 75 looked promising, I didnt see too much tho being in the pit most of the time

[Joel J]

Any robot pictures from today's competition?

[Tom Bottiglieri]

From what I saw on the webcast, 25 and 237 look pretty good.

I feel like 25s arm is going to snap off though! It wobbles ALOT...

[MikeSty]

I'll snag some pics and video tomorrow. I've got equipment on loan from AGHS :D

Look for the pale kid in the backwards fire helmet, yelling loudly.

[Mike]

237 scored a keeper at 2:41PM today.

We tweaked the autonomous a little bit and are expecting a LOT better results tomorrow.

[Bharat Nain]

From what I saw on the webcast, 25 and 237 look pretty good.

I feel like 25s arm is going to snap off though! It wobbles ALOT...

heh, maybe the reason it wobbles is to keep it from snapping off

[Scott Carpman]

in one of the last practice matches i watched 25, all alone for the blue alliance, dominating the match. they scored 5 tubes on the highest rack. they were going for their 6th but it fell off as the match ended. not sure if they were all in a row but they one the match 64-0.

They weren't all alone, but pretty close to it. Our human player was throwing tubes onto the field while our robot was still in the pit.

[Cory]

I'm already recording it at the request of The Blue Alliance, and I can easily send it to SOAP.

Will the quality be any better tomorrow? It may have just been the distance of the camera from the field, but I was on a NASA computer and the picture quality was pretty poor, so I know it wasn't a connection issue.

[George A.]

Well it's 4:19 in the morning and after a dreary night...(suffering thought "The Number 23" doing homework until 1, and going on 2.5 hours of sleep) I'm heading to the SBA shortly...I'll see everyone there!

[Heretic121]

Any updates on when the webcast will begin this morning?

Thanks guys!

[AV_guy007]

The feed is live!:) We are in the opening ceremonies.

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx

enjoy!

[haroony341]

im having trouble connecting to it

[Heretic121]

hhhmmm... was working yesterday in VLC but not today...

*goes + tries WMP*
WMP = no go...

VLC is directing to this mms://163.205.10.22:1755/wmtencoder/njwebcast.wmv

is that correct?

[BoyWithCape195]

Tried WMP and VLC...nada

[AV_guy007]

darn, im not sure what to say right now. looking into it:eek:

EDIT: fixed

[BoyWithCape195]

Got it on VLC :)

[Heretic121]

ITS UP! Opening Events Under Way!!!

[haroony341]

doesnt work on real or wmp11, but it does work with vlc.
thanks!

[Jeff Rodriguez]

Got it, thanks.

[Heretic121]

i only have 1 nit pick... you cant hear the MC or announcers over the music =( lol... any way to turn down the music? If not oh well lol... but Thanks in advance!!! looking great guys!!!\

any chats going on?

aim at work = pfagan121

thanks guys!

[Jeff Rodriguez]

any chats going on?

aim at work = pfagan121

thanks guys!

AIM chat: NJwebcast07

[Rich Ross]

File still won't open.
what media player do you suggest? DO we need to use WM 10 or 11 or what?

[JasJ002]

How can I get VLC

[Tom Bottiglieri]

237 scored 256!!!!

[Alex Cormier]

omg they dominated that whole middle row!

[Hiteak]

Holy cow on that 236! That was really impressive.

[haroony341]

237 scored 256!!!!

that was awesome

237
836
1881

[OneAngryDaisy]

you mean 236 :P

[Noah Melamed]

That was awesome, is the feed choppy for anyone else?

//Edit

My stream was real choppy until I closed and restarted VLC now its running great

also you can get VLC from here:
http://www.videolan.org/

[bjimster1]

That was awesome, is the feed choppy for anyone else?

very, but its probably because the internet here at school is split to too many computers

[OneAngryDaisy]

running rather smooth for me, thanks 177!

[Levin571]

team 25 is so fast at scoring!!!

[Dan Richardson]

Did the announcer just say that 25 invented exploding bacon ice cream or something like that? LoL I'm really confused

[George1902]

Did the announcer say that 25 invented exploding bacon ice cream or something like that? LoL I'm really confused
That's what I heard... "Team 25, inventors of Exploding Bacon Ice Cream!"

I want some...

[Doug Leppard]

How does it look over all for this regional? VCU so far looks like low scoring.

Des anyone know how to get team scores as they are posted?

[Billfred]

How does it look over all for this regional? VCU so far looks like low scoring.

Des anyone know how to get team scores as they are posted?
It's pretty low-scoring in Jersey as well; get five or six hangs, not even in a row, and you generally win a match. Ramps alone don't seem to be saving anyone.

No clue on the scores, though.

[Doug Leppard]

I have seen a lot of 0 rings for teams at VCU.

Last VCU score is 16 to 10.

So the team that did 256, how did it look?

[Alex Cormier]

I have seen a lot of 0 rings for teams at VCU.

Last VCU score is 16 to 10.

So the team that did 256, how did it look?

8 on the middle row.

[av11d]

There are some low scoring matches, but I'd say there are good number of great scorers. I think the elims are going to be terrific.

25 looks to be the team to beat again this year...

[Alex Cormier]

There are some low scoring matches, but I'd say there are good number of great scorers. I think the elims are going to be terrific.

25 looks to be the team to beat again this year...

i'd say 25, 75, 237 and 375 look like the bunch to beat.

[TKM.368]

How does it look over all for this regional? VCU so far looks like low scoring.

Des anyone know how to get team scores as they are posted?

For regional scores, you can browse through here http://www2.usfirst.org/2007comp/events/ (though the NJ scores don't seem to be up yet)


Edit: seems they don't like browsing so now you have to bring up individual pages whose links are now available on the FIRST site.

[Heretic121]

i seem to have lost feed from the event... im hoping its just from lunch =(

[BoyWithCape195]

If anyone from 177 reads this... at 1:02 PM, the webcast feed is not working.

[AV_guy007]

If anyone from 177 reads this... at 1:02 PM, the webcast feed is not working.

NASA had a power outage:eek: . We are back on:)

EDIT: erm, No were not, NASA STILL HAS NO POWER

[Heretic121]

NASA had a power outage:eek: . We are back on:)

EDIT: erm, No were not, NASA STILL HAS NO POWER
i mean this full heartedly... I love you!!! lol...

keeping my awake at work!!! =D

:edit: um ya... at least you have 30 min while im on lunch break? lol <3

[skimoose]

1:41PM Nope. Link is still crashing.

[Jadium]

NASA had a power outage:eek: . We are back on:)

EDIT: erm, No were not, NASA STILL HAS NO POWER

It might just be me, but it's 1:41 pm and it's still not back.

Thanks again 177 for the webcast!

Joe

[JaneYoung]

NASA had a power outage

Why does that seem like a very strange oxymoron to me?

[AV_guy007]

Power is still out. Waiting for an update from NASA. It looks like we will have to wait. Unfortunately theres nothing I can do

[Heretic121]

thank you for the updates so we arent all screaming and yelling with no reply...

cant wait to see your post again with the good news!!!

[AV_guy007]

thank you for the updates so we arent all screaming and yelling with no reply...

cant wait to see your post again with the good news!!!

I was talking with NASA and theirs a chance we can save the webcast for the rest of the day if we can get an outside IP address. I am trying my hardest to get one.

However we WILL be back for for sat, hopefully:(

[Noah Melamed]

perhaps some firsters can lend a hand what do you need exactly?

[AV_guy007]

perhaps some firsters can lend a hand what do you need exactly?

Well if you have a generator.... I'm sure NASA would like to barrow it.:D

right now were kinda in limbo waiting for a response from NASA. They have been extremely helpful. we are also taking hi-res archive footage that will be posted online at some point.

the field control is currently broken so you guys aren't missing anything right now.

I would also like to commend you all for watching. the ratings are in and we were streaming to well over 100 people!

[Jadium]

Well if you have a generator.... I'm sure NASA would like to barrow it.:D

right now were kinda in limbo waiting for a response from NASA. They have been extremely helpful. we are also taking hi-res archive footage that will be posted online at some point.

the field control is currently broken so you guys aren't missing anything right now.

I would also like to commend you all for watching. the ratings are in and we were streaming to well over 100 people!

Thanks again for all your hardwork trying to get this back up! I was supposed to be watching this event in person, but I was caught in Toronto's snowstorm and couldn't make it to my ride on time :(

Joe

[OneAngryDaisy]

Match scores are up (and rankings) for anyone missing out:

http://www2.usfirst.org/2007comp/events/NJ/matchresults.html

[AV_guy007]

Attempts to fix the webcast for today have been abandoned, we have tried everything we can. It is out of our control. We WILL be back for sat on new servers (the ones broadcasting VCU). keep your eyes open for links in the morning.

I would like to thank the people at NASA, they have been extremely helpful and supportive.

Our archive will also be up as soon as possible. thanks for watching! see you in the morning!:)

[Ctrl Alt Delete]

You can post them to Google Video Sam. Our website should catch the feed and have it up.

[George A.]

So for those of you watching the webcast...anything you'd recommend us doing differently tomorrow? Also any pointers for my announcing would be appreciated.

George

[Wayne C.]

Did the announcer just say that 25 invented exploding bacon ice cream or something like that? LoL I'm really confused

Yes- be confused

Team 25 IS the inventor of exploding bacon ice cream but you can shoot Wayne Penn for giving it that name.

We have a running "tradition" to initiate our dinner guests at team functions by telling the restaurant that it is their birthday. We also have a running gag of serving the Birthday Boy a sundae topped with bacon. Our last assistant coach had a birthday 6 times in three months.

I wanted to call it the Evil Sundae- but Penn took the lead.

He was the birthday boy last night......

WC :cool:

[Michael Leicht]

Congrat to my father, Tim Leicht on the woodie flowers award,(Made my regional)


I would like to thank, first starting with Emily Nasson and Conor Ryan for writing the submissions for woodie flowers, Mr. beck for the quote and Corey Balint for another quote.

congrats to 237 for there award in i forget

[vadyr]

congrats to all the award winners! especially tim, on the woody flowers award...hes a great guy and deserves every ounce of appreciation.

on another note, awesome work today teams! i was so glad to see that some of the teams who were overweight, not functional, or just needed a few rounds to warm up got going and had a blast out there! i really love this regional, its a GREAT bunch of teams every year and a blast to participate in! lets go get em tomorrow! i hope to see you all in the quarters, semis, and finals! good luck! and remember...its just a game, but a hell of a game at that!

[Sean Marks]

It was a lot of fun today. Our rookie robot is on a real roll. :ahh: Were very excited for tomorrows matches. (Even though we got stuck with 7 not 8, but were still very excited. :D )

Good Luck to All Teams

[Doug Leppard]

It was a lot of fun today. Our rookie robot is on a real roll. :ahh: Were very excited for tomorrows matches. (Even though we got stuck with 7 not 8, but were still very excited. :D )

Good Luck to All Teams

Good standing for your first regional. I remember our first, I think we finished 40 out of 42.

[George A.]

Good standing for your first regional. I remember our first, I think we finished 40 out of 42.

And yet you guys managed to do well for your rookie year :-)

[MikeSty]

Good job today everyone :) The freshman on my team have been successfully hooked!!!

Let's rock tomorrow.

[Doug Leppard]

And yet you guys managed to do well for your rookie year :-)

I was talking about my first team 1083.

1902 did extemely well in its rookie year and almost won its first regional and almost won Archemedies and was 9-0 at Houston. that was very unusual.

Our joke was we didn't win at Atlanta to leave room for this year :) .

That was a special year, hard to duplicate, we felt very luckie and fortunate indeed.

[Greg Marra]

Day one results from the New Jersey Regional have been posted on the TBA TV Match Archive System (http://www.thebluealliance.net/tbatv/matchlist.php?eventid=4). Video will be up following the competition, but for now you can view match statistics.

Stay tuned, more features are on the way.

[MikeSty]

Don Polec visited us, and I look like a goof on the news:

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/index?section=features&id=4489194

Click the Robotics video in the little video box and wait for the advertisement.

Enjoi :D

[TKM.368]

Don Polec visited us, and I look like a goof on the news:

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/index?section=features&id=4489194

Click the Robotics video in the little video box and wait for the advertisement.

Enjoi :D

Just wondering... are those sideshields that your Regional Director is wearing on his glasses approved for the pits?

[BoyWithCape195]

Any news on a new webcast link?

[Daisy]

Isn't this it? (http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx) I don't think it will start working though untill it is closer to 9.

[BoyWithCape195]

Attempts to fix the webcast for today have been abandoned, we have tried everything we can. It is out of our control. We WILL be back for sat on new servers (the ones broadcasting VCU). keep your eyes open for links in the morning.

I would like to thank the people at NASA, they have been extremely helpful and supportive.

Our archive will also be up as soon as possible. thanks for watching! see you in the morning!:)


Im going off what i saw here from the people running the webcast at NJ. And, VCU is up right now, so i figured it should be about time for them to reveal the new link.

[AV_guy007]

We are up now!
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx

[Liz Smith]

We are up now!
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/video/njwebcast.asx

yay! Its working for me

[BoyWithCape195]

Yeah!:)

[Hiteak]

Got in just in time to see the first match. I'm glad I did!

[Rich Wong]

Go Mr. MC, Wayne Penn!
:]

[Levin571]

The webcast isn't working here for me. It might be too busy