Ramp Riot 2007: The Official Thread

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Online registration for Ramp Riot 2007 is now open!

RAMP RIOT 2007
8th Annual Robotics Competition

Sponsored by FIRST, NASA, Rohm & Haas,
BAE Systems and Team 341

Saturday November 10, 2007
Wissahickon High School,
Ambler , PA
8:00am - 5:00pm

Preliminary Details:
• Registration Fee $200
• Prizes, Live Radio Station w/prizes, Live bands, Face Painting and Charity Food Drive
• 2007 Game Rules
• 36 Team Limit
• Payment deadline is Monday, October 15, 2007
Note: We usually sell out by the first week of September

Register at www.team341.com or email us with the info below:
Contact: Team 341, c/o Alan Ostrow
Email: aostrow@wsd.k12.pa.us
Phone: 215-619-8112, ext 2956

Please see the next page for registration instructions.

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Registration Instructions:

Just go to www.team341.com , then click on the Ramp Riot link on the left side panel. There is no need to send money at this point. We just want to know which teams are attending so that we can plan the best event possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The registration page might temporarily state that it is Ramp Riot 2006. Feel free to use this form anyway. I will receive it. The site will be updated to read 2007 very shortly.

Last year we had 36 teams and sold out in early September, so please register early.

Have a great Summer!

Al Ostrow
Team 341

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Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
13 Teams; 23 Slots Remaining (revised 6/16/07)

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

484 Haverford HS PA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

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Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
17 Teams; 19 Slots Remaining (revised 6/17/07)

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

709 The Agnes Irwin School

816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

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Last night I received an incomplete Ramp Riot registration form from someone on Team 204. There must have been some sort of computer error when completing the online form.
If you are a main contact for Team 204 could you please go to www.team341.com and resubmit the registration? We would be happy to place you on the list.
If you still have problems please contact me directly via

aostrow1@comcast.net

Thanks!

Al Ostrow

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Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
21 Teams; 15 Slots Remaining (revised 6/19/07)

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA
103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA
222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA
224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ
316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ
341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA
357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA
365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE
423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA
484 Haverford HS PA
522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY
709 The Agnes Irwin School, PA
816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ
834 Southern Lehigh HS PA
1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA
1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ
1640 Downingtown HS PA
1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ
1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

[KathieK]

If there is enough interest from the mentors on the teams attending Ramp Riot, I may come down and host a NEMO meeting (pending what my schedule looks like up here...). Last year we held a successful workshop on teambuilding. If you would be interested in attending a NEMO workshop on a particular topic such as mentor recruitment and retention, fundraising, public relations, team organization, etc., let me know.

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If there is enough interest from the mentors on the teams attending Ramp Riot, I may come down and host a NEMO meeting (pending what my schedule looks like up here...). Last year we held a successful workshop on teambuilding. If you would be interested in attending a NEMO workshop on a particular topic such as mentor recruitment and retention, fundraising, public relations, team organization, etc., let me know.

Kathie:
We would love to have you again. I will start working on the mentors. i think fundraising and team organization are always hot topics! looking forward to another great workshop!

[Athleticgirl389]

Do yall have a spot for anyone who wants to volunteer to register? Or should we just email Mr. Ostrow?

[OZ_341]

Do yall have a spot for anyone who wants to volunteer to register? Or should we just email Mr. Ostrow?

Since you're first, you have your pick of the jobs. :D
Just email me at aostrow1@comcast.net for now. We would love to have you volunteer at Ramp Riot.
And we would also love to have 102 compete with us this year.

Thanks for volunteering.

[Athleticgirl389]

Since you're first, you have your pick of the jobs. :D
Just email me at aostrow1@comcast.net for now. We would love to have you volunteer at Ramp Riot.
And we would also love to have 102 compete with us this year.

Thanks for volunteering.

Wahooo! I shall do that right now :)
And I have mentioned it to my fellow Gearheads. They gotta talk amongst those students who will be on the team next year; if it was up to me solely, we'd be signed up :p haha. Cannot wait!!

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Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
23 Teams; 13 Slots Remaining (revised 6/20/07)

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA
103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA
204 Eastern Regional High School NJ
222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA
224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ
316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ
341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA
357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA
365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE
423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA
484 Haverford HS PA
522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY
539 Trinity Episcopal School VA
709 The Agnes Irwin School, PA
816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ
834 Southern Lehigh HS PA
1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA
1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ
1640 Downingtown HS PA
1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ
1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

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Welcome Teams 75, 768, 1719, and 2016 !

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
27 Teams; 9 Slots Remaining (revised 6/29/07)

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ
99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA
103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA
204 Eastern Regional High School NJ
222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA
224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ
316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ
341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA
357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA
365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE
423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA
484 Haverford HS PA
522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY
539 Trinity Episcopal School VA
709 The Agnes Irwin School, PA
768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD
816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ
834 Southern Lehigh HS PA
1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA
1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ
1640 Downingtown HS PA
1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ
1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA
1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD
2016 Ewing HS NJ

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Welcome Team 173 RAGE!! 8 Spots Left

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
28 Teams; 8 Slots Remaining (revised 7/12/07)

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ
99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA
103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA
173 RAGE , East Hartford HS CT
204 Eastern Regional High School NJ
222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA
224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ
316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ
341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA
357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA
365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE
423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA
484 Haverford HS PA
522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY
539 Trinity Episcopal School VA
709 The Agnes Irwin School, PA
768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD
816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ
834 Southern Lehigh HS PA
1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA
1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ
1640 Downingtown HS PA
1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ
1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA
1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD
2016 Ewing HS NJ

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Welcome Team 2234 Episcopal Academy and Team 1391 Westtown School!! 6 Spots Left

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
30 Teams; 6 Slots Remaining (revised 7/15/07)

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ
99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA
103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA
173 RAGE , East Hartford HS CT
204 Eastern Regional High School NJ
222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA
224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ
272 Lansdale Catholic PA
303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ
316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ
341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA
357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA
365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE
423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA
484 Haverford HS PA
522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY
539 Trinity Episcopal School VA
709 The Agnes Irwin School, PA
768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD
816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ
834 Southern Lehigh HS PA
1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA
1391 Westtown SchoolPA
1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ
1640 Downingtown HS PA
1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ
1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA
1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD
2016 Ewing HS NJ
2234Episcopal Academy PA

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Welcome Team 87 Rancocas HS and Team 25 Raider Robotix !

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
36 Teams (revised 8/5/07)

25 Raider Robotix NBHS NJ

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

204 Eastern Robotic Vikings ERHS NJ

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

563 Pneumatic Thrashers, BOK HS PA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA

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Ramp Riot 2007 has just added its 36th Team and is currently full.
But if you would like to attend please register anyway.
We will assemble a waiting list.
We usually have one or two teams that drop when school begins.

Thank you to all of our participating teams! We really do appreciate your support.

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Team 563 has opted for the standby list. We have one open spot!


One Spot remaining!

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
35 Teams (revised 8/8/07)

25 Raider Robotix NBHS NJ

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

204 Eastern Robotic Vikings ERHS NJ

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

816 Burlington County Institute of Tech. NJ

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA[/QUOTE]


Standby List
563 Pneumatic Thrashers, BOK HS PA

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We are pleased to announce that major Radio Station 93.3 WMMR will visit Ramp Riot from 1 PM until 3 PM on November 10th. They will send a street crew to play games (like mini golf) with the crowd. WMMR will also have a prize wheel that they will use to give away tickets, shirts, CDs, and other items during thier visit.

Thank you to WMMR for having the vision to support FIRST robotics!

Hope to see everyone at Ramp Riot 2007!

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Team 1302 has registered and Team 816 has dropped. We have one open spot!

One Spot remaining!

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
35 Teams (revised 8/31/07)

25 Raider Robotix NBHS NJ

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

204 Eastern Robotic Vikings ERHS NJ

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1302 Pope John Robotics NJ

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA

Standby List
563 Pneumatic Thrashers, BOK HS PA

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Welcome Team 306!

If you would like to be added to the standby list please continue to register.

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
36 Teams : 3 teams on standby(revised 9/7/07)

25 Raider Robotix NBHS NJ

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

204 Eastern Robotic Vikings ERHS NJ

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

306 C.R.T., Corry Area HS PA

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1302 Pope John Robotics NJ

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA

Standby List
84 Chuck, Towanda Area SD, PA
1168 Malvern Prep. Robotics PA
563 Pneumatic Thrashers, BOK HS PA

[Athleticgirl389]

I cannot wait for Ramp Riot =)
2007 was sooo much fun.
It is kind of disappointing that 102 will not get there :( (or at least, to my knowledge) I was really hoping to continue on with the 102 vs. 87 team spirit "fight" :p lol.
But no fears, as Mr. Ostrow knows, I'm ready to volunteer :D

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I cannot wait for Ramp Riot =)
2007 was sooo much fun.
It is kind of disappointing that 102 will not get there :( (or at least, to my knowledge) I was really hoping to continue on with the 102 vs. 87 team spirit "fight" :p lol.
But no fears, as Mr. Ostrow knows, I'm ready to volunteer :D

Just PM me and let me know what type of job you would prefer. Would you like to Ref, or do Pit admin....etc. Thanks for volunteering.

If Team 102 would still like to go they could go on standby. Things change quickly in the early Fall. At least two teams on standby are there because they are not sure they can make it. So you never know.

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Team 204 has sadly dropped. We will contact the teams on the standby list. 1218 B Chesnut Hill Academy was added to the standby list.

If you would like to be added to the standby list please continue to register.

Ramp Riot 2007 Team List
35 Teams : 4 teams on standby(revised 9/20/07)

25 Raider Robotix NBHS NJ

75 RoboRaiders Hillsborough HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

99 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

306 C.R.T., Corry Area HS PA

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1302 Pope John Robotics NJ

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 The Umbrella Corp., The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA

Standby List
84 Chuck, Towanda Area SD, PA
1168 Malvern Prep. Robotics PA
563 Pneumatic Thrashers, BOK HS PA
1218 B Chesnut Hill Academy

[KathieK]

Hot off the heels of successful NEMO meetings at Bash@theBeach and Duel on the Delaware, NEMO is coming back once again for our 3rd annual workshop at Ramp Riot!

Recent NEMO meetings have included discussions on recruiting and retaining mentors and students, fundraising and getting sponsors, getting media attention for your team, and my personal favorite, DUMPSTER DIVING (aka how to get free stuff for your team!)! :p

So far I've had no responses from teams saying they are sending a mentor... Please share this info with your teams at your next team meeting. If each team sent at least one mentor to the NEMO meeting at Ramp Riot, we could have 35 people exchanging ideas!

If you are an adult or college age mentor who will be attending Ramp Riot and are interested in attending a workshop on a non-technical area, please complete this registration form: http://www.firstnemo.org/rampriotregister.htm

[Athleticgirl389]

Mr. Ostrow,

Will volunteers be getting an email as the time comes closer to Ramp Riot?

[DanDon]

On that note, I would love to volunteer at Ramp Riot, where should i shoot an e-mail to?

[AmayaSaria]

Me too! Volunteering sounds like fun, and I'd like to help in any way I can for Ramp Riot. =D

[Athleticgirl389]

Amanda and Dan,

Last time I spoke with Mr. Ostrow, he said to PM him/send him an email with your name and job you would like. He'll contact you when he gets it.

As to anything outside of that, I do not know what is going on with volunteering but I know Mr. Ostrow will be glad to know he has people wanting to volunteer :)

[Barry Bonzack]

It appears I am going to be in the general area for a different event, so I'm going to try to make it to RR during the morning.

[KathieK]

Three NEMO sessions will be offered at Ramp Riot on Saturday, November 10. These are free to attend and open to any mentor from any of the four FIRST robotics programs (JFLL, FLL, FTC and FRC).

10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. - Fundraisers that Really Work
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Recruiting Sponsors
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Getting free stuff for your team!

Please register on the NEMO website (http://www.firstnemo.org/rampriotregister.htm)so we know how many people to expect.

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Here is what we think will be the final team list.

Ramp Riot 2007 Final Team List
36 Awesome Teams!!

25 Raider Robotix, North Brunswick HS NJ

87 Diablo, Rancocas Valley RHS NJ

103 Cybersonics, Palisades HS PA

104 Team Universal, Henderson HS PA

173 RAGE, East Hartford HS CT

222 Tigertrons, Tunkhannock AHS PA

224 The Tribe, Piscataway HS NJ

272 Lansdale Catholic PA

303 Bridgewater-Raritan HS NJ

306 Corry Robotics, Corry AHS, PA

316 Lunatecs, Salem County College NJ

341 Miss Daisy, WHS/NMTCC PA

357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby HS PA

365 MOE Robotics, Engineering Club DE

423 Springfield / Cheltenham HS PA

433 Firebirds, Mt. St. Joes HS PA

484 Haverford HS PA

522 RoboWizards, McKee Voc. HS NY

539 Trinity Episcopal School VA

623 Ohmies, Oakton HS, Oak Hill VA

709 The Agnes Irwin School PA

768 TechnoWarriors, Woodlawn HS MD

834 Southern Lehigh HS PA

1030 El Taco, Palisades HS PA

1168 Malvern Prep. Robotics PA

1218 Chestnut Hill Academy PA

1219 Palmyra HS & Chestnut Hill PA

1302 Pope John Robotics NJ

1391 Westtown School PA

1403 Cougar Robotics, Montgomery HS NJ

1640 Downingtown HS PA

1676 Pascack Valley Reg HS NJ

1712 Dawgma, Lower Merion HS PA

1719 Umbrella Corp.,The Park School MD

2016 Ewing HS NJ

2234 Episcopal Academy PA

[OZ_341]

Thank you to everyone that has replied with an offer to volunteer. I will be replying to everyone over the next two days. I do appreciate your patience.

Here is a list of Jobs that are available. If you want to reply by PM with a 1st thru. 3rd choice that will help us plan. I am sure most people will get their first choice. We can use all the help we can get! :D

Thanks so much for volunteering!

Ramp Riot Jobs in the FRC & FTC Arenas

FTC Positions
� FTC VEX Driving Zone (Main Lobby)
� FTC Arena Assistants (FTC Competition Area)

FRC Jobs
� Team Queuing
� Scoring Table and Match Management
� Field Re-setter
� Game Tube Management & Repair
� Referees
� Pit Ambassador & Mobile Pit Crew
� Pit Safety Managers
� Assistant Field Managers
� On Field MCs
� Off Field Announcer
� Play by Play Announcer
� Assistant to NASA Crew
� Team Traffic Flow
� Fan Traffic Flow

[OZ_341]

I will PM everyone now that offered to volunteer. In case you don't receive the message, just write me at 341forum@gmail.com

I will send you the complete Ramp Riot Info Pack via email.
The info pack has schedules, directions, etc.


Thanks again for volunteering!

[Athleticgirl389]

Sending the email now!!! Cannot wait =)

[Elgin Clock]

What is cool to do on an extra day near Ramp Riot area if I end up staying over Saturday night? I'm looking for stuff close-ish (15-20 miles or less away) and that would be fun and open on Sundays. (And if possible, in the general direction of my travel back to CT)
I have no idea the geography of PA other than I know Philadelphia is kinda close?
Anyways... if anyone has any good ideas, let me know.

[OZ_341]

What is cool to do on an extra day near Ramp Riot area if I end up staying over Saturday night? I'm looking for stuff close-ish (15-20 miles or less away) and that would be fun and open on Sundays. (And if possible, in the general direction of my travel back to CT)
I have no idea the geography of PA other than I know Philadelphia is kinda close?
Anyways... if anyone has any good ideas, let me know.

Elgin:

Center City Philly is 40 minutes in the opposite direction of CT, but definitely worth the trip. One thing I can think of right off hand is that the Art Museum is open on Sunday and if you enter before noon the admission is "pay as you wish". There are also a ton of other things to do in Philly. Definitely check it out.

[OZ_341]

To All Ramp Riot Supporters:

Ramp Riot Promo in Your Community
Attached is a standard promo sheet for Ramp Riot 2007. Please feel free to circulate this and help us promote this event. Please feel free to use Ramp Riot to your advantage. Many area teams are on the road all year and this is their only home game.

Take this opportunity to invite your sponsors, potential sponsors, school administrators, your students, your families, and your community. One of our goals is to help teams inspire younger kids to get involved. Please feel free to send this circular to your elementary schools, etc.
Lets fill the stands with excited kids!!


Ramp Riot Spirit
Our mission with Ramp Riot is to simulate the feeling of attending a regional, for the benefit of our rookie members. So please feel free to bring all of your banners, displays, spirit items, and buttons. Ramp Riot is about celebrating FIRST and our participating teams, please make this YOUR event!

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To All Ramp Riot Teams:

Two notes about honoring Mike Wade and his contributions to FIRST.

1) Ceremony to Honor Mike Wade
We will be holding a special ceremony after the lunch break to honor Mike. We ask that all teams stop what they are doing, make their way to the stands, and participate in this important acknowledgement. He gave so much to FIRST and to the entire circuit of off-season events. It is a sign of respect that we stop everything for Mike.

2) Food Collection and the Mike Wade Memorial Award
We could think of no better way to honor Mike than to name the annual food drive award after him. It will forever be our most important award. Hundreds of families benefit from your food donations. This year's collection will go towards Thanksgiving meals for area families in need.

Please do the following in honor of Mike:
Collect as many canned food items as possible for drop off at Ramp Riot. (We will count these by team for the award.) Cans will be collected in the morning and delivered to the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard by 2:00PM that day.
Giving to others as Mike gave to us is the best way that we can think of to honor Mike's memory.

We also encourage individual visitors to bring canned goods in the spirit of giving to others.
Thank you for participating.

[Athleticgirl389]

What is cool to do on an extra day near Ramp Riot area if I end up staying over Saturday night? I'm looking for stuff close-ish (15-20 miles or less away) and that would be fun and open on Sundays. (And if possible, in the general direction of my travel back to CT)
I have no idea the geography of PA other than I know Philadelphia is kinda close?
Anyways... if anyone has any good ideas, let me know.

You could also cut through Jersey on your way back up and find something random to do with teams from Jersey :rolleyes: I mean, it's the same time as going back home for ya... not that I would know lol. Plus, road trips are AMAZING!!!!!

[OZ_341]

Opening Video Help:
Each year we produce an opening video to honor our participating teams. Please send your team pictures of kids, robots, etc. to

341forum@gmail.com

We want to include everyone in the opening video and truly honor the attending teams! Please be sure to send us your stuff!

Thanks!

[taggartbg]

Would anyone be able to shed some light on when actual matches start?

[OZ_341]

Matches start at 9 AM.


I sent the full schedule to the coaches. i will post a schedule on Delphi tonight.

[Andy Baker]

Just like last year, there will be an AndyMark table in the commons area, where people will be able to see AndyMark parts. We'll have our standard stuff, and some new stuff.

New stuff:

6" mecanum wheel (oooh, aaah)
Super Shifter
Dualie Spacer for aluminum omni wheels
8" Performance Wheel w/ bearing bore
more sprockets (smaller plate sprockets for 25 and 35 series chain)

Also, it will be nice to catch up with many friends.

Sincerely,
Andy

[OZ_341]

Just like last year, there will be an AndyMark table in the commons area......

Thanks Andy!
I think it really meant a lot to the teams having you at the event.

[OZ_341]

Here is the event schedule. FTC will have a separate schedule, but we will do a combined Award ceremony at 5:00 PM

EVENT SCHEDULE
Time Activity
5:30 AM Team 341 Reports to WHS

7:00 AM Doors / Pits open

7:20- 8:30 AM Practice Rounds

8:40 - 9:00AM Opening Ceremonies
-Welcome
-Team Intro & Video
-National Anthem

9:00 AM -12:00 PM Qualifying Rounds (4 out of 5)

10:00 – 11:30 AM NEMO Workshop

12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch/Special Events

12:45 – 1:15 PM Special Presentations

1:15 - 2:00 PM Qualifying Rounds (5 of 5)

2:00 PM Alliance Selection

2:30-5:00 PM Elimination Rounds

5:00 PM Awards/Closing Ceremonies

5:30 PM Field Breakdown

[KathieK]

I'm trying to avoid some of the weekend NYC traffic tomorrow and am hoping to leave CT early - does anyone know if it's better to go (from Hartford, CT) 84 to 684 to 87, down the Garden State to NJ Tpke; -or- take I91 south to 95 and stay on it all the way down to 276?

[Athleticgirl389]

I'm trying to avoid some of the weekend NYC traffic tomorrow and am hoping to leave CT early - does anyone know if it's better to go (from Hartford, CT) 84 to 684 to 87, down the Garden State to NJ Tpke; -or- take I91 south to 95 and stay on it all the way down to 276?

Having done both, I suggest 84 to 684 to 87 to the Turnpike - just my preference personally. Going the other way seems to be more of a headache for me.

[OZ_341]

Having done both, I suggest 84 to 684 to 87 to the Turnpike - just my preference personally. Going the other way seems to be more of a headache for me.

I can second that!

Any time that I go to New England from Philly, I make my way up the Garden State Parkway and across the Tappan Zee Bridge.

[Barry Bonzack]

What is cool to do on an extra day near Ramp Riot area if I end up staying over Saturday night?

I'll be hitting the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/philadelphia/parkway.htm) on Sunday before my flight back to Orlando. I've been challenged to culture myself...

[Athleticgirl389]

I can second that!

Any time that I go to New England from Philly, I make my way up the Garden State Parkway and across the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Most definately the Tappan Zee is the better of the bridges. Going I-95, you'll have to take the George Washington Bridge, and honestly, it's a mess any time of the day haha.

Hope you have a safe trip down and are ready to RIOT at Ramp Riot tomorrow :)

[chessking132]

I was wondering what time volunteers should get there. I know your schedule said 5:30 for 341 team members is this the time you want volunteers to arrive. If so I might be a little late bc I live an hour away.

I can’t wait to see every one there.:yikes:

Thanks you,

Matt

[Freddy Schurr]

I unfortunately can not attend the event today due to family matters, however I wish the teams and volunteers a good luck towards a great event.

[Kyle A]

I unfortunately couldn't attend the Ramp Riot this year, and i was wondering how the days event went? Last year it was a ton of fun and I had a blast.

[Kristian Calhoun]

Ramp Riot was quite the riot, but a fun one, nevertheless. :)

As for the results of the last off season replay of Rack 'N' Roll:

Alliances: All are not necessarily listed in the correct order that teams were picked, but it's pretty close
1. 1218, 103, 1302
2. 365, 1712, 224
3. 104, 423, 433
4. 623, 87, 341
5. 1640, 539, 222
6. 25, 1403, 834
7. 357, 1030, 522
8. 709, 768, 2234

Each alliance also received a fourth partner. I'm not quite sure who belonged to which alliance, but I remember 173 being a part of the 4th seeded alliance, and 1219 (team 1218's pre-rookie) joining the sixth seeded alliance.

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

8 vs 4
7 vs 6

8 vs 6

365 won the food collection/Mike Wade Memmorial Award, 357 won the Spirit Award, and 1219 won an award whose full name is currently escaping my remembrance. I'm sure Mr. Ostrow will post a more detailed summary.

I'd like to thank our alliance partners once more for a fine run, and commend 1219 for playing some great defense during the semis and finals while 1403 was making repairs to their robot.

As always, it was great to meet new people, and catch up with old friends.

[team222badbrad]

New stuff:

6" mecanum wheel (oooh, aaah)


:D I can't wait to see them Andy!;)

Sorry I missed out on Ramp Riot this year. I would have liked to have attended, but my 50 hour work week ended at 2:00am:D

I was thinking about asking to setup a booth, but maybe next year!

Needless to say I slept in today until 3:30pm:eek:

[Athleticgirl389]

I had an AWESOME time at Ramp Riot that is for certain :) Great job to all the teams who came to Ramp Riot. Thank you Al Ostrow and Team 341 for hosting such an awesome event - and to Al Ostrow for giving me the chance to emcee. Also thanks to all the other emcees and announcers.

Here are the photos I took at the event. All teams who were on the field, there should be at least one photo of you - feel free to take and use any photos guys :D

Ramp Riot 2007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgordonfan389/sets/72157603086232668)

[Mr MOE]

Here are the photos I took at the event. All teams who were on the field, there should be at least one photo of you - feel free to take and use any photos guys :D

Ramp Riot 2007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgordonfan389/sets/72157603086232668)

Ashley:

Thanks for sharing the great photos and emceeing the event! You did a terrific job.

Also, thanks to Al Ostrow and the Daisy crew for another outstanding off-season event. Way to go all. I bet you slept well last night!

Congrats also to the winning alliance and all recognized teams! You all were great competition.

[OZ_341]

There are so many people to thank for helping us produce Ramp Riot 2007. It really takes so many to pull off an event like this. Here are just a few of the people that helped us make this a day to remember!

Most importantly our team would like to acknowledge MIKE WADE of NASA Goddard SFC for being there for us since 2002. Mike’s passing was a big loss to all of us. We miss his smiling face, his kind words and his unwavering dedication to the betterment of young people.

Special Event Support
Vince Frascella (FTC Support)
Amanda Morrison (FTC Support)
Kathie Kentfield (NEMO Workshops)
Rich Kressly & Team 1712 (VEX Driving Zone)
Radio Station 93.3 WMMR (Free Prizes & Fun)
Philadelphia Phillies (Phillie Phantic Visit)
Dave Lavery (Guest Speaker and T-shirt Designer)
Andy Baker (AndyMark Booth and Team in a Box Sponsor)
Rob Taminelli & Ron Karpinski (NASA GSFC Playing Field and Event Support)
Carol Kauffman (FIRST Regional Director)
Bill Enslen (Scoring System Support)

FRC On-field Volunteers
Jack Kentfield
Steve Rhoads
Ashley Marshall
Doug Markgraf
Dan Hoizner
Laura Bush
Haroon Ahmad
Jared Russell
Kirsten Jahn
Pete Keiselbach
Stephanie Greenspan
Matt Simpson
Amanda Grek
Patty Leicht
Jake Zwiebel

Event Sponsors
Rohm & Haas
BAE Systems
DeVry University
Siemens Corp.
PJM Interconnection
Johnson & Johnson
Techni-Tool Inc.
Wissahickon Educational Opportunities Foundation
Wissahickon School District
North Montco Technical Career Center
Spring House Travel
IAN Consulting
CatchYourMind.com
Proconex
Aydin Displays
Matus Windows
E-SoftSys
Hatfield Meats

Thank you for making Ramp Riot possible!

[OZ_341]

I had an AWESOME time at Ramp Riot ......

Ashley:

Both you and Dan did an amazing job as MCs. You guys kept the energy up all day long.

Thanks for helping out! Hopefully you can return next year! We would be onored to have both of you back.

Al Ostrow

[Athleticgirl389]

Ashley:

Both you and Dan did an amazing job as MCs. You guys kept the energy up all day long.

Thanks for helping out! Hopefully you can return next year! We would be onored to have both of you back.

Al Ostrow

Mr. Ostrow,

Thank you soooo much for giving us the chance to do this; I can speak for Dan too saying we had a BLAST doing so. And glad to know we kept the energy up :)

I will be more than happy to return to Ramp Riot 2008 as the emcee again :D I'll put it in my planner right now ;)

[camtunkpa]

Thanks to our alliance partners 1640 and 539. We played 4 tough rounds. Thanks to 341 for putting on a well run event. Also thanks to Andy Baker for bringing out his products for display.

Oops I forgot....thanks to Angela from team 284 for tagging along and helping out.

[OZ_341]

Thanks to our alliance partners 1640 and 539. We played 4 tough rounds. Thanks to 341 for putting on a well run event. Also thanks to Andy Baker for bringing out his products for display.

Its always great to have the Tigertrons at Ramp Riot! You are one of our original 8 teams back in 2000. I will always remember how your former mentor Fred Harding gave us the advice we needed to get Ramp Riot started. We are forever in your debt. Can't wait for PARC 2008!

[JESTER357]

I would like to say thank you to Miss Daisy team 341 for running a wonderful comp.:D You always do an amazing job can't wait for next year.Keep up te good work

I would also like to thank the 7th alliance also known as the Royal Hacking Wizards. Thank you 1030 (the hackers) , 522 (the robo Wizads). We gave everyone a good show. maybe next year we will get them.

Congrats to the 6th alliance, 25, 1403, and 834.( and also 1219 who replaced 1403)

[Shelbo]

Team 316 gives a big Thank You to Team 341 for a great day!!! It gets the excitement going for kick off and is a great way to break in the newbies. We appreciate all the hard work!

[OZ_341]

Team 316 gives a big Thank You to Team 341 for a great day!!! It gets the excitement going for kick off and is a great way to break in the newbies. We appreciate all the hard work!

Because of Ramp Riot's proximity to Kick-off, we think a lot about the rookies that every team brings to the event. We make an effort to give the feeling of an actual FIRST competition. We want the kids to feel the excitement and quite frankly the pressure of being at a regional. At this time of year its really important. Every team is trying to make sure that the rookies they've recruited stay excited and get energized about the coming season. Every year we worry about getting this right and hope that it helps you keep your kids engaged.

Thanks for writing!