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Hey all,
Looks like we're gonna have an interesting regional this year.
A couple of things add to this excitement. First, a move to a new venue (The Javits Center!!). We also got a couple of new teams attending, including another team from England, and we've got team 56 (Robbe Xtreme) registered, along with lots more teams pending (11, 422, and lots of others).
So who's planning on coming?
Feel free to discuss anything related to this regional in this thread, who's coming, who's going to win, and more, and more.
please tell me you meant 2007?
FourPenguins
31-10-2006, 19:28
Yup, Team 11 is making our first appearance in New York!
It's going to be a different atmosphere for us. The past three years, we've gone south to Palmetto. We really love it down there; the people (and the weather!) are great, but for budget and travel reasons, we're going to the Big Apple this year. I don't know what took us so long, really. It's right around the corner.
I'm looking forward to a great competition, and I especially like the new venue. I was at the Javitts Center for NextFest, and it's great, but I do wonder about spectators. (Are there any stands there?)
Apparently, we're going to be getting at least the amount of stands that there were at Riverbank (The previous venue.). But I hope that there will be more, because we're going to have about twice the number of teams attending.
Hopefully, they also decide to webcast the regional. ;)
George A.
31-10-2006, 21:40
Ok well here's my challenge to all teams in the NYC regional.
In the past the crowd excitement hasn't really been up to par with other regionals. And now with a bigger venue we need the excitment to be bigger than ever. If you guys do your part to make things intense, I'll do my part by entertaining you as co-MC.
Deal?
YEA!! LET'S GET PUMPED!!!!
Come on guys, you got the friendly rivalry down pat, lets show it by cheering your voice away.
BandChick
01-11-2006, 14:21
NYC is always fun, but I can't wait to see what a bigger venue brings to this event! Additionally, and I bet you didn't know there will be the first ever Science & Technology Career Fair! Which is ....awesome. So if you have a free minute at the event, you can talk to companies who are looking for employees to do exactly what you're interested in!
Still, it sort of weirds me out that the regional is Friday - Sunday this year. But, if that was the cost of getting the Javit's, then I'm all for it !
FourPenguins
01-11-2006, 18:08
Ok well here's my challenge to all teams in the NYC regional.
In the past the crowd excitement hasn't really been up to par with other regionals. And now with a bigger venue we need the excitment to be bigger than ever. If you guys do your part to make things intense, I'll do my part by entertaining you as co-MC.
Deal?
You're on George!
Corey Balint
01-11-2006, 18:17
Question for all. Does anyone know why the regional goes from Friday to Sunday?
slickguy2007
01-11-2006, 18:37
Question for all. Does anyone know why the regional goes from Friday to Sunday?
I'd assume that those were the only available dates for the arena, so FIRST had not other choice but to set those dates.
Corey Balint
01-11-2006, 18:38
I'd assume that was the only time FIRST was able to book the arena for the NYC regional.
Thats what I had assumed too. But I wanna see if anyone has anything concrete.
Thats what I had assumed too. But I wanna see if anyone has anything concrete.
Last year it was because of the NCAA tournament. They didn't have enough time to setup everything, I guess.
Corey Balint
01-11-2006, 18:57
Last year it was because of the NCAA tournament. They didn't have enough time to setup everything, I guess.
Currently, the Javits Center site has nothing around that time, just stuff in the first week of march. But yeah, I can see how thats most probably what it is.
Rich Wong
01-11-2006, 19:36
Thats what I had assumed too. But I wanna see if anyone has anything concrete.
It is pretty concrete.
The deposite was made.
The test run was successful (NEXTFEST).
And the volunteer list is filling up...
:]
Corey Balint
01-11-2006, 19:38
It is pretty concrete.
The deposite was made.
The test run was successful (NEXTFEST).
And the volunteer list is filling up...
:]
Wrong concrete evidence I was talking about. haha.
I meant concrete as in why it is indeed Friday-Sunday.
And you were the man I knew would answer.
Was the reason that its Friday to Sunday just because of the Javits Center openings?
Rich Wong
01-11-2006, 19:54
Wrong concrete evidence I was talking about. haha.
I meant concrete as in why it is indeed Friday-Sunday.
And you were the man I knew would answer.
Was the reason that its Friday to Sunday just because of the Javits Center openings?
Correct! Because of the loading and unloading of equipment, Friday-Sunday was the only days available to NYC FIRST.
:]
mtaman02
01-11-2006, 20:12
It is pretty concrete.
The deposite was made.
The test run was successful (NEXTFEST).
And the volunteer list is filling up...
:]
Well since I have been checking the VIMS lately I have noticed that nothing has been changed yet so I would like to know if I can get on that volunteer list I will PM you with preferences.
John Neun
02-11-2006, 11:00
Wow, the Javits Center! Congratulations! I would LOVE for us (Team 20) to make it to the NYC regional this year. It has always held a soft spot in my heart.
Rich Wong
10-03-2007, 07:20
The Top 10 Reasons to Attend the New York City Regional!
1. FRC at the Javits Center
Come join us for our first year in the Javits center. We’re making the NYC FRC event bigger and better than ever by moving to the city’s premier event location. Join over 60 teams competing in the NYC FRC competition!
2. New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair
Be part of the inaugural New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair. Bring your resumé. Prepare for the opportunity to meet representatives from twenty of the New York City metro-regions major employers. Learn more about the ways in which science and technology are used in their enterprises.
3. New York City is #1
New York City is the World’s Best City (Travel + Leisure), the World’s Hottest City (Condé Nast Traveler), the Safest Large City in America (F.B.I. crime statistics), the Greenest Large City in the U.S. (Trust for Public Land), and the Best Sports City in North America (The Sporting News).
(see the full list below!)
http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nyc_10.html
*** Message for teams attending the NYC Regional ***
At registration Teams will be assigned a PIT station for your robot AND a Team Table a the Team Cafe setup in a separate area. Teams will be responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping of their pit and the table. These are your second home for three days. :)
Due to the quantity of teams, some teams will need to share a table.
mtaman02
10-03-2007, 14:13
Rich
I have counted these reasons over and over and over again and all I come up with is 3 not 10. BTW math was not my better subject, I have 4 Math Regents failures to prove it =).
Anyway see you and the rest of the Field Assembly Crew on Thursday Afternoon.
aallen88
11-03-2007, 12:40
Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend :-D.
(I'll be on spring break, w00t!)
Rich
I have counted these reasons over and over and over again and all I come up with is 3 not 10. BTW math was not my better subject, I have 4 Math Regents failures to prove it =).
Anyway see you and the rest of the Field Assembly Crew on Thursday Afternoon.
Here's the full top 10 list.....
Top 10 Reasons to Come to the NYC FIRST Robotics Competition
1. FRC at the Javits Center.
Come join us for our first year in the Javits center. We’re making the NYC FRC event bigger and better than ever by moving to the city’s premier event location. Join over 60 teams competing in the NYC FRC competition
2. New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair.
Be part of the inaugural New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair. Bring your resume. Prepare for the opportunity to meet representatives from twenty of the New York City metro-regions major employers. Learn more about the ways in which science and technology are used in their enterprises.
3. New York City is #1.
New York City is the World’s Best City (Travel + Leisure), the World’s Hottest City (Condé Nast Traveler), the Safest Large City in America (F.B.I. crime statistics), the Greenest Large City in the U.S. (Trust for Public Land), and the Best Sports City in North America (The Sporting News).
4. World Capital.
New York City is the global leader in commerce and culture, the world's most intriguing and diverse city. A visit to New York is, quite simply, an unforgettable experience.
5. It’s Easy to Get Here & Great Value too.
With three major airports serving the New York City area there are flights available to New York from every city in the USA and from anywhere in the World. With more than one million flights a year at competitive prices, plus a wide range of hotel choices, New York is excellent value and an outstanding experience - Costs fall well below those of other major cities and world capitals.
6. Choice of Hotels.
New York City has more than 71,000 hotel rooms, so you’ll have your pick of location, price, and ambiance. Every destination says they've got something for everyone - New York really does!
7. One-of-a-kind Venues.
From historic Broadway theaters to an aircraft carrier-turned-museum, from an Egyptian temple to a space-age model of the universe, New York City has very special places to visit and enjoy. And there’s a restaurant in the city to cater for every conceivable culinary requirement.
8. Outstanding Transportation Options.
Getting to and around New York City is convenient, thanks to our three major airports, 13,000 taxis and limousines, 4,500 buses, 500 subway stations, and countless feeder roads. New York is a great place for walking as well!
9. 24-hour Service.
The city that never sleeps - need a laptop fixed at 1am or munchies for 50 hungry kids? No problem!
10. Come Stay Awhile.
Unparalleled opportunities for vacation and educational add-ons make a trip to New York City even more attractive. The FIRST teams from New York City would love to be your guide to this great city.
Tony P.
Rich Wong
12-03-2007, 10:39
HOT NEWS ITEM:
The New York City Regional will be webcast!!!!!!!:)
Visit:
http://robotics.nasa.gov/
mtaman02
12-03-2007, 11:44
:ahh: Nasa's site isn't down today is it? I tried looking up on FF & IE and even turned off my firewalls and I still aren't getting anything
BandChick
14-03-2007, 12:23
More great news from our New York City 2007 FIRST Robotics Competition Jacobs Javits venue!!!
Javits Wireless Internet Access
Wireless access is currently available throughout the Javits Convention Center. The service can accommodate one computer per connection and can only be subscribed to on site from the computer that will be accessing the Internet. Pricing is as follows (prices are subject to change):
56K bandwidth: $4.95 per hour
$29.95 per show day
$69.95 per three show days
256K bandwidth: $650 per seven show days
It is up to the customer to be familiar with using wireless services, as we do not offer technical support for connectivity issues.
Basic Connection Steps:
1. Turn on your wireless ready computer (from your booth or anywhere within the Javits Center) and select the "Javits" wireless access point.
2. Open up your internet browser and the sign up page will appear.
3. Please provide all the correct credit card and address information, otherwise the system will decline the credit card transaction, and the user will get locked out of the wireless network for the same duration of time they were trying to sign up for. (We therefore suggest that customers attempt to buy a (1) hour package first, so that if the card declines for any reason the user will only be locked out for (1) hour.)
Please be aware that VPN is not supported on our wireless network. We do not sell wireless cards or any other wireless accessories here on site.
The Javits wireless system is used primarily by our attendees and exhibitors to check email and browse the Internet. If you are planning to utilize the wireless network for an important core function within your booth we recommend that you call us prior to the event to discuss why our wired high-speed Internet options might be a better fit for your company.
Okay, it's not free, but if you need it, it's there!
Good luck! See you all on Sunday!
losedemnoodles
14-03-2007, 18:11
TEAM 2070: Ridgefield Robotics - The P=I^2R. ates will be attending this competition. If you'd like to see our robot and our team check out our website at www.ridgefieldrobotics.com (http://www.ridgefieldrobotics.com)! We're really looking forward meeting all the other teams, especially the veterans we've heard so much about. Good luck to all the teams, especially the other rookies! If any of you need assistance during the competition, please don't hesitate to stop by our pit and ask, ok?
Xenozero
14-03-2007, 21:38
just one more day people :eek:
kevin.li.rit
14-03-2007, 22:02
I'd like to go but my teams not going so oh well. Although it's not the same without the old Pit Announcer who retired in 2004. She was awesome.
I'd like to go but my teams not going so oh well. Although it's not the same without the old Pit Announcer who retired in 2004. She was awesome.
BRING BACK THE PIT LADY!!!
George A.
14-03-2007, 23:36
Yes she might be gone, but you have some equally qualified people on the floor this year. I hear the MC/Announcer combo for NYC will be amazing!
Haha,
Yea Wayne!!!!
Yea Mike!!
Yea George!!
Don't disappoint me, guys! ;)
I'm going to attempt to be there on the sunday...
Chesapeake on saturday, NYC on sunday? Wow, I'm not gonna be sleeping much.
...but TWO regionals in ONE weekend?! I'm so excited, I won't even care.
mtaman02
15-03-2007, 10:09
Still can't get to NASA's site to see what Web casts they will be doing this year - oh well. Sleep what sleep, I'm not gonna see any sleep till the earliest Monday afternoon =(. Got to do the regional and go to work back to back =). Maybe I'll break my record for staying up 52 hours or more =). Anyway I'll be at the venue today to set things up if I get a chance I'll snap some pictures. Sarah are you going to NYC?
Wayne, George and Mike oh my this regional will be excellent. *Cries* I wonder what happen to Shaniqua, How could she leave NY and NJ =(.
WillItBlend
15-03-2007, 22:56
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay NYC regionals! i went there today for volunteer info (ill be there all 3 days cheering on 334 and all the other spectacular teams). man im gonna have no sleep...
WillItBlend
15-03-2007, 23:00
btw there were GIANT bleachers, i heard it can seat 2500 people but whos gonna sit anyway? too much excitement lol
pludodog
15-03-2007, 23:31
Here's to hoping the Javits center won't leak!
Those tarps covering the ceiling panels are always a bit disconcerting...
Rich Wong
16-03-2007, 01:24
IN CASE OF SERIOUS FLOODING, GRAB A RINGER AND HANG ON!
;)
George A.
16-03-2007, 01:36
Well look at it this way. if the roof leaks, and the snow falls in, we'll have plenty of tubes for sledding!
Nawaid Ladak
16-03-2007, 02:00
a sunday regional is the best thing ever...
because now, your gona have teh national FIRST attention focoused soley on your webcast
don't disappoint guys, good luck to everyone
(if we can do NYR on a Sunday, why not make nats 4 days)
George A.
16-03-2007, 02:22
The whole country watching OUR webcast? I don't know if we can handle it...oh wait, of course we can. We're going to rock the Javitz center, and show the US what east coast robotics is!
Anywho, I'm hoping its a good show, and that we won't have any problems getting to the arena this weekend. (The weather channel is predicting about a foot of snow for NW NJ from Friday morning-saturday morning)
WillItBlend
16-03-2007, 05:12
wow its 5 already? lol. theres gonna be a mobile machine shop at the NYC regional (provided by NASA i believe). was it at the other regionals? kids aren't allowed on it though =/ only authorized personnel.
royal_robotix
16-03-2007, 09:39
i heard dean kamen might be stopping by on sunday
kevin.li.rit
16-03-2007, 17:47
i heard dean kamen might be stopping by on sunday
Sounds likely since there's only one regional that sunday!
Rich Wong
16-03-2007, 19:21
An Important Message from the NYC Regional Director:
"We will be delaying the start of the New York City FIRST Competition for one hour, tomorrow, Saturday, March 17th.
Pits will open at 9:00am. No one will be allowed in the pits until 9:00am
Opening ceremony will begin at 10:00am.
The entire day can be expected to run at least one hour later than originally scheduled.
Please travel safely,
Randy Schaeffer"
wow today was just crazy we popped about 6 tubes, i threw one on the rack :yikes: and then drifted down a mountain on the way home
Rich Wong
16-03-2007, 20:55
A big THANK YOU!!! to Teams 334, 375, 694 for playing NYC FRC Tour Guides to all the FLL teams and schools that visited the NYC Regional today.
I have received comments like "Amazing! I want to do this in High School too!"
Your all have become FIRST Mentors!
:)
losedemnoodles
16-03-2007, 21:15
Today was crazy! :ahh: :yikes: :)
Our rookie team #2070 was soo amazed when they saw the whole arena...It was pretty neat...Ah, the weather just made it quite difficult to get there and you know the usual. But, overall, meeting the teams, preparing for game, and fixing the robot was FUN!
All I could say is ...GO ROBOTICS!!!:]
IN CASE OF SERIOUS FLOODING, GRAB A RINGER AND HANG ON!
;)
It's not a life saving device though! :P
I had a blast today, and I can't wait to see all the robots running on the field tomorrow.
nickcvet89
16-03-2007, 21:34
Woot Woot team1228 is in the house looking forward to seeing you guys there.:D
waialua359
16-03-2007, 21:38
how did the bronx team do, team 1155, our finalist partner in NJ?:D
Rich Wong
16-03-2007, 21:41
Any comments on the Team Cafe area?
The Pit area? The public Cafe area?
And Job fair starts tomorrow!
:yikes:
Conor Ryan
16-03-2007, 21:45
I think I'll be making my way up to The City tomorrow with my grandfather, it depends on the weather a bit I suppose, but as it stands now I have a good shot on getting there. I hope to see some great action at the Javits Center, its a great venue and my Grandfather not only helped build it, but he also helped set up the trade shows that came in all the time. I wonder what his thoughts would be on setting a regional up...Anyway I hope to see some great action from one of the fastest growing regionals.
Scott Carpman
16-03-2007, 22:31
how did the bronx team do, team 1155, our finalist partner in NJ?:D
We did great in practice, our arm is finally working. We even managed to throw a ringer directly onto the middle row:). Tommorrow starts qualifiers, here's hoping for a repeat.
waialua359
16-03-2007, 23:36
We did great in practice, our arm is finally working. We even managed to throw a ringer directly onto the middle row:). Tommorrow starts qualifiers, here's hoping for a repeat.
Good luck to you folks and I am working with some members of your team to help you get to Hawaii next year, where we are currently relaxing in the HOT sun! We leave next weekend for our next regional.......Good luck you folks!:D
thefro526
16-03-2007, 23:45
I came up to the city today with one of my friends so you can expect to see me rockin the orange and blue on saturday and sunday.
JVGazeley
17-03-2007, 05:48
After being at the Riverbank last year, wish I could be there to see what it's like at the larger venue this year. Just been on the NYC FIRST website and seen a few of the days matches from the archive linked there :)
I'm keeping an eye out. Naturally, I have to cheer on my old team too (come on 759!)
A friend from across the pond,
Jay
Rich Wong
17-03-2007, 11:18
NASA Webcast is a beautiful thing-
http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/webcasts/regionals_2007.php
:cool:
JVGazeley
17-03-2007, 11:37
I am watching of course, while keeping an eye on the Six Nations Rugby too... technical fault I guess meant I missed the first 759 match of the day as the feed crashed though :(
Xenozero
17-03-2007, 21:19
"There will be no flux capacitors available at the New York City regional"
This has to be one of the best quotes I've heard in a long time, great job staten island ;)
mtaman02
17-03-2007, 21:22
I have some pictures from the NYC Regional on setup day and let me tell you there is plenty of room all around. Everything is safely spaced from one another and you don't feel as if your crowded in anyway. There are "RUMORS" that in '08 there may be 2 fields with a bit more teams on register (hopefully if this years event ends successfully), possibly a FLL or FVC competition as well. As of right now we are using a "BRAND NEW" field straight out of NH which means we had little to no bugs in setting up the field and running our 1st. day of Qualifying Rounds.
Congrads to all the teams who won their well deserved and hard earned awards on the first day of competing and I hope to see an even better day of qualifying on sunday.
The top score as of right now in NYC is 260, lets see if we can beat it in NYC Regional and all around the globe.
Simon Strauss
17-03-2007, 23:41
"There will be no flux capacitors available at the New York City regional"
This has to be one of the best quotes I've heard in a long time, great job staten island ;)
right after i heard that i sent a kid over for a metric cresent wrench
Nawaid Ladak
18-03-2007, 09:22
how come the webcst isn't working this morning
sebas2mil
18-03-2007, 09:36
mine was working but now it stopped I don't know what is going on
Probably everyone who was at regionals yesterday is watching NYC today. That's what I'm doing got back from the UTC Regional last night and already the withdrawl has set in and then I realized I could get my fix from the NYC regional going on today. Here's hoping they can up capacity for finals.
Party on FIRST-a-Holics,
Justin
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 11:39
You're probably correct Justin.. I mean it is the first time they've had a competition on a Sunday... that I can recall of. Mine's been in and out since I started watching... 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off. I just wanna see some robot action :( Lol.
I hope everyone is enjoying their snowy Sunday in NYC :cool: Good luck teams!!!
Pat McCarthy
18-03-2007, 12:13
What's up with the recorded cheering during alliance selection?
The Lucas
18-03-2007, 12:26
What's up with the recorded cheering during alliance selection?
It sounded fake to me too. FIRST events shouldn't use canned audience noise, that's for sitcoms. Blasphemy !!! :ahh:
Any sign of the NYC stream? Or did it finally succumb to all us crazy FIRSTers looking for a fix?
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 13:18
Any sign of the NYC stream? Or did it finally succumb to all us crazy FIRSTers looking for a fix?
I finally got it back. Hoepfully I don't lose it again... I don't know how much I missed... I couldn't get it back after alliance picking :( But I did... just now
I finally got it back. Hoepfully I don't lose it again... I don't know how much I missed... I couldn't get it back after alliance picking :( But I did... just now
Same here. Just in time for the eliminations! :)
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 13:37
Same here. Just in time for the eliminations! :)
Gah! Right before teleoperated I lost it again :( Ahhhh this is evil lol... I guess I'll watch nascar til I get the video back =] haha
slickguy2007
18-03-2007, 14:08
Does anybody have a list of the alliances?
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 14:10
Does anybody have a list of the alliances?
If we wait around for every alliance to go, record their numbers, we can have em :rolleyes: The FIRST site has not updated the results for eliminations....
Alliance 1:
694
56
375
Alliance 8:
2203
2070
1684
What is the link to the webcast? I tried the one on NASA's page, but all I get is a 404 error.
(I ask, because it seems as though some people are watching).
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 14:20
Alliance 1:
694
56
375
Alliance 2:
11
796
522
Alliance 3:
1302
2274
354
Alliance 4:
271
1807
369
Alliance 5:
637
1230
395
Alliance 6:
335
1211
1660
Alliance 7:
1340
640
1155
Alliance 8:
2203
2070
1684
Not sure if all the alliance numbers are correct :/
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 14:29
What is the link to the webcast? I tried the one on NASA's page, but all I get is a 404 error.
(I ask, because it seems as though some people are watching).
http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/webcasts/regionals_2007.php
Just scroll down til you find the New York City Regional link
http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/webcasts/regionals_2007.php
Just scroll down til you find the New York City Regional link
yea, that's the one I attempted to open. It didn't work.
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 14:35
yea, that's the one I attempted to open. It didn't work.
It works... it just keeps going in and out... kind of a pain lol
looks like 56, 375, 694 took second to 1302, 354, 2274 (watched the SOAP video).
Athleticgirl389
18-03-2007, 17:31
looks like 56, 375, 694 took second to 1302, 354, 2274 (watched the SOAP video).
That is correct.
Great job to all teams at the 2007 New York City Regional!!!!
George A.
18-03-2007, 20:15
I just got home, and my legs are about to fall off and my throat feels like sand paper, but I have to say that this was one of the best NYC regionals we've ever had. The excitement couldn't be matched, and some of the finishes to elims were insane!
Congrats to 1302 for taking home their second win in as many regionals, and 354 for finally breaking over the hump and taking the gold.
And to 2274, They're a great ramp bot, and even though they're rookies, watch out for them in Atl!
mtaman02
18-03-2007, 20:44
Just got back from the NYC Regional as well, Thanks to George and Wayne for keeping the level of excitement way up there. Thanks to all the teams who came and participated and congradulations to all those who went home with some well earned awards. If anyone was watching on NASA's webcast you may have heard Dean emphasize on how much he would like to make the NYC Regional the biggest one in the country which means a good possibilty with the right Regional Sponsorship could buy us 2 fields and expand. The Javitts Center as I and many others have said is HUGE and can easily accomodate another 20 - 30 teams as well as another field setup.
BTW George you missed it - The A/V crew starting lowering the Lights and half way through the bank of lights it snapped in 2. The only thing holding together was the power cables to the lighting. Fortunately no one was hurt nevertheless a heart stopper. Looks like we ended just in time.:eek:
I just got back, and it was a REALLY fun event.
Congratulations to all teams that were there, y'all did great!
Wayne, I'm still a little miffed at you for completely humiliating me on the field, but i think i'll get over it :p
Wayne & George did an amazing job keeping everyone excited and focusing on the field, even if some of it WAS at my expense...:)
Overall, a really great event to visit. Hopefully next year will be even bigger & better!
Scott Carpman
18-03-2007, 21:41
Congrats to GHouse, Sparta and Blazing Phoenix for winning the gold. Plague, Bound Brook and Stuypulse had an amazing run throughout the tournament, especially for such an enjoyable final match.
Brooklyn Tech lived up to their team name, winning Enginnering Inspiration
2265 The Fe Maidens won Rookie All Stars
and finally
WE WON CHAIRMANS!!!!!
SEE YOU GUYS IN ATLANTA
Conor Ryan
18-03-2007, 21:56
Awesome regional from what I saw yesterday, the space the that Javit's center gives you gives you a lot of options to play with, and I know it's minor, but the match queuing space being so large was really nice, I wish every regional was set up the way it was. I like the idea of 2 fields and more teams, that could be a lot of fun. Oh did anyone get to stop by the MAKE table? They ran a pretty big (http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/03/make_is_the_new_york_city.html) article on their blog, Pretty cool stuff I had fun and the teams looked good.
For those who missed out: (this is what the venue looked like)
http://photos-118.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v63/240/49/1339050380/n1339050380_30102118_9859.jpg
Scott Carpman
18-03-2007, 22:13
Also, Plague, you left your flag behind. Don't worry, its safe and currently in the back of our shop. PM me or Simon Strauss for retrieval info.
WillItBlend
18-03-2007, 23:29
congrats all teams on this years regional and 1155 SciBorgs definitely deserved that Chairman's Award!!!
we sure are happy with engineering inspiration, i heard our team president cried with happiness :p (darn i hope he doesn't see this post lol)
Rich Wong
18-03-2007, 23:34
Congratulations to SciBorgs for winning the NYC Regional Chairman’s Award.
You guys earn it!!
Best wishes at the Championship.
BandChick
18-03-2007, 23:37
Congratulations to all the teams that participated! Thank you to all the volunteers! You all truly make the New York City Regional a wonderful event, and I'm glad to have been a part of it!
Congratulations to 2274, 1302, and 354 on a well-played 3 finals matches! Also congrats to 1089's New Jersey pit neighbors, 1155, on winning the Regional Chairman's Award!
Can't wait for next year!
DonRotolo
19-03-2007, 20:27
For those who missed out: (this is what the venue looked like)
...and that was just the broom closet!!
Now that they have Javits, Manhattan will surely grow to double the size. They certainly have the room...
Don
Lucretius
20-03-2007, 06:19
Sorry, but there was no team 1684... team 1884 was there, however.
Alliance 8:
2203
2070
1884
JVGazeley
21-03-2007, 07:58
http://www2.usfirst.org/2007comp/events/NY/rankings.html
According to the FIRST website, the alliances were actually
375, 694 & 56
522, 11 & 759 (not 796)
2274, 354 & 1302
369, 271 & 1807
1230, 395 & 637
1660, 1211 & 355 (not 335)
1340, 1155 & 640
2203, 2070 & 1884 (not 1684)
Just thought I'd mention it. Not far off though ;)
hey im from 1302
does anyone have clips from the elimination rounds and finals?
my team's tryin to collect media stuff for our sponsors and people who weren't at the competition from our team
thanks in advance :D
Here's video from the competition: http://www.soap.circuitrunners.com/2007/movies/ny/
George A.
21-03-2007, 15:57
Here's video from the competition: http://www.soap.circuitrunners.com/2007/movies/ny/
So if everyone could go ahead and NOT watch the video entitled Intermission I'd be very grateful...my dancing skills in that clip are pretty atrocious.
So if everyone could go ahead and NOT watch the video entitled Intermission I'd be very grateful...my dancing skills in that clip are pretty atrocious.
But, but, the somersault.....and....
OMG, It's Libby Kamen!!! :cool:
Rich Wong
21-03-2007, 16:44
So if everyone could go ahead and NOT watch the video entitled Intermission I'd be very grateful...my dancing skills in that clip are pretty atrocious.
Mmmmmm..... now I must watch and savor the moments!
;)
(BTW- nice job with co-emcee)
But, but, the somersault.....and....
OMG, It's Libby Kamen!!! :cool:
Like George said....DON'T watch that, thanks.
Not my fault Wayne dragged me out there.
No, literally, DRAGGED me. Anyone who was there knows what I'm talking about.
So if everyone could go ahead and NOT watch the video entitled Intermission I'd be very grateful...my dancing skills in that clip are pretty atrocious.
the only bad part is the camera angle. The view of your flip was *much* better from where MORT was sitting :)
Thanks to both you and Libby for being such great sports:)
Perhaps next years NJ FLL can have a flip and dancing? *hint hint*
George A.
21-03-2007, 21:33
But, but, the somersault.....and....
OMG, It's Libby Kamen!!! :cool:
the only bad part is the camera angle. The view of your flip was *much* better from where MORT was sitting :)
Thanks to both you and Libby for being such great sports:)
Perhaps next years NJ FLL can have a flip and dancing? *hint hint*
The things I do to entertain the crowd...I hope everyone enjoyed themselves...I know I did.
George, you know we all appreciate you.
You and Wayne put on an AMAZING weekend. It was hands down, the best New York City regional I've been too, and for that..............
I salute you! *salutes* :cool:
themagichat
21-03-2007, 21:44
The things I do to entertain the crowd...I hope everyone enjoyed themselves...I know I did.
I have to admit that NYC was better than I thought, but George, did you like announcing at the NYC regional of the NJ regional more? I personally liked NJ because it has a greater crowd capacity. That was the one thing that the Javitz lacked. I have to admit that the extra space everywhere was really convininent, especially in the pits where you could spill over the back boundary and into the isle.
themagichat
21-03-2007, 21:47
Another question for you George. When did you discover that you had a talent for announcing? You have the perfect voice for it and i was just wondering how you have become the voice of NJ (and NY)?
themagichat
21-03-2007, 21:51
hey dhoizner, I was just on another thread about unusual ways of accepting an alliance selection besides " Team (Your name Here) graciosly accepts." and then I remembered that you said something unusual at the NYC alliance selections. What was it? (possibly a Borat quote)?
George A.
21-03-2007, 21:55
I have to admit that NYC was better than I thought, but George, did you like announcing at the NYC regional of the NJ regional more? I personally liked NJ because it has a greater crowd capacity. That was the one thing that the Javitz lacked. I have to admit that the extra space everywhere was really convininent, especially in the pits where you could spill over the back boundary and into the isle.
George, you know we all appreciate you.
You and Wayne put on an AMAZING weekend. It was hands down, the best New York City regional I've been too, and for that..............
I salute you! *salutes* :cool:
Well It's good to know I have at least a couple fans out there. I really do feed off the crowd to try to make the matches exciting. As far as which regional I like more? Hard to say, NJ has always had a place in my heart since It's my "home regional" and in the past NYC has been seriously lacking in the spirit department. So this year I'll admit, I was a little apprehensive when I went into NYC because in the past it was just so hard to get excited when the kids themselves weren't excited.
This year changed all that and I have a new found love for NYC FRC. Next year, if NYC grows like they're hoping...things should be really interesting.
hey dhoizner, I was just on another thread about unusual ways of accepting an alliance selection besides " Team (Your name Here) graciosly accepts." and then I remembered that you said something unusual at the NYC alliance selections. What was it? (possibly a Borat quote)?
Here you go: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=602484&postcount=56
Here is the draft and acceptance between teams 56 and 375 at the 2007 NYC regional:
Robbe Extreme: Team 56 would like to get ill with the Robotic Plague, team 375.
Robotic Plague: Jersey's in the house! *HIGH FIVE*:D
themagichat
21-03-2007, 22:01
Here you go: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=602484&postcount=56
Here is the draft and acceptance between teams 56 and 375 at the 2007 NYC regional:
:D
Nice...
George A.
21-03-2007, 22:19
Another question for you George. When did you discover that you had a talent for announcing? You have the perfect voice for it and i was just wondering how you have become the voice of NJ (and NY)?
Yet another interesting question. Ever since my first FIRST competition (VCU in 2001) I've wanted to be an announcer, so in 2004 (my senior year) after the Championships I asked a couple people at PARC if I could announce a few matches. They let me, and I found out I had a knack for it. After that I started bugging everyone hosting an offseason competition in the area if I could announcer. Eventually more and more people let me do it, and I signed up to be a Game Announcer at the NJ regional in 2005. I was slated to be the 2nd back up (there was a Game Announcer, then his backup, then I backed up the back up.) They don't let first years announce the whole shebang so I was hoping for 2 or 3 matches tops. As luck would have it neither of the two people ahead of me couldn't make the event. So I got the mic thrust into my hands with a "good luck, don't screw up too much". I did it and as it turns out I did a good job I guess. At the end Big Mike dubbed me the "Voice of New Jersey" Randy Shaeffer overheard that and Introduced me as such. Ever since then I've added each state I've worked in and Tony Paxton (Volunteer coordinator for NYC) asked if I'd do NYC the following week. I agreed and I've been working various regionals ever since.
George,
You rock. You are always ready to pick up after the end of my mic calls and you make the matches that much more exciting. I'm really glad and honored to be working with the Voice of NJ at multiple regionals this year!!!
-wayne
Pirate_Nelly354
24-03-2007, 12:01
Our mentor, Mike Vilarelle has been a GREAT announcer over the years!
He was suppose to do it this year but instead he coached us.
He's the best
He helped us get the GOLD!
+Great job George and Wayne =]
mtaman02
26-03-2007, 07:44
I dissappear for a couple of days and return back only to find the Video link to the intermission. And of course I just had too watch it. Again and again. I look like a dork towards the end of the clip (except those who know me I bet you can't figure out which person is me.) Just think Libby - If you haden't gone through with this Andrew would have done it and then he would've dragged me into it. Thank you for being the sacrificial lamb =) j/k. Besides you didn't look that bad in the video as a matter of fact I think you and George did great with the whole dancing thing.
One question I do have is where did Wayne come up with that Dance Routine?
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