2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational

[Guy Davidson]

West Coast Teams (or individuals who are going): How are you planning to get to IRI? I'd love to go, but my team isn't making the trip, so I'm looking around for alternatives or other ideas.

[Cory]

West Coast Teams (or individuals who are going): How are you planning to get to IRI? I'd love to go, but my team isn't making the trip, so I'm looking around for alternatives or other ideas.

Flights are pretty cheap as far as airfare from the west coast goes right now.

The flights we've been looking at are around $240 round trip, nonstop from SFO.

Driving isn't really an option, unless you're planning on taking a couple weeks to sightsee along the way and such, as it's something like 28 hours from the bay area to Indy.

[Ken Leung]

Driving isn't really an option, unless you're planning on taking a couple weeks to sightsee along the way and such, as it's something like 28 hours from the bay area to Indy.

"Take exit 304 to merge onto I-80 E toward Cheyenne
Passing through Wyoming, Nebraska
Entering Iowa

1,053 mi"

Yup, everytime 1,053 miles shows up in your directions is a little scary. If you can save up money to get a flight, and figure out a way to share hotel and get picked up, you can go to IRI!

[Nica F.]

Flights are pretty cheap as far as airfare from the west coast goes right now.

The flights we've been looking at are around $240 round trip, nonstop from SFO.



I got the same prices from LAX. The airfair IS actually pretty cheap as of right now. That i would say is the most convenient way to get yourself to IRI. That's what I'm doing. ;)

When it comes to lodging, best you could do is ask around? Maybe ask others on your team if they want to go with.

[Chris Marra]

I got the same prices from LAX. The airfair IS actually pretty cheap as of right now. That i would say is the most convenient way to get yourself to IRI. That's what I'm doing. ;)

When it comes to lodging, best you could do is ask around? Maybe ask others on your team if they want to go with.
Well, hotels near IRI are actually surprisingly cheap. I checked on Kayak.com, and there are about 5 hotels under a mile away by road, and about 1/2 mile cutting through parking lots. I'm not sure how great the Super 8 or Candlewood Suites, but they are only going for about $80 a night.

[Travis Hoffman]

Well, hotels near IRI are actually surprisingly cheap. I checked on Kayak.com, and there are about 5 hotels under a mile away by road, and about 1/2 mile cutting through parking lots. I'm not sure how great the Super 8 or Candlewood Suites, but they are only going for about $80 a night.

Did you call the Super 8 Castleton directly and ask for the IRI rate? I think queen suites (2 queen beds, pullout sofa, fridge, and microwave) are going for $69 + tax. I believe there are cheper rates for smaller rooms, as low as $49 a night for a single.

We've stayed at both the Super 8 and Candlewood. Both are clean and suitable hotels, if you're not looking for the Ritz. The Candlewood is slightly better quality but is also more expensive. It's also more of a standard hotel with a single building and room doors opening into interior hallways, while the Super 8 rooms are divided into a number of 2-story buildings with doors opening to the outdoors. The Super 8 has an outdoor pool and offers a complimentary continental breakfast.

[Chris Marra]

Did you call the Super 8 Castleton directly and ask for the IRI rate? I think queen suites (2 queen beds, pullout sofa, fridge, and microwave) are going for $69 + tax. I believe there are cheper rates for smaller rooms, as low as $49 a night for a single.

We've stayed at both the Super 8 and Candlewood. Both are clean and suitable hotels, if you're not looking for the Ritz. The Candlewood is slightly better quality but is also more expensive. It's also more of a standard hotel with a single building and room doors opening into interior hallways, while the Super 8 rooms are divided into a number of 2-story buildings with doors opening to the outdoors. The Super 8 has an outdoor pool and offers a complimentary continental breakfast.
I didn't. I was getting $80 including taxes from various online sites, and $67 for AAA members I believe. But hmm, $69 for a room that sleeps 4+....

[Guy Davidson]

Flights are pretty cheap as far as airfare from the west coast goes right now.

The flights we've been looking at are around $240 round trip, nonstop from SFO.

Driving isn't really an option, unless you're planning on taking a couple weeks to sightsee along the way and such, as it's something like 28 hours from the bay area to Indy.

Which airlines are you guys looking at? I looked up Southwest (as their usually pretty cheap) and they have it at about $360 for a round trip.

I'd like to take that roadtrip, however that would require finding at least a few other people from who want to go and have the time to kill. I doubt I'll find enough of those within my team. Anyone down for a 30 hour roadtrip? :P

Thanks.

[Cptn Patches537]

Team 537 plans on taking a camping trip. There is a campground about 1/2 hour away from the event. This cuts way down on cost since we can probably fit our whole travel team (about 10-15 for IRI) into 1 or 2 20 dollar campgrounds :yikes:

[Travis Hoffman]

I didn't. I was getting $80 including taxes from various online sites, and $67 for AAA members I believe. But hmm, $69 for a room that sleeps 4+....

They actually said 6 per room was ok :ahh: - you should call to confirm that. I think they're bonkers to allow 6 typically-insane FIRST children to occupy one room, but hey.

[whytheheckme]

They actually said 6 per room was ok :ahh: - you should call to confirm that. I think they're bonkers to allow 6 typically-insane FIRST children to occupy one room, but hey.

We've done 6 people to a room before....... It's not too bad. Just make sure you like ALL of the people you are rooming with...

Jacob

[Cory]

Which airlines are you guys looking at? I looked up Southwest (as their usually pretty cheap) and they have it at about $360 for a round trip.

I'd like to take that roadtrip, however that would require finding at least a few other people from who want to go and have the time to kill. I doubt I'll find enough of those within my team. Anyone down for a 30 hour roadtrip? :P

Thanks.

I think it was Airtran. I've been searching for flights using www.qixo.com and www.kayak.com.

SFO is by far the cheapest airport in the Bay Area. SJC and OAK were both around $100+ more than SFO, with non direct flights.

[Guy Davidson]

I think it was Airtran. I've been searching for flights using www.qixo.com and www.kayak.com.

SFO is by far the cheapest airport in the Bay Area. SJC and OAK were both around $100+ more than SFO, with non direct flights.

Wow. $239 it is. My chances of coming to IRI just increased. A lot.
Awesome. Thank you very much.

[Taylor]

Forgive me if this question has already been answered, but what are the rules on safety glasses in the pits and on the field at IRI this year?

[Grant Cox]

My guess would be the same as any other regional; must be worn at all times on the field and in the pits *shrug*

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Team 537 plans on taking a camping trip. There is a campground about 1/2 hour away from the event. This cuts way down on cost since we can probably fit our whole travel team (about 10-15 for IRI) into 1 or 2 20 dollar campgrounds :yikes:

The KOA is a very nice campground. I stayed there last year, but it rained so much that our tents flooded and we missed half of the Saturday competition. Team 107 will be staying there, too, and my parents and I will probably visit them on Friday night.

[team 1094]

when will we know what the matches will be in?

[Rich Ross]

I'm not sure if i understood your question,

I think you were asking: "when will i know what match numbers my team will be participating in?"

If thats the case, then its just like another FRC competition (like the St. Louis regional, for example. You just show up with your robot, team, and GP, and there will be a match schedule there for you.

Best of luck to everyone at the IRI!

[BandChick]

This is going to look spam-tastic, but I promise it's not!
Remember for convenience, once you've sorted out your travel plans, come post in the IRI Travel Arrangements Thread (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57817), so we can all figure out rides to/from the airport together.

[Brandon Holley]

Im pumped to be attending my FIRST ever IRI in my 7 year FIRST career!!
I will become a member of 126 for the trip!

[Chris Fultz]

when will we know what the matches will be in?

Match list will be published and released on Friday morning, after we confirm all teams have arrived.

The goal is to only release one list this year.... :)

[IndySam]

Match list will be published and released on Friday morning, after we confirm all teams have arrived.

The goal is to only release one list this year.... :)

It's good to have a goal.

[Wayne Doenges]

It's good to have a goal

I love goals. I wave as they pass by :D

[Kellen Hill]

As a scout, I can not wait to see the match list. It is going to be freakin incredible!

[Ryan Dognaux]

Remember everyone, the deadline for IRI Talent Show submissions is tomorrow, July 10th! With more teams than ever, I was sure we'd have more entries than last year - but at the moment, we don't! Hurry up, persuade your friends, come up with something funny, and send an e-mail to Talent@IndianaRoboticsInvitational.org describing your act and any equipment you may need (microphones, etc.). It's one of the highlights every year and you can be a part of it!

[Mike Harrison]

I am obviously way behind the times here, but what is the official ruling on ramp bots and lifters? I searched all over for an official rulebook for IRI but I couldn't find it. Does lifting still give the same amount of points? Does it give any points?

[Andy Baker]

I am obviously way behind the times here, but what is the official ruling on ramp bots and lifters? I searched all over for an official rulebook for IRI but I couldn't find it. Does lifting still give the same amount of points? Does it give any points?


There was no rule change regarding ramps and lifts. Each 'bot over 4" gets 15 points and each 'bot over 12" gets 30 points. We never planned to change that rule. (that's why you could not find any information about it)

I did hear a silly rumor a few weeks ago that freaked people out on this, but there is no rule change regarding ramps.

The biggest rule change for IRI is that scoring a Keeper in Autonomous is worth more: 15 points. This was announced 2 months ago. Each individual Keeper will give that team's alliance a 15 point bonus. Therefore, the maximum Keeper bonus 1 alliance could get is 45 points (if they scored all 3, of course).

Andy B.

[Josh Murphy]

There was no rule change regarding ramps and lifts. Each 'bot over 4" gets 15 points and each 'bot over 12" gets 30 points. We never planned to change that rule. (that's why you could not find any information about it)

I did hear a silly rumor a few weeks ago that freaked people out on this, but there is no rule change regarding ramps.

The biggest rule change for IRI is that scoring a Keeper in Autonomous is worth more: 15 points. This was announced 2 months ago. Each individual Keeper will give that team's alliance a 15 point bonus. Therefore, the maximum Keeper bonus 1 alliance could get is 45 points (if they scored all 3, of course).

Andy B.


Didn't you guys change if there was a tube under the ramp or robot that it would still count? just double checking.:)

[Andy Baker]

Didn't you guys change if there was a tube under the ramp or robot that it would still count? just double checking.:)


Yes, but that is not a big rule change... it's just a common sense approach to what "supporting the robot" is. If a robot is touching a tube, and the tube is removed, then if the robot is still supported, then you get the points for the height you are positioned.

We are working on a "2007 IRI rules document". This will be sent out within a few days.

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Still regarding IRI, but changing subjects, one registered and paid team just informed us that they cannot compete. 229 has withdrawn their entry. Some of their team members are attending, but they are not competing.

The next team on the waiting list, team 1739 from Chicago, has been asked if they want to compete in 229's spot. We will know shortly if they are in or not.

Andy

[Michelle Celio]

Any word when the volunteer positions are going to be released?

[Pat McCarthy]

Any word when the volunteer positions are going to be released?
I am also anxiously awaiting them to be released!

[Chris Fultz]

volunteer list is coming.
assume you are needed if you registered.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

volunteer list is coming.
assume you are needed if you registered.

Yay! I'm needed for once!

[Masterfork]

is there a webcast and where

[cooker52]

is there a webcast and where

I hope so. Although I'm going to be there, I still love to have all of those videos.

Finally, after seeing the end of the tunnel of my 4-H projects (or is that a train?), I'm starting to get jittery about IRI. By Thursday, I'm going to need a good, looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong bike ride to calm my nerves. I'm just starting to jump up and down in anticipation already!:D

[Jeremiah Johnson]

This just in... I'll be pit announcer again! I had a blast last year and got many compliments. I'm looking forward to doing it again. (A little mishap at the campground involving water and tents kept me away from the mic on Saturday. No tents this year!)

[sanddrag]

Will there be a webcast?

[jgannon]

Have volunteer assignments been sent out yet? I definitely registered back in May, but I haven't heard anything back.

[Michelle Celio]

Have volunteer assignments been sent out yet? I definitely registered back in May, but I haven't heard anything back.
They were sent out yesterday.

I'm attaching what was sent to me.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Oh NO! My name's spelled wrong! Oh well... not the first time. Man it's a boring day... lol.

[JaneYoung]

I just got back from shopping for the school supplies and backpack. That was fun. Too many choices though - I was very proud of the fact that I stuck to the list - that is rare. I didn't purchase anything fuzzy, furry, or funny. *sigh*

[David Brinza]

I just got back from shopping for the school supplies and backpack. That was fun. Too many choices though - I was very proud of the fact that I stuck to the list - that is rare. I didn't purchase anything fuzzy, furry, or funny. *sigh*I did the same thing tonight with my Mom (she's 81) - I think she was recalling doing this about 40 years ago, for yours truly. She picked out a pretty cool backpack, while I got the "boring stuff".

[Michelle Celio]

Does anyone know what color this years IRI shirts are going to be? I need to plan to match accordingly. :p

[AndyB]

Hopefully something darker this year. I have my light green and light blue shirts still. Need something darker... black would be cool.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Does anyone know what color this years IRI shirts are going to be? I need to plan to match accordingly. :p

I'm curious, too. I need to buy haircolor accordingly. :p

[David Brinza]

I'm curious, too. I need to buy haircolor accordingly. :pThe FIRST rule in geek fashion: All color combinations are allowed!;)

[Jeremiah Johnson]

The FIRST rule in geek fashion: All color combinations are allowed!;)

Of course! I forgot that one! Hm... methinks since Lacey won't be there, I'll touch a dab of pink, baby blue, and lime green in there. :ahh:

[JaneYoung]

Hm... methinks since Lacey won't be there, I'll touch a dab of pink, baby blue, and lime green in there. :ahh:

Michelle, Jeremiah just may have something here....

[Andy Baker]

Will there be a webcast?


I believe that the good folks of Wildstang (http://www.wildstang.org/) are providing the webcast again this year.

Here is the link. (http://live.wildstang.org/iri.php)

"Wildstang, I think I love you"

Also, regarding IRI t-shirts... I forget the color, but I am fairly sure that there will be many comments regarding them. You'll see. We were inspired by a comment made at a presentation at this year's Manchester kickoff.

Andy B.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I believe that the good folks of Wildstang (http://www.wildstang.org/) are providing the webcast again this year.

Here is the link. (http://live.wildstang.org/iri.php)

"Wildstang, I think I love you"

Also, regarding IRI t-shirts... I forget the color, but I am fairly sure that there will be many comments regarding them. You'll see. We were inspired by a comment made at a presentation at this year's Manchester kickoff.

Andy B.

Can we guess what it is?

Is it mauve?

[Michelle Celio]

How about I rephrase my question.

What color are the volunteer shirts. Someone told me that they stay the same every year, and will be lime green?

This is going to be a matching adventure.

[JaneYoung]

How does one obtain an IRI t-shirt?

[cooker52]

YES!!! There will be a webcast! Thank you Wildstang!!!

[Jeremiah Johnson]

How does one obtain an IRI t-shirt?


Well, volunteers get a shirt for free, otherwise they sell them at the event. I can't remember the cost....

[Travis Schuh]

Will the webcast be archived to standard sites such as the Blue Alliance or SOAP?

Either way, thanks to Wildstang for webcasting it!!

-Travis

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Weekend IRI Weather Forecast (http://intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USIN0305)

Doesn't look like rain... unlike last year. Last year was nice, until it started raining and peoples' windows were down... including mine;

[cooker52]

I like no rain:D It usually makes for nice walking days. And the temperatures will be nice, too (if you don't mind 80 degree weather).

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Okay, so since Lacey isn't going to IRI, I'm looking for someone to do my hair. It's short now and really all that needs to be done is to apply the wax in a variety of ways and then spray it with the color. :p

Anyone up for this "challenge"?


PS - I'll possibly throw in a vintage (c. 2002) blue 648 shirt (XL, I think).

[Cory]

Any locals have some ideas for fun things to do on Thursday?

Most 254/968 members will be arriving at around 7 am on Thursday, and we'll have the entire day free. Ideally we'd do something more exciting than sitting around the hotel :P

[AmyPrib]

Check out http://www.indy.org or just search for "indianapolis things to do" in google.
You could hang out in White River State Park and the canal... nice area.
There are some go-karting places (nice places)
There are some wall-climbing places (climbtime)
Shopping galore
Children's Museum (largest in the world)
Also check out the calendar of events to see if there's any festivals or otherwise interesting things going on that day.

Any of the above would be a lot better than sitting at the hotel.
Have fun!

Any locals have some ideas for fun things to do on Thursday?

Most 254/968 members will be arriving at around 7 am on Thursday, and we'll have the entire day free. Ideally we'd do something more exciting than sitting around the hotel :P

[Chris Fultz]

How does one obtain an IRI t-shirt?


Volunteers will get a fresh new design (blank on the color) CREW shirt.

Teams can purchase a fresh new design (blank on the color) shirt.
They are $10.

Both feature the new IRI logo design and our new 'slogan'.

Alliance Captains will also receive a special "Alliance Captain Clothing Item".
Unique, special, and extremely limited edition.

Also, on the walls will be IRI banners with game names and winners from 2000 - 2006.

[cooker52]

Definitely check out the children's museum. It may say children, but we all have an inner child. It is truly fun. Don't they have an I Max theater, also?

[MGoelz]

Definitely check out the children's museum. It may say children, but we all have an inner child. It is truly fun. Don't they have an I Max theater, also?

I don't think the Children's Museum has an IMAX, but I know the State Museum does! Another cool place to go. It's right off the canal too, so you can go to the museum, and check out the canal.

^I like the posting time above^:D

[Josh Murphy]

Is anyone interested in trading some shirts?

[IndySam]

Any locals have some ideas for fun things to do on Thursday?

Most 254/968 members will be arriving at around 7 am on Thursday, and we'll have the entire day free. Ideally we'd do something more exciting than sitting around the hotel :P

Visit the Speedway and the Museum.
Children’s Museum is great, they have a new maze exhibit and the water clock is a must see.
White River State Park has: State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, Eilteljorg Museum of Western Art, and The Zoo.
The Black Expo Summer Celebration is going on downtown.
Lots to do.

[Kit Gerhart]

Where might we find the webcast? I couldn't find any info on the WildStang site. Sorry if it's there, but I didn't try hard enough to find it.

[Michelle Celio]

Where might we find the webcast? I couldn't find any info on the WildStang site. Sorry if it's there, but I didn't try hard enough to find it.

From the email that was just sent out
Webcast:
Thanks to team 111, Wildstang, there will be a webcast. See here: http://live.wildstang.org/iri.php. People have asked if it will be archived. I don't know that answer at this time.

[Dave Flowerday]

Where might we find the webcast? I couldn't find any info on the WildStang site. Sorry if it's there, but I didn't try hard enough to find it.

Andy had it in his post, but you probably missed it since this thread is so long.

It will be at:
http://live.wildstang.org/iri.php

Note that the link that Michelle provided is wrong - that is simply the page that you get redirected to right now since the webcast is not active.

[Andy Baker]

Note that the link that Michelle provided is wrong - that is simply the page that you get redirected to right now since the webcast is not active.

Well, crap. Michelle just posted what I sent to a slew of people who are coming... and I got the link wrong in that note. So, that wasn't her fault.

So, that last email wasn't actually the "last".

AB

[Stu Bloom]

FYI ... for anyone interested ...

Segway of Indiana (http://www.segwayofindiana.com) just started a new tour through White River State Park and along the canal. NICE scenic tour ... and on Segways! Details and contact info on their website - www.segwayofindiana.com

Any locals have some ideas for fun things to do on Thursday?

Most 254/968 members will be arriving at around 7 am on Thursday, and we'll have the entire day free. Ideally we'd do something more exciting than sitting around the hotel :P

[Andy Baker]

I think there is a group of TechnoKats who are going to the Indians game (AAA baseball team) tomorrow night. The game starts at 7:00. Victory field is immediately west of downtown Indy.

AB

[Richard Wallace]

I think there is a group of TechnoKats who are going to the Indians game (AAA baseball team) tomorrow night. The game starts at 7:00. Victory field is immediately west of downtown Indy. I just checked the Indians web site (http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t484), and it looks like group discounts are available if you have 25 or more. Maybe a few teams could join forces to get the discount? Normal rate is $13 for box seats and $9 for reserved; the group discount gets $2 off either rate. When I checked a minute ago there were still lots of box seats available.

[johnr]

just saw some info on the matches. seems some teams get a 9th match that doesn't count toward standings.i really hope nobody's robot breaks during that match. ouch!

[sanddrag]

If anyone wants a 25 foot tether cable (to keep), I'll have one or two with me. $12. Just stop by 968's pit and ask for Dave.

[wendymom]

Half of Exploding Bacon is halfway to IRI!!!! Yipee See everyone tomorrow.

[ParkerF]

ETD: 4 hours 15 minutes...

ETA: 14 hours after ETD...wewt.

[David55]

Team 1577 is finally in Indianapolis after an overnight stay in Rome and a stop in NY. Tomorrow we have to release our robot from customs, and then we're free for the day...

[Arefin Bari]

On my way to the Airport. Can't wait...

[emmell]

Chimera #832 is loading the cars now and about to head up. We'll see you all there. PM me if you want to contact us on the road.

Mannie

[cooker52]

Good Luck to all of you traveling!! Hope you make it to Indy safely!

We have a meeting tonight and then we leave tomorrow morning.

[234smidget]

Hope everyone enjoys I.R.I. and has a safe trip there and back!

don't forget to bring your game face!:l

[James1902]

Posting from the hotel lobby,
Ready for IRI to start,:yikes: good luck to everyone and look forward to seeing everyone soon
James Austin

[IndySam]

Anyone have a match list yet?

[Nawaid Ladak]

can somebody post the match list as soon as it is avalable?

i want to see one match in particular...

[Elgin Clock]

Anyone have any luck with the link up top here on CD for watching IRI?

php file? <confused>

[A_Reed]

I am having the same problem. It will open a realplayer window then tell me I can't connect to the content. Has anyone else been able to view the wabcast?

[Dave Flowerday]

I was tweaking the settings and that caused it to go up and down a few times. It should be good now. I see there's some people connected now so hopefully it's working for you.

[meaubry]

I wasn't able to connect either - same problem.
Earlier it connected and indicated the event had not started yet.
Hopefully someone can let us know what to do.

Mike

[IndySam]

I wasn't able to connect either - same problem.
Earlier it connected and indicated the event had not started yet.
Hopefully someone can let us know what to do.

Mike

I was connected but it just went down.


Edit: now it's back

[lukevanoort]

I think I can connnect, or at least RealPlayer thinks it's connected, but I'm not getting any video. I might be getting audio, but I have my speakers off, (I'm at work) so I can't tell.

[Liz Smith]

The webcast seems to be working ok for me now. At first it was just audio, but eventually the picture came in. Great Webcast, thanks Dave and all involved for putting this together for those of us at home.

[Dave Flowerday]

Yes, when you first connect you may have to wait 20 or 30 seconds for the video to appear.

[A_Reed]

Ok it is working for me now. now how about a match list for us people at home to keep track of matches.

[Beth Sweet]

Did anyone catch who won the 1114 v 111 match? I had a telemarketer who wouldn't take no for an answer on the phone...

[Liz Smith]

Did anyone catch who won the 1114 v 111 match? I had a telemarketer who wouldn't take no for an answer on the phone...

111 alliance won that match. A spoiler was placed I believe making it ~47-87?.

[Elgin Clock]

I had a telemarketer who wouldn't take no for an answer on the phone...

They tend to get the point when you hang up on them. lol
You're too nice (or... should I say sweet? lol) at times Beth, next time be mean (kinda) and hang up. :p

edit: Btw, this is the dialog I get when I try and connect. Any suggestions from anyone?
See attachment.

[Beth Sweet]

Elgin, do you have RealPlayer installed? That's what it runs on...

[Clark Gilbert]

Open with notepad and copy & paste the URL that is in it.

[IndySam]

They tend to get the point when you hang up on them. lol
You're too nice (or... should I say sweet? lol) at times Beth, next time be mean (kinda) and hang up. :p

edit: Btw, this is the dialog I get when I try and connect. Any suggestions from anyone?
See attachment.

you have to have Real Player installed

[Dave Flowerday]

edit: Btw, this is the dialog I get when I try and connect. Any suggestions from anyone?
See attachment.
Looks like you don't have RealPlayer installed, or at least it's not associated with the file type. Try re-installing it if you already have it.

[Beth Sweet]

Dave, are we having picture issues? I can hear the music, but no picture...

[Dave Flowerday]

Dave, are we having picture issues? I can hear the music, but no picture...
Hold on, the AV guys are doing some work and accidentally unplugged my feed, we're working on it.

[Beth Sweet]

Hold on, the AV guys are doing some work and accidentally unplugged my feed, we're working on it.

Naughty AV guys, can't trust em... ;)

[IndySam]

Naughty AV guys, can't trust em... ;)

lol

Back now!

[Nawaid Ladak]

can somebody post scores up or a match list, i would love to see one particular match (1114v48) :-D

im watching this, working, and wootoff so yeah.

[Beth Sweet]

Is there any way to get Paul turned up and the music down? I have to blare the speakers to even hear him!

[Dave Flowerday]

Is there any way to get Paul turned up and the music down? I have to blare the speakers to even hear him!
They're mixing for the venue so I can't adjust just Paul, but I can turn the overall volume up if the whole thing is too quiet...

[SamC]

Is there a match schedule online anywhere?

[Nawaid Ladak]

what was the final score for that 1114 match?

my connection died after the match

and pink is up next, yay

[Beth Sweet]

what was the final score for that 1114 match?

my connection died after the match

and pink is up next, yay

Yeah, I think the whole system died. If anyone's did catch the score, that's the one I was waiting for, I'd appreciate it too.

[Bob Steele]

hey what happened to the feed?
Is it down?

[SamC]

connection just died... Says file not found, (rtsp://live.wildstang.org:554/broadcast/iri.rm)

[A_Reed]

it's back up


<Edit>...maybe not
<edit>...Maybe so...so confusing

[Dave Flowerday]

Yeah, I think the whole system died. If anyone's did catch the score, that's the one I was waiting for, I'd appreciate it too.
School's internet went down... sorry I didn't catch the score either.

[SamC]

Anyone know the score of the last match that 330 was in (When the feed went up and then down again)? And if anyone got up our ramps...

[Hegemoni]

Now I get to watch AND crawl through the forums...


and ouch, 266 points with 148 and 118....

[Elgin Clock]

Elgin, do you have RealPlayer installed? That's what it runs on...

No, sadly I don't. Work-pwnd! :(

[Bob Steele]

I wonder why the match numbers seem to be backwards...

:)

[Éowyn]

Does anyone have the standings at the end of day 1?

[Chris Marra]

Does anyone have the standings at the end of day 1?
Yes, I took pictures of the lists which are uploading right now. They will be there momentarily.

EDIT:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3596/dsc014551wd1.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc014551wd1.jpg) http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5391/dsc014561rm3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc014561rm3.jpg)

[Luckyfish05]

thanks Chris! I'm so excited for tomorrow's matches, this is going to be nuts!

[Éowyn]

Thanks a bunch, Chris! Being able to know where we are even though I'm not there made my day!

[Andy Grady]

Good to see New England representing at its best!

Hold down the fort there Gael Force!!!

Wish I could be there!

[Kirk]

Does anyone have a copy of the match list?

[Joe Ross]

Does anyone have a copy of the match list?

Here's a picture of the second page of the match list.

[Freddy Schurr]

What are the rankings?

[Liz Smith]

What are the rankings?

Chris was nice enough to post them earlier... read the thread.

[Mark Pierce]

Thanks for the standings. There's some real surprises on this list. Very good distribution of wins means there's lots of room to move araound today. With this field of competitors, even the best can find themselves lower than they're used to being.

Good luck to all of you today and have a safe return home.

[Kristian Calhoun]

Alliances:

1. 233 71 1902 1732
2. 47 33 68 93
3. 1720 234 1528 116
4. 111 1114 2056 494
5. 968 330 177 910
6. 48 67 469 148
7. 126 254 45 107
8. 703 40 217 121

[Liz Smith]

Alliances:

1. 233 71 1902 1732
2. 47 33 68 93
3. 1720 234 1528 116
4. 111 1114 2056 494
5. 968 330 177 910
6. 48 67 469 148
7. 126 254 45 107
8. 703 40 217 121

You beat me on this post by about 0.32579 seconds... Those are some great looking alliances.

[Nawaid Ladak]

Alliances:

1. 233 71 1902 1732
2. 47 33 68 93
3. 1720 234 1528 116
4. 111 1114 2056 494
5. 968 330 177 910
6. 48 67 469 148
7. 126 254 45 107
8. 703 40 217 121

1v8 1 wins easally
2v7 close match 7 pulls off the upset
3v6 six wins in 2 hard fought matches
4v5, another good qf series, i expect 4 to win in three

semi finals

1v4, this should be the finals (boo, no reseeding) i don't know whos gonna win, but it will be 3 hard fought matches.i have to o for 1 because im from Florida, but my heart is with 4, so GO 4

6v7 six is a really strong alliance, how did 48 get so high up there, their defense should stop 254, i think from there on out, six can outscore seven from there on out

finals

4v6, oh the drama, here we go again, curie semi finals come back to life, you know this is gonna be good, 4 can end up with the best autonomous trio with 2056 able to score on the other side, hopefully the perfected that

remember autonomous is everything now, with the 15 point bonus this can come in to play as a huge deal

my simple answer

the winner of sm1 WILL win IRI

[Joel J]

I just watched these alliances get chosen. A bit weird, don't you think? I missed alot of the competition, so I'll ask: did 1114, 330, 254, 148, etc play badly or something? For example 148 lasted until the 3rd round of picking, and 1114 is on the 4th seeded alliance. Not what I was expecting. I was shocked 233 didn't team up with 1114 or 968.

My predictions:

Quarterfinals:

1. 233 71 1902 1732 vs. 8. 703 40 217 121
(Just not enough fire power on 703's alliance to overcome 233+1902. ramps are equal.)

4. 111 1114 2056 494 vs. 5. 968 330 177 910
(177's defense will give 968+330 the advantage they need over 1114. 1114 is essentially all by themselves offensively, while 968+330 can both git'r'done.)

2. 47 33 68 93 vs. 7. 126 254 45 107
(254's ramps will be the key to this victory. 47's alliance is lacking the needed offensive firepower, while 126 has 254+45.)


6. 48 67 469 148 vs. 3. 1720 234 1528 116
(116 will do a great job, and make these matches interesting; however, 67+148, together, will be too strong to overcome.)

Semifinals:

1. 233 71 1902 1732 vs. 5. 968 330 177 910
(Championship Event Grand Semifinals set 330+910 against 233+71. At the championships, 233+71 came out on top, but that will not happen at the IRI here today. 177's defensive/offensive capability just may be the key to 330's victory. 968+330+177 will be on the field.)

7. 126 254 45 107 vs. 6. 48 67 469 148
(Does 148 look like the steal of this competition to you? They do to me. 148 will give 48 the edge they need to overcome 254+45. This is going to be a very good set of matches.)

Finals:

5. 968 330 177 910 vs. 6. 48 67 469 148
(Simply put, 330.)

IRI Winner:

5. 968 330 177 910

[Joel J]

6 keepers in auto! Holy cow!

[Michael Leicht]

i just saw 6 robots but 6 keepers on in auto mode

[Derek Bessette]

What was the final score in the last 1114 match QF2-1 ?

My feed kicked out.

[Jeff Rodriguez]

What was the final score in the last 1114 match QF2-1 ?

My feed kicked out.
Red 129 - Blue 85, I believe.

[Nuttyman54]

I hope someone recorded that. I predict whoever wins the #4 vs #5 seed makes it at least to finals

[Rich Kressly]

What was the final score in the last 1114 match QF2-1 ?

My feed kicked out.

Mine kicked out too...but I made it back before the end. What an awesome match! Derek, if you aren't there who's in charge of making sure Karthik doesn't screw up? ;)

[Hegemoni]

I don't know enough about the team specs to make a prediction, but I had to go out of the house yesterday and could only watch like 3 matches...

Through my time watching the Q-finals: Holy crap, these are some insane matches

Also, on a less important note... is there a way to watch this feed in NOT real player?

[Nawaid Ladak]

Red 129 Blue 85

can somebody update me after those scores

[SSMike]

Would Somebody Mind posting a link to watch the match where keepers were scored? I missed it and I would really like to see it. Thanks!

[Derek Bessette]

Mine kicked out too...but I made it back before the end. What an awesome match! Derek, if you aren't there who's in charge of making sure Karthik doesn't screw up? ;)

You know that thing Karthik wears around his neck all the time. It's an electric collar, and my finger is always on the button.

[Rich Kressly]

You know that thing Karthik wears around his neck all the time. It's an electric collar, and my finger is always on the button.
I'll pay dearly for a duplicate button. :D

[Tottanka]

My prediction is alliance 1 goes all the way.
233 and 1902 have both shown what they are capable of in Nats...
the only ones who could stop them are alliances 5 or 4...
Amazing alliances - amazing action!

[Joel J]

71 vs. 1114 again. Last year 71 won is an amazing match. What happens now?

[Tottanka]

71 vs. 1114 again. Last year 71 won is an amazing match. What happens now?

and now 71 losses in an inredible match =]

[Nuttyman54]

Calling #4 for the win

[Tottanka]

Calling #4 for the win

joining you on that one, Vs. 6 in the finals.

[Hegemoni]

Uh oh!


3 and 6 at 1-1

Who has it?

[Joel J]

I say 148 and 67.. but 47 and 33 have been playing so well, I don't even know. 148+67 got "shutdown" by 68 alone? They need to become more agile next round, or they'll be gone (148+67)

[Hegemoni]

I say 148 and 67.. but 47 and 33 have been playing so well, I don't even know. 148+67 got "shutdown" by 68 alone? They need to become more agile next round, or they'll be gone (148+67)

You're right all the way.

I can only hope 6 gets it, I'd love to see us in the finals


Edit: Argh! Good luck to Alliance 3

[Nawaid Ladak]

joining you on that one, Vs. 6 in the finals.

That scream s DRAMA

48 v 1114.... im not going to say anything else

what was the final score of sf2.3

[Nuttyman54]

47, 33, 68 and 93 vs 111, 1114, 2056 and 494 in the finals

[chaoticprout]

is there a rankings page or something for us without real time player? thanks. how far are they? is alliance 5 out? thanks

[Nuttyman54]

is there a rankings page or something for us without real time player? thanks. how far are they? is alliance 5 out? thanks

Alliance 5 was knocked out by #4 in quaterfinals. But they were part of the amazing 6 keeper game.

[AdamHeard]

They just introduced 111 as the only team on the alliance with a championship win.... didn't 494 win in 2004?

[Nawaid Ladak]

They just introduced 111 as the only team on the alliance with a championship win.... didn't 494 win in 2004?

494 is a backup bot, their rooti sin't on the feild, therefore, they do not get introduced.

what a match

go wildtronic martions

[AdamHeard]

If anyone has been doubting "nobody pushes truck town" lately, the elimination matches they've been in erased that doubt...

[chaoticprout]

finals scores/ results? thanks ><

[Nuttyman54]

Congrats to 111, 1114, 2056 and 494 for some amazing matches

and good job to 47, 33, 68 and 93. What an event. Any idea when that 6 keeper match will be online for viewing? (and reviewing, and reviewing again)

[KathieK]

Congrats to the IRI Mentor of the Year 2007, Mike Martus!

[RoboMom]

Kudo's to the entire organizing crew at IRI for a GREAT event!
And thanks to NASA for broadcasting it today. Closing ceremonies almost made it before they cut away......

[CD Mom]

Congratulations to Mike Martus!!! We are so happy for you. Sorry we couldn't be there. Had play by play all day from the grandparents that were watching every match.

[chris31]

Did anyone get to see and/or take pictures of the new AndyMark shifters?

[chaoticprout]

who won?

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Chaoticprout - here is the post with the winning alliance first, then the finalists in the 2nd paragraph, you may have missed it. Both alliances were incredible, as was the entire event.

Congrats to 111, 1114, 2056 and 494 for some amazing matches

and good job to 47, 33, 68 and 93. What an event. Any idea when that 6 keeper match will be online for viewing? (and reviewing, and reviewing again)

[Luckyfish05]

Hey ya'll,
What an exciting, exciting event! All the hype led up to IRI really played out this year. Congratulations to 111, 1114, 2056 and 494. All I can say about this weekend is that the six rings in autonomous says it all. That was completely amazing and really didn't register for a couple of seconds. I had brought a couple family members this weekend and both were so impressed. I just wanted to send a thanks out to all of the Crew that made this possible. As usual things were amazing. Thanks also to the teams that made is so competitive, that made this fun.

A special thanks to team 330, I don't know if anyone purposely thanked you for the parts you gave us after we lost our air compressor, and being there right after that match. I'm still not convinced that it would have mattered if we hadn't been defending against you guys, maybe we would have still loss that compressor, who knows but thanks again for the help!

Team 292 enjoyed the IRI so much and can't wait to see you all again next year!

[shmenI]

First of all i wanted to say a big thank you to everybody who helped us get here all the way here from israel, and i think i speak for all my team when i say that it was worth every penney and every second.
So great job everyone' we had great fun' and we hope to see you guys again at the world championships :)
(oh, and the six keepers were so amazing, props to the winners!)

[Travis Hoffman]

Does anyone know if the webcast/NASA match video of the IRI will be split up and posted online?

[dpick1055]

I believe wildstang is going to post the matches on their media server

media.wildstang.org

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on making IRI amazing and my last year as a student in FIRST the best yet.

[cooker52]

IRI was AWESOME!!!!!! It had some weird times, you'll soon find out, but I highly enjoyed myself. It was fun just to kick back and watch the finals. They were GREAT!!! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen!

[Beth Sweet]

Ok, holy wow, I seriously wish I would have called in "sick" to work today! It sounds like there were a bunch of things I would have loved to have seen.

-3 of my favorite teams out there: Simbotics, Wildstang and Martians (and Patriotics, I love y'all too) all winning together! I mean, I wished on a star last night that 111 and 1114 would get together and bring this thing home, but I never imagined in a million years it would actually happen! Congratulations all of you guys!!!

-Mike Martus, one of the hardest working guys in this program, got volunteer of the year. Well Mike, it's about time you're recognized for all of your hard work. For those of you outside of Michigan, Mike works his... posterior off at all the regionals and to help everyone out. Congrats Mike, great to see a guy recognized who tends to stay in the shadows!

-6 keepers in autonomous?!?! You have to be kidding me. I might have an ice cream cone for someone who can get me a video of that match... :D

Sounds like IRI was quite the event, congrats to everyone, and I'll see those of you who are attending, at MARC!

[David Brinza]

Congratulations to the IRI Planning Committee for a fabulous event. The event was exciting, entertaining, dramatic, fun, and AWESOME. I cannot describe the feeling you get realizing that you're surrounded by the "Who's Who" of FIRST. Terrific teams with incredible robots and drivers were all on top of their game.

The elimination matches were all hard fought and the alliance of 111, 1114, 2056 and 494 truly earned their victory. The spoiler play by Wildstang was pivotal in the outcome throughout the elimination round - their last second game-changing plays were BIG, really BIG!

Congrats too, to Andy Baker for his tenure as head mentor of the TechnoKats and CD's Mike Martus as IRI Mentor of the Year.

If you haven't been to IRI, your missing one of the premier events showcasing the spirit of FIRST. I'm already looking forward to next year!

[Jeremiah Johnson]

More fun than the Championship... that's pretty much all I have to say.

Oh no... I lied.

Congrats to the winners and finalists, no sense in mentioning them again. Congrats to Andy Baker and Mike Martus. And thank you to the volunteer staff for making this event the most wonderful event I have ever been to.

Especially thanks to Jane Young for spiking and coloring my hair, Cynette for helping at the pit announcer station, Arefin for providing the saran wrap, Eugenia for being such a great que-er person, and to the people that I helped with field reset during elims and danced with (can only remember Michelle Celio and KelliV).

Fun times had by all.

[KathieK]

And congrats are also in order to Scott Ritchie for receiving the IRI Foundation award, to several students for winning scholarships and the two Volunteers of the Year (can someone please post all their names as I didn't write them down)?

[Chris Fultz]

(can someone please post all their names as I didn't write them down)?

Al of the team and individual award winners are listed in the Thanks / Congrats thread.

[techtiger1]

On behalf of everyone at 1251 IRI was the best event we have been too hands down. Thanks to everyone who makes it possible hopefully we will be able to come back next year. Thanks to team 233 for taking our robot up to the event and being the ultimate gracious professionals. Congrats to the winners.

We had a great time,
-Drew

[Josh Murphy]

The IRI was awesome as always. Thanks to the organizers because without you it would'nt be possible. To teams 33, 68, and 93 thanks for being our alliance partners it was fun. Also, congratulations Mr. Martus for winning the mentor of the year award, you had no clue about it....... just as planned;) :)

[Doug G]

I posted the 6 Keeper match on YouTube..

http://www.youtube.com/v/AHc4gyhVo28

Incredible!!

[Doug G]

-6 keepers in autonomous?!?! You have to be kidding me. I might have an ice cream cone for someone who can get me a video of that match... :D


I'll be expecting the ice cream cone in the mail :)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AHc4gyhVo28

[JackN]

My dad has just stolen the family copy of the new Harry Potter so I guess I am going to post about IRI now.

I never thought there could be a better competition than last year's IRI, but I was wrong. The elimination rounds were so good, I think they were better than last year.

There are so many things and people I would like to thank

I would like to thank the judges (Copioli, JVN and Karthik) for participating in our little talent show act, it made it a legendary talent show act. And don't worry, your lives were never in any danger (except Karthik's, we wanted to get him back for his "singing" last year).
Thanks to 111, 1114 and 2056, you guys are some of the best teams I have ever been able to talk to or work with. Karthik, Raul, Tyler and the rest of the strategists that we got to work with, you guys knew your stuff.
I also want to congratulate teams 47, 33, 68, and 93 for playing some of the best finals matches I have ever seen. We were heartbroken that 47 and 33 passed on us, but it worked out well for all of us in the end

Thanks go out to Mr. Fultz, Mr. Baker and the rest of those involved in making IRI such a special and awesome event. Thanks to Mr. Leon for getting IRI on NASA TV and for being a great MC. Thanks to Copioli, Dan Green and Collin Fultz for announcing and MCing. Thanks to all the teams that traveled to make IRI the best competition it could be.

[ParkerF]

I just watched these alliances get chosen. A bit weird, don't you think? I missed alot of the competition, so I'll ask: did 1114, 330, 254, 148, etc play badly or something? For example 148 lasted until the 3rd round of picking, and 1114 is on the 4th seeded alliance. Not what I was expecting. I was shocked 233 didn't team up with 1114 or 968.


We weren't running the drivers from the regular season. Myself, and 3 other drivers had been flipping in and out through the quals, doing our best. We had a rough start with 3 losses, and our auton wasn't quite on target. We pulled out of the quals with no more losses, and were almost freaking out in the balcony during the draft. We did our best during the quarter and semi finals, but just couldn't pull out the second win in our tie against the other alliance.

I loved IRI, and got a great impression of FIRST, seeing as this was my first competition to attend. (Woohoo for pre-rookies). I definitely intend to return this coming year, and the years ahead.

Congrats to 1114, 2056, 494, and 111.

[Ralph Lambert]

Did anyone happen to get the final standings after all the qualification matches?

[Kit Gerhart]

When I saw that first match between alliances 4 and 5, my thoughts were, "holy crap, we're going to be in for a rough time against the winner of that QF if we make it past alliance 8." I was right.

Congrats to 111, 1114, 2056, and 494. Also, thanks again for the organizers of IRI for putting on the best FIRST-related event going.

[Joe Ross]

Did anyone happen to get the final standings after all the qualification matches?

I have the top 26, nothing after that, however.

[JaneYoung]

Everyone has images that stand out/stay with them from special times and events. IRI 2007 has many.

Images:
Brandon, the DJ
Paul Copioli, a man of grace
Michelle Celio skipping across the field after lining up the tubes for the zillionth time
Andy Baker stopping the tears in his sleeve as he made his AndyMark announcement
Team 71 in the stands - wow
Amy Prib riding the rack carousel, smiling quietly
the Blood Mobile
people who tried to donate blood but for whatever reason couldn't - they tried and received a tee shirt - how cool is that...
the way our hosts continued to keep the backpacks in our view, celebrating the community generosity and the good start that the supplies promise: out in the refreshments area, then under the silent auction tables, then finally as the back drop for the judges and awards ceremony.
the IRI banners
mrs. p talking about robots that paint, creating art
the blue lit cell phones gently waving to beautiful music in the Talent Show
The 6 keepers and the moment they created that was totally understood by everyone present
Chris Fultz's hugs :)

..and many many more

[Karthik]

We weren't running the drivers from the regular season. Myself, and 3 other drivers had been flipping in and out through the quals, doing our best. We had a rough start with 3 losses, and our auton wasn't quite on target. We pulled out of the quals with no more losses, and were almost freaking out in the balcony during the draft. We did our best during the quarter and semi finals, but just couldn't pull out the second win in our tie against the other alliance.

I loved IRI, and got a great impression of FIRST, seeing as this was my first competition to attend. (Woohoo for pre-rookies). I definitely intend to return this coming year, and the years ahead.

Congrats to 1114, 2056, 494, and 111.

Parker,

You definitely impressed more than a few people this weekend at IRI. By Saturday afternoon, you drove that 148 robot as if you'd been doing it for years. I'm quite positive that you will have a very bright future in FIRST. I look forward to seeing what you and 148 come up with in 2008.

[Steve Ketron]

My team had to leave early, what was the AndyMark announcement?

[Steve Ketron]

Before I forget, I want to thank everyone that volunteered at IRI for their exceptional performance in the Best event ever. My team can not afford to attend multiple regionals or the Nationals and I wanted to give my seniors that started the team a chance to compete with the best teams out there and they got to do that at IRI. This was our nationals and I wanted to personally thank all of you for your great job on the way you have performed for this event. Also would like to give congrats to every team that was here for making this IRI one of the best experiences that my team has received. Without every team performing at there best, this event would not have been such a huge success.

[Michelle Celio]

Michelle Celio skipping across the field after lining up the tubes for the zillionth time


We did some math.
Just for qualification matches..
I ran about 5 miles, making sure that every tube wasn't under inflated.

[GaryVoshol]

My team had to leave early, what was the AndyMark announcement?
Andy will be quitting his job at Delphi and working AndyMark full time. As part of that, he will be reducing his involvement with 45, which led to the emotions.

[Andy Baker]

Andy will be quitting his job at Delphi and working AndyMark full time. As part of that, he will be reducing his involvement with 45, which led to the emotions.


Correct.

Also, most importantly, it was a heartfelt thank you to all of my friends, teammates and AndyMark customers who have supported Mark and me in this effort to build up our company to the point where I can make this move.

I will craft a formal announcement on this website soon, along with a lengthy IRI thank you post.

Andy B.

[jwhelan]

I have been scouring the internet high and low. I am looking for an official list of team rankings at IRI, and those that competed in finals and the finalist lists. Is there somewhere that I can locate this?

[Travis Hoffman]

I have been scouring the internet high and low. I am looking for an official list of team rankings at IRI, and those that competed in finals and the finalist lists. Is there somewhere that I can locate this?

IRI Elimination Round Alliances (Post #379 Girard Robocats edition):

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=635677&postcount=379

1 def. 8
2 def. 7
6 def. 3
4 def. 5

2 def. 6
4 def. 1

4 def. 2

I don't think there's a complete list of rankings yet but I believe Mark Koors is going to download that information from the field scoring computers.

[Chris Fultz]

I have been scouring the internet high and low. I am looking for an official list of team rankings at IRI


Don't you remember, we're all winners...... :)

[Lil' Lavery]

I'll be expecting the ice cream cone in the mail :)

http://www.youtube.com/v/AHc4gyhVo28

177 wasn't actually on the field, 910 was

[OZ_341]

I am just floored by all of the reports from IRI. It is obvious that there is a great mix of spirited teams and careful planning that goes into this event. I only hope that we can attend someday.Congratulations to all of the participating teams.
I also wanted to wish Andy well as he moves forward with his new venture. We our loyal A-M customers and will support AndyMark in every way possible.

[Katie Hans]

I had been looking forward all year to go to IRI, and I'm so sad that I couldn't make it. :( Sounds like it went really well; I wish I could have been there!

[Duke_of_Hazard]

I would like to thank the champions and all the other teams we played with and against for the best competition I've ever had the privilege of driving in, it was a complete blast! Theres a few i would like to say something more specifically to...

Mark (blue haired announcer in eliminators) - for pushing us onto the stage and inspiring us to go for it, and for just about all other amazing tidbits of advice this season.

111 - Thank you SO MUCH for the use of your equipment for the talent show and the encouragement you gave the other two and I to get up on stage and embarass ourselves! We had the most fun ever playing on that stage.

71 & 1902 - It was so awesome to play with both of you, and i hope it will happen again in the future.

[Doug G]

177 wasn't actually on the field, 910 was


Fixed, new youtube link is...

http://www.youtube.com/v/U02DOVK0mFQ

[Ryan Dognaux]

If anyone who went or performed in the talent show, we found a CD player that doesn't belong to us. Contact me with a description if you think it's yours.

[T3_1565]

Is there any chance that all the matches of the IRI were video taped and avialable for those who weren't there to see what sounds like the most amazing event of the season??

[Travis Hoffman]

Is there any chance that all the matches of the IRI were video taped and avialable for those who weren't there to see what sounds like the most amazing event of the season??

*piling on*

Yes - I thought various people were working on chopping up and publishing IRI match videos. Any success? Many who weren't in attendance have asked me about this.

:)

[T3_1565]

thats good, cause I would love to see them! I hear that it was as good as the championships (some of the matches) and the only match I can find was the 6 keeper match, and I have watched that too many times lol