2009 New York City Regional

[Rich Wong]

2009 New York City Regional-

We are week two for 2009. That’s like primetime!

Dates are Thursday March 6 to Sunday March 8.

A big Welcome Back to all the teams that attended last year and Big Welcome to all the new teams attending the NYC Regional!

We are at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in the heart of Manhattan.
Easily accessible from NJ or Long Island schools or hotels.
:)

[Mark McLeod]

We're thinking about it...:)

[mtaman02]

2009 New York City Regional-

We are week two for 2009. That’s like primetime!

Dates are Thursday March 6 to Sunday March 8.

A big Welcome Back to all the teams that attended last year and Big Welcome to all the new teams attending the NYC Regional!

We are at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in the heart of Manhattan.
Easily accessible from NJ or Long Island schools or hotels.
:)

This year I'll be there Rich... Look for me in Queuing or Repair & Reset / Setup & Breakdown...

My preferences are in VIM's...

[TeAm270RoCkS]

270 might go... look forward to it

[JohnBoucher]

237 will be back. 2002 was the last time we were there.

[Mark McLeod]

237 will be back. 2002 was the last time we were there.
Oo, Oo, remember what happened the last time either of us were at NYC? :D

[jblay]

i was wondering since i heard about there being two fields if it is going to be separate divisions like at nationals or teams going back and forth between fields and teams from either field picking teams from the other.

[Lowfategg]

Looks like we might be attending.

[neoshaakti]

anyone booking hotels yet? If so, where are you residing?
Hotels in NYC seem pretty expensive, especially around the Javits center. Will FIRST teams get a group rate?

[Rich Wong]

anyone booking hotels yet? If so, where are you residing?
Hotels in NYC seem pretty expensive, especially around the Javits center. Will FIRST teams get a group rate?

For Long Island, New Jersey, and teams within a two hour drive, I would recommend commuting to the NYC Regional.
You can use private or public bus or railroad.
The 34th St. Penn Station is a easy walk to the Javits.
Grand Central Station is a bus ride.
And the Port Authority Bus Terminal is only a short bus or walk away.

If you would like to stay, there are many non-Mahattan hotels available around LaGuardia Airport (the closest), Newark Airport and Kennedy Airport.

There also many hotels in New Jersey that are very close to Manhattan; Hoboken, Weehawken, Secaucus, Meadowland, etc.

Good Luck!

[Rich Wong]

i was wondering since i heard about there being two fields if it is going to be separate divisions like at nationals or teams going back and forth between fields and teams from either field picking teams from the other.

I am sad to report that the two field plan is not likely for 2009.
It is mainly due to the economic situation in NYC.

We are still planning on FRC, FTC, and FLL under the same roof at the Javits Center.

[Jwxie]

hey Rich, long time no see (i remembered i contactd you via PM)

this is francis lewis team, we are now team 3017, pretty much ready for fire!

[pacoliketaco]

1807 is coming back for a third time. This is going to be challenging, the week right after NJ. We haven't done back-to-back regionals before. im going to be so tired...

[Rich Wong]

Hello FRC Team Contacts --

Below are details regarding the 2009 FRC Remote Kick-off being held at Polytechnic Institute of NYU (formerly Polytechnic University). Please share this information with members of your team.

If you have questions, please contact Ana Martinez at 718-260-3383 or at anayz@aol.com .

Many thanks for all that you do,

Best holiday wishes,

Ana Martinez and Randy Schaeffer
Regional Directors.

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2009 FRC Remote Kickoff at Polytechnic Institute of NYU

The 2009 FRC Remote Kickoff at Polytechnic Institute of NYU will be taking place Saturday, January 3, 2009. Polytechnic Institute of NYU will host approximately 30 teams at their Campus. Teams will be watching a broadcast presentation hosted on NASA TV or as a webcast streamed from the NASA website. Following the webcast, teams will divide and attend several workshops to prepare them for the build season.

Venue Address and Website:

Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Pfizer Auditorium
6 Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
http://www.poly.edu/

Need directions to the venue? CLICK HERE

Transportation/Parking Information:

For parking information, please CLICK HERE
For public transportation information CLICK HERE

Cancellation in the Event of Inclement Weather:

In the event of adverse weather conditions, please call (718) 260-3383 starting at 6:00am. Arrangements to pick up your Kit of Parts will be made for Monday, January 5th if necessary.

In the event of cancellation, teams may watch the webcast from the NASA website at http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/2009_frcwebcasts.php. If your local cable TV system carries NASA TV, you can watch the proceedings from the comfort of your own homes. For more information click: Digital NASA TV - Please CLICK HERE for NASA Webcast info.

Event Schedule:

8:30 - 9:30am Registration, Networking
9:30 - 10:00am Welcome and Introduction
10:00 - 11:30am Downlink of Kickoff from Manchester, NH
11:30 - 12:00pm Lunch
12:00 - 3:00pm Workshops (see below)

Breakfast and Lunch:

Polytechnic Institute of NYU will provide complimentary boxed lunches to all participants. Breakfast refreshments will be available for purchase from the Poly Cafeteria.

Workshops:

The workshops listed below will be offered between 12:00 and 3:00pm.

1) 2009 Game Strategies
2) 2009 Electrical System
3) Kit of Parts Walk Through
4) Mechanical: Drive Train
5) Mechanical: Chassis
6) Mechanical: Arms
7) The NEW FRC Controller
8) C++ for Robotics
9) Autonomous Programming
10) 2009 Software Environment

Kit of Parts Distribution:

Kit distribution will begin at 11:30 at room 116.

Surrogate Kit Pickup Option

If your team is unable to pick up its KOP at the selected Kickoff, an alternate may do so on your behalf. The team unable to attend must provide FIRST with an authorization letter, signed by the main contact, on school or sponsor letterhead.
Fax the letter to Team Support at 603-666-3907 no later than December 31st, 2008 5:00 pm EST, and send a hard copy to FIRST, Attn: Team Support, 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101. The letter must include the following:
1.) Your team number and the pick-up location;
2.) The name and team number of the representative picking up the KOP.
3.) Provide a copy of the Surrogate Kit Pickup letter to the team representative picking up the KOP for your team. This representative must bring the letter to the appropriate Kickoff.

[lproxster]

Teams 2265 and 1155 will be attending!

[hawk_11]

Team 1302 will be attending!

[Rich Wong]

3 1/2 weeks left for the BIG Apple event:

There will be
NYC FRC REGIONAL- 66 Teams
FTC COMPETITION- 48 Teams
FLL COMPETITION- 72 Teams
JFLL Exhibit- 10 Teams
CAREER & COLLEGE EXPO (30 booths)

ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!!!!!!!!!

And YES we need VOLUNTEERS
(Especially for FLL on Saturday and FTC on Sunday)

For FLL volunteering, feel free to contact me; I need trained referees, queuers and pit folks.
:]

[neoshaakti]

If you were to ship a tool box with extra parts to the competition, how would you go about doing that?

thank you

[Rich Wong]

If you were to ship a tool box with extra parts to the competition, how would you go about doing that?

thank you

Just a note about shipping spare parts- if it adds a lot to the weight of the crate, you will pay for it!! Teams have gotten big bills for packing too much into their crate.

Since you are bring spare parts and I am not sure what kind of spare parts they are, there are rules on how and when robot spare parts get to the regional.

Since you live in Edison, NJ; that is a hop, ship and jump from Manhattan. You can probably carry some of the stuff.

I hope that helped.
:]

[thefro526]

I think I'm going to go up there. I love the Fact that NYC is a Sat and Sun so I can go both days without missing work. I'm dying to see 237 is action again.

[millerm277]

Team 41 will be back again, looking forward to it. We had a great time last year.

[Elgin Clock]

I think I'm going to go up there. I love the Fact that NYC is a Sat and Sun so I can go both days without missing work. I'm dying to see 237 is action again.

Come look us up while we're there Dustin. We always aim to please our adoring fans! lol :)
We'll be glad to host you for a while if you want a team to cheer on as well!

[Akash Rastogi]

Come look us up while we're there Dustin. We always aim to please our adoring fans! lol :)
We'll be glad to host you for a while if you want a team to cheer on as well!

Is it cool if Dustin and I can be adopted for the day? :D

[Rich Wong]

Go Green!

At the NYC Regional we are encouraging everyone to bring their favorite refillable water bottles instead of the disposable stuff.

My son thank you for saving the polar bears.
:]

[jonny2112]

This was posted on the general forum (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74023) but we have yet to get receive any replies.

This was the post:
Stuypulse, Team 694, invites you to a team social at Chelsea Piers Thursday, March 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be ice skating, pizza, and a party! Entrance will be $20 for each person. We would like to know who would be interested in coming, so if you are or have any questions, please respond to this thread or email us at events@stuypulse. It will be awesome!

[Elgin Clock]

Is it cool if Dustin and I can be adopted for the day? :D

Hahaha! Sure... You, Dustin, Danny from 816 as well if he shows up can all be adopted by my team.
Heck, anyone can be part of 237 for a day (or 3)! Why not? :yikes: lol
We'll have to put you all to work helping us scout though*, so be prepared! :p

*I'm only half kidding about that helping with the scouting part. lol ;)


This was posted on the general forum (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74023) but we have yet to get receive any replies.

This was the post:
Stuypulse, Team 694, invites you to a team social at Chelsea Piers Thursday, March 5 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be ice skating, pizza, and a party! Entrance will be $20 for each person. We would like to know who would be interested in coming, so if you are or have any questions, please respond to this thread or email us at events@stuypulse. It will be awesome!

I saw that yesterday & meant to reply actually.

Where is Chelsea Piers in relation to the competition site?
About how far away?

[jonny2112]

Where is Chelsea Piers in relation to the competition site?
About how far away?

Its actually quite close. 10 blocks downtown (about 1/2 mile for those of you not from NY. I am almost positive that there is a public bus that goes from the Javits Center down to Chelsea Piers.

[mom1155]

Colleges & Universities - Saturday March 7, 2009


Bucknell University
Boston University
Capitol College
The City College of New York
DeVry University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Johnson & Wales University
Hofstra University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Parsons The New School for Design
Pace University / Seidenberg School of Computer Science and IS
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Rochester Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Delaware
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
William Paterson University



Companies – Sunday March 8, 2009

Bloomberg

Con Edison

Goldman Sachs

Make Magazine

NYC Transit Authority MTA

Popular Mechanics

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Verizon



Organizations / Other – Sunday March 8, 2009

American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME

New Jersey Technology Education Association - NJTEA

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – SHPE



Princeton Autonomous Vehicle Engineering – DARPA Car

[Rich Wong]

In memory of Tony Paxton, a great champion of FIRST in NYC and a dedicated volunteer at the NJ Regional and NYC Regional, the NYC volunteers are collecting Team T-shirts to make a special quilt in honor of Tony.

If you wish to contribute, please drop your Team T-shirts off with Thea at the PIT Admin Desk and she will sew the shirts together.

The quilt will be presented to the Tony’s family.

[XANA]

263 will be there last year we couldnt go

[Lowfategg]

Is everyone ready to play some Lunacy in New York?

[professorX]

Is everyone ready to play some Lunacy in New York?

Team 1660 is ready. :)

[Elgin Clock]

Can't wait for NYC!
See everyone there in 5 days!


Oh, and btw, awesome run in NJ 2753!

[Akash Rastogi]

I'll be dropping in if I can get a ride. Any offers? or I'll just take the train.

If any teams need help let me know: spare parts, scouting help, strategy, mechanical solutions is what I'm good for.

If I show up I'll try to bring MORT t-shirts. Sorry, no "I <3 Autonomous Mode" shirts yet. =(

[Elgin Clock]

I'll be dropping in if I can get a ride. Any offers? or I'll just take the train.
If any teams need help let me know: spare parts, scouting help, strategy, mechanical solutions is what I'm good for.
If I show up I'll try to bring MORT t-shirts. Sorry, no "I <3 Autonomous Mode" shirts yet. =(

I'll take a MORT shirt Akash if you show up! :)
Come find me!

[robowarriors41]

Team 41 will be back after winning last year! And for those of you that saw us in NJ, be prepared to meet a new robot because Selene is new and improved, now completely fixed and ready to win again.

We are excited to play against 2753 again, maybe this time we can put up a better fight :p

[Danny McC]

Well apparently me and Dustin are going on Saturday this year. See everyone there, I might be sporting a 237 shirt I am not sure yet. Hope to see some good matches on Saturday so make me happy.

[Lowfategg]

Well apparently me and Dustin are going on Saturday this year. See everyone there, I might be sporting a 237 shirt I am not sure yet. Hope to see some good matches on Saturday so make me happy.

We will try out best. :P

[mom1155]

Congrats to Westinghouse on the great publicity
Check oout Time Out Magazine p. 37 or see
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/own-this-city/72098/nyc-first-robotics-competition

[daryl]

Hi everyone,

Team 694 will be hosting several classes at the Javits Center this weekend, focusing on a wide array of topics. Some examples include PID Control Loops and basic Animation. A detailed description of the schedule can be found here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/33216 . The classes will be held in a VIP room at the Javits Center and everyone is encouraged to come!

In addition, we will also be hosting a canned food drive to benefit City Harvest (cityharvest.org). We will be collecting canned food at a booth in the career center all three days of competition. Please bring canned food to donate to NYC's hungry! A flyer with more info (sorry about the typo, but I don't want to spam with a reupload...) can be found here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/33235.

Team 694 thanks everyone for their cooperation and is looking forward to an amazing weekend at the Javits Center.

[Akash Rastogi]

Good news for any teams in FLL. MORT is providing around 20 new FLL tables and we just finished freshly painting them today. We have about 5 others. Hopefully I can come to drop them off on Friday.

[Rich Wong]

EXCELLENT!!!

Fresh new FLL Tables for the 72 NYC teams.

A big Thank You!!
:]

[Akash Rastogi]

EXCELLENT!!!

Fresh new FLL Tables for the 72 NYC teams.

A big Thank You!!
:]

A few did get warped I have to admit, but the bottoms of the tables are still leveled.

[neoshaakti]

Where can we drop off extra stuff at the Javits? Where do buses drop off kids?
Streetside, or is there a special place?

Thank you

[Rich Wong]

Where can we drop off extra stuff at the Javits? Where do buses drop off kids?
Streetside, or is there a special place?

Thank you

Bus, van or car drop off:
travelling south on 11th Ave-
from the right lane, after 39th St, turn into the Javits complex and you will be on the lower level and infront of the Javits Center.
There is a dropoff & pickup area for buses and cars along the curb.

You can dropoff from 11th Ave but you have to deal with dangerous traffic.

The competition is on the top B-level and the southern section.

To exit, follow the lower roadway south and around to exit onto 34th St. between 11th and 12 Ave.

Best Wishes.

[neoshaakti]

Bus, van or car drop off:
travelling south on 11th Ave-
from the right lane, after 39th St, turn into the Javits complex and you will be on the lower level and infront of the Javits Center.
There is a dropoff & pickup area for buses and cars along the curve.
You can dropoff from 11th Ave but you have to deal with traffic.

The competition is on the top B-level and the southern section.

To exit, follow the lower roadway south and around to exit onto 34th St. between 11th and 12 Ave.

Best Wishes.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[Elgin Clock]

Shirt trade in NYC!
If anyone wants to trade a team shirt with me, I'll be hanging around the Team 237 pit area, or just ask someone who's there to get in touch with me. I'll take a Large or XL & I have various sizes available to trade (mostly Small & Mediums, but a few Larges & I think one XL left)
Get them while they're hot!

Thanks & see everyone there in a few hours!
(I'm catching a bus there at 6am! :ahh:

[neoshaakti]

NYC Here we come

Elgin Clock, Id love to trade shirts

Ill find you in the pits either today or tomorrow

[Rich Wong]

Visit me in FLL and said HI on Saturday!
:]

(don't force me to block the path to the only restroom in the whole place)

I know you all hate or love me for the crazy FRC PIT assignments!!!
:D

And stop by the PIT admin table and ask for the Official NYC Regional Button!
:cool:
And don't forget to help feed the hungry.

[DanDon]

And don't forget to help feed the hungry.

And don't forget to support our troops. :cool:

[mtaman02]

I'll be there Sunday morning bright and early doing Field Repair / Reset and Dis-Assy. It took a couple of years but I think I'm back to my normal routine (crosses fingers).

[DanDon]

Soooooo.....I couldn't be there today, and I won't be there tomorrow.....but what're the teams to watch out for as of today? :D

[Akash Rastogi]

Any teams that really surprised everyone?

Personally I'd like 1155 to win it all along with 1807.

Just hoping 2554 at least gets picked for elims. ^_^ Big congrats to 2554 for website award! =D

[sdcantrell56]

Is NY not over yet?

[MattD]

Is NY not over yet?
NYC is a Friday-Saturday-Sunday event.

[sdcantrell56]

O wow didn't know that. How come it's 3 days? So many teams?

[Kyle]

O wow didn't know that. How come it's 3 days? So many teams?

All regionals are 3 day events, NYC dose not have the normal Thursday practice day, that is moved to Friday, and finals are done on Sunday.

[Akash Rastogi]

O wow didn't know that. How come it's 3 days? So many teams?

Something about Javitz not available on Thursday.

[George A.]

Something about Javitz not available on Thursday.

It's because most of the Javitz events are weekend events are weekend events...so their week technically starts on Friday.

[Misanthrope]

Any teams that really surprised everyone?

Personally I'd like 1155 to win it all along with 1807.

Just hoping 2554 at least gets picked for elims. ^_^ Big congrats to 2554 for website award! =D

Heh. Let me tell you, 1155 would like to win it, too. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8wywOk4s2I
Found this vid on youtube, I'm the guy alllll in the back with the hair and carrying the trophy. We really weren't expecting to win it, too.

[Rich Wong]

All regionals are 3 day events, NYC dose not have the normal Thursday practice day, that is moved to Friday, and finals are done on Sunday.

It's a venue thing, the best deal for the NYC Javits Center is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

But be the benefit is we are the only FRC regional today!
:)

[Akash Rastogi]

335, 1156, and especially 2554 (EWCP), that was such sick defensive play on 2344 and 1155. You guys should definitely be proud of yourselves, we are proud of you over here on MORT. :D

Also great job by 1302! Glad to see some MORT teams doing well. You guys played hard and those were great matches.

Update: 1807 is being beastly against 2753's alliance. Guess 1807 really wanted a rematch after our run in Trenton:cool:

Update: 743 is amazing at playing defense, they're shutting out Stuy Pulse. Crazy 1155, 2344, and 743 make a VERY good alliance.

Update: 56 and 1807 took out the #1 alliance, doesn't look like 2753 will get two wins after all =/. Awesome job though guys. Amazing job by 1807. I knew you guys could do it. Just two more matches and you will make my prediction come true from NJ.

Crap....both 1155 and 1807 are in the finals. =( I'm conflicted.

Update: 1807 and 56 just took the first finals match. This is epic. Very close matches. Both alliances have dominating defensive robots on their side. 68-66

Update: BIG CONGRATS TO 1807, 56 and 1796!!! ^_^ (56, Mr. Bodmer says congratulations!) very happy to see our partner from Trenton win it big in NYC!

1155 and 2344 you guys were great the whole weekend. Sucked to see two alliances I really liked playing against each other.

I'd like to throw this in there from a post in the NJ regional thread:
1807 what can I say, you guys were a complete steal! We were so excited and happy to be able to pick you. I remember your 2007 year and I think you're back at that level of competitiveness. I was extremely impressed. We definitely look forward to working with you this season and good luck at NYC! I know you can win that regional. Just go out there and do it.

I'll be updating awards as well: (FIRST Site isn't quick enough)
Winners: 56, 1807, 1796
Finalists: 1155, 2344, 743
http://www2.usfirst.org/2009comp/events/NY/awards.html <- Saturday awards
GM Industrial Design: 2753 (WooT!) EWCP
Motorola Quality: 56
J&J GP: 640
Chrysler Team Spirit: 1230
Judge's Award: 1156 (WooT!)
Rookie Inspiration: 3017 (WOOT!) Helped them in the summer^_^
Rookie All-Star: 3059
Highest Rookie Seed: 2753 (EWCP)
UL Safety: 1807 =D
Engineering Inspiration: 375 ROBOTIC PLAGUE!
Chairman's: 2344!!!!! HOly CRAP! WOW, big congratz!

[DUCKIE]

Rookie All Star = 3059
Highest Rookie Seed = 2753
UL Ind. Safety = 1807

Eng. Insp. = 375
Chairman's = 2344

[ATannahill]

Can someone post the team number of the G-House Pirates and Lady G-House Pirates who won the Imagery Award?

[Vikesrock]

Can someone post the team number of the G-House Pirates and Lady G-House Pirates who won the Imagery Award?

G-House Pirates are 354 and Lady G-House Pirates are 2681

[ATannahill]

According to http://www2.usfirst.org/2009comp/events/NY/awards.html they both won, Is that possible in New York?

[Akash Rastogi]

I posted today's awards in my previous post. 2344 WON CHAIRMANS! WOoT

[Laaba 80]

Chairman's = 3004


What? 2334 won. Is 2334 the first 2000+ team to win chairmans?

[Rich Wong]

NYC RCA is team 2344 Saunders from Yonkers, NY

[Elgin Clock]

NYC Here we come
Elgin Clock, Id love to trade shirts
Ill find you in the pits either today or tomorrow

Sorry we weren't able to meet up to trade anytime this week.
I didn't go on CD to see that message since I left Friday morning.
Maybe next year or later this year at an off-season??
I'm not sure if I'm heading down to NY or NJ or Atlanta for the remainder of the 2009 season.

[dipmeinaluminum]

According to http://www2.usfirst.org/2009comp/events/NY/awards.html they both won, Is that possible in New York?

in the pit i asked my kids, what if one team won something and not the other? what do we do?

[neoshaakti]

Very good matches today! Congrats to all teams that participated in the NY Regionals, thanks for making it awesome!

Special shout out to team 335 and team 1156 for being awesome alliance partners!!!

Also, special thanks to StuyPulse for being so awesome and helping us out in the pits :)

[Rich Wong]

A huge shout out the Ernie DiCicco’s Team 11 from NJ for supplying the 25 FLL game tables to the NYC Mega-Regional.

Also a big “Thank You” to the students for helping us with FLL setup on Friday.

[Must Be Drama]

well 354 & 2681 won the imagery award
354 ranked 14th
2681 ranked 20th

[pacoliketaco]

This regional was so much fun! Thank you so much team 56, for selecting us in alliance selection. And 1796, you guys were amazing! We played some really close matches, and i still find it hard to believe that we went 6-0 in elimination matches. Congratulations to 2344, for winning chairmans! Its amazing that a second year team won this award. Everyone did a great job, and i'm looking forward to seeing some of you in Atlanta!

Saturday night i told my parents that if we went 8-0 on Sunday, our 2009 record would be 18 wins, 0 ties, and 7 losses. And it happened just like that. How many teams can say their record is their team number?

[DUCKIE]

What? 2334 won. Is 2334 the first 2000+ team to win chairmans?

Sorry, I was watching from across the room at FTC as I finished on the computer. That was the first # I saw in the video.

[Rich Wong]

Some of the photo albums are up!

Please visit www.hs-robotics.us

Albums are:
09-03-07 Javits Center Robotics Competition
09-03-08 Javits Center Robotics Competition

Enjoy and thank you all for visiting NYC!

[Richard.Varone]

Team 271 would like to thank teams 237, 369, and 354 for working with us in finals, you guys did a great job and we look forward to working with you again! Also gratz to team 56, 1807, and 1796 you guys were amazing!

[Elgin Clock]

Team 271 would like to thank teams 237, 369, and 354 for working with us in finals, you guys did a great job and we look forward to working with you again! Also gratz to team 56, 1807, and 1796 you guys were amazing!

Thank you 271 for picking us! We had some great times in NYC, just sorry we couldn't get further.
At least you guys had a bit of a rest before the final match. :rolleyes:
Who else can say they were able to just chill in the alliance stations sitting down chatting for about 5-10 minutes before a match started? lol

[pacoliketaco]

Who else can say they were able to just chill in the alliance stations sitting down chatting for about 5-10 minutes before a match started? lol

im not sure if i would call those "breaks" calming. more like: what is going on?/why arent we going?/im nervous about this next match... that happened to my team twice in NJ also.

[Elgin Clock]

im not sure if i would call those "breaks" calming. more like: what is going on?/why arent we going?/im nervous about this next match... that happened to my team twice in NJ also.

Yeah. That is a good point.
I'm glad it was only 5-10 minutes or so.
I'm not sure what the problem was (It wasn't as bad as the Field Error with the E-Stop in Boston this past weekend) but my guess is that because we had just brought in a substitute bot for our 3rd alliance partner who was having trouble, we freaked out the system a bit. :eek:

[mtaman02]

Sry, I didn't make it, didn't feel up to being there sunday esp just coming off the road just a few hours before... Unfortunately sleep was necessary this time around :(.

'10 to hell in high water I will be there!

[Scoutin' Master]

A big congratulations to teams 56, 1807, and 1796!! Together you made an amazing alliance and one that we considered it a privilege to play against and be beat by! Also congrats to team 2344, you are amazing and deserving of the RCA! We had fun cheering for you and can't wait to see you in Atlanta!! :D Also congrats to all the finalists and all the award winners in NYC. Thank you to all the teams that competed, we had a lot of fun with you all!!

I would especially like to thank our alliance partners; teams 375 and 555. What can I say but that we were honored to be on your alliance and to play our hearts out for you! Keep pressing on with your teams and robots in the future! You both have great teams with high potential and don't let anyone (including yourselves) tell you otherwise! Especially 555, Montclair, you guys are a great team and you can't beat yourselves up for the mistakes that we all make at some point in our lives. It's inevitable, so if you want to be truly great you have to learn from your mistakes and move on! I think you guys proved that you are great by having a stellar performance in the second semi-final match! Keep on going both 375 and 555, you rock!

On a personal note I would like to thank team 56, Robbe Xtreme. When I watched your 2005 team video and drove your robots many times at "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day" I was inspired! Your team ignited a passion for FIRST in our family and we owe you guys big time! I have to say that when your team picked 1807 (before you even picked your amazing 3rd partners) I said that would be a killer alliance and one that would be tough to beat. And it was nice to know that we were on the top of your list! ;)

To the teams that declined during alliance selection:
I know it sounded like the crowd was "boooooooo"ing from where I was standing on the field, but I was told that actually most of them were just surprised and saying "Oooooohhhhhh" in a low voice. I know that I was clapping and other people were too. You had every right to make that move and everyone who was booing should be ashamed of themselves. Not only does declining show strategic thinking, but it shows that you have guts and aren't afraid to make your own decisions. You should be proud of yourselves!!

So, in conclusion, I want to say thank you to all the volunteers at the NYC competition: field managers, announcers, pit cue people, judges, and anyone else that I'm forgetting.
May the spirit of FIRST live on forever!

[jblay]

To the teams that declined during alliance selection:
I know it sounded like the crowd was "boooooooo"ing from where I was standing on the field, but I was told that actually most of them were just surprised and saying "Oooooohhhhhh" in a low voice. I know that I was clapping and other people were too. You had every right to make that move and everyone who was booing should be ashamed of themselves. Not only does declining show strategic thinking, but it shows that you have guts and aren't afraid to make your own decisions. You should be proud of yourselves!!


i think that the reason most people did that is because that was the first time anyone has ever said no at the new york city regional (i'm 98% sure). when i was out there and i said it i looked up right after making the decision because i knew there would be a big reaction from the crowd.

my team does not regret the choice. because of it we got paired with 395 who was great out there and snag 3111 who just knew how to defend. our alliance didn't get as far as we would have liked but 743 flat out shut down our bot and i give them a lot of credit for that, them and each of their 14 wheals.

i would also like to thank 395 and 3111 for being great alliance partners. i could not believe that 395 was still out there when the pick came to us. they were one of the best scorers out there and it was great being with them. 3111 was one of the best defensive bots this weekend. they scored their first 7 balls very effectively and then played stone cold defense.

[neoshaakti]

Sorry we weren't able to meet up to trade anytime this week.
I didn't go on CD to see that message since I left Friday morning.
Maybe next year or later this year at an off-season??
I'm not sure if I'm heading down to NY or NJ or Atlanta for the remainder of the 2009 season.

It's okay, I'm sure we can trade tshirts someday in the future

[Akash Rastogi]

It's okay, I'm sure we can trade tshirts someday in the future

Neel's being adopted by MORT:rolleyes: I'm sure you'll see him around.

[persaudc]

Hey, does anyone now where to find pictures from the regional for FRC

[Elgin Clock]

Fred Armisen's appearance on Sunday found on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAfpFEUUJg

[Scott Carpman]

Fred Armisen scoring on our trailer may have been the most absurd moment of the season.

[Elgin Clock]

News story I just found:

http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/95278/high-schoolers-hold-a-battle-of-the-robots/Default.aspx

[RoboTigers1796]

This past weekend at NYC Jacob Javitz Center was one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had! With a few bumps in the road we managed to do very well on Sunday. We won both of our qualification matches with some decent numbers. We finished overall as the #23 team. As the alliances were being chosen we were all pretty nervous. When teams 56(Robbe Xtreme) and 1807(Redbird Robotics) picked us as their 3rd alliance member, we could not have been any happier.

This was the 4th year that the school has competed in FIRST, but this is the first year we made it into Elimination Matches (and then we took it all the way!!). For the majority of the team, this is their first year being involved with FIRST. With no experience in this position we were extremely nervous and did not know what to expect. Overall we went 6-0 throughout the Elimination Matches which resulted in winning the NYC Regional. We could not have done this without our amazing aliance members (56 & 1807).

Team 56 Robbe Xtreme was an amazing team throughout the whole weekend. Ranked #4 at the end of the qualification matches, they were definitely a team to be reckoned with. The team as a whole was amazing. Their communication was impeccable and unparallel to any team we have ever worked with in the past.

Team 1807 Redbird Robotics was another amazing team. On a side note congratulations on your safety award, you guys really deserved it. They were a powerhouse during the competition. Every 2 seconds all I heard was "and 1807 scores" I would think to myself, thank god they are on our team. We considered them our silent assassin because they were efficient and scored when no one thought they had a chance.

Our hardest match had to have been when we went up against 375, 2753 and 555 in the semi-finals. They were a dominant alliance and it was an honor to have played you guys. We can't wait to compete again with 2753 in Atlanta! They had great sportsmanship and we wish them the best.

Overall we enjoyed playing with both teams and actually were a little saddened when we realized that we might have to go against these teams in Atlanta. We were the underdogs for the most part and we learned that you can never count a robot out.

1807, 56, we truly could not have done it without you. We are at a loss of words of how to describe how amazing you guys were out there. To all of the alliances we played, you made it incredibly fun and competitive.
You have no idea how psyched we are and we wish the best to all the teams.
See you in Atlanta! (Never thought we would be able to say that!)

By the way if anyone has a picture of our alliance when we all got in that picture after we received our awards we would appreciate if you could send it our way. Our team would like it to remember that day and the awesome people that helped get us there.

[darkember]

We had a great time in NY. We would like to thank our alliance patner 2753. It was awesome playing with you(and against you during one match). We wish you guys the best of luck in Atlanta. Also, It was great working with 555. 56,1807, and 1796 we had a blast versing you in the semi finals. Congradulations on your win and good luck at Atlanta.

[robonunez]

On behalf of ROBBE XTREME (Team 56) I just wanted to thank 1807 and 1796 for helping us form an alliance to be reckoned with!! We could NOT have done this without both of you. The Elimination matches were the toughest, grittiest matches from any NYC regional in recent years.

It was an amazing rollercoaster ride and kudos to all the competitors , every year we continue to see the NYC regional get bigger, better, and tougher!!

It's now off to the Philly Regional for us, hope to see you guys in Atlanta.

Good Luck!!

[mom1155]

If anyone has photos of the 2nd to last speaker on Sunday, Kim Jasmine from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation or of all the judges on Sunday, please private message me. Thanks Cherrie Fleisher-Strauss, mom1155

[sundancekid92]

NY was a blast. so much happened ( Fred Armisen CAME!!!!)

Thanks to 1796 and 1807 .It was AWSOME playing with you guys on our alliance 1796 and 1807 and a thrill to face everyone team375 2753 555....... cant wait to see you guys in Atlanta and next year.

[joxphoto]

In case someone missed my post, the photos of NYC REGIONAL 2009 are available for viewing here: www.joxphoto.smugmug.com

Enjoy the galleries!

Thanks