2009 Monty MADNESS: We're Backk......Again [Archive]

popnbrown

01-04-2009, 22:50

JOIN US FOR the 2009 Monty Madness Off-Season Event
Hosted by Team 1403 Cougar Robotics

When: May 16, 2009

Where: Montgomery High School, 1016 Route 601, Skillman, NJ 08558

Who: The Madness is open to the public, and will bring together 42 (FORTY-TWO) FIRST Robotics teams from the Tri-State Area.

What:
42 FRC teams in an intense day of competition
FTC teams competing for the winning spot
College Fair hosting colleges trying to attract FIRST team members
CRAZY FUN that can be found NO WHERE ELSE!!!

Questions or concerns please post here, send a message to me or feel free to visit our website (http://www.montymadness.org).

Akash Rastogi

01-04-2009, 22:52

Monty is huge now, wow. Awesome. We'll be there as always ^_^.

Current Team List.

FRC Team 11 - MORT - Mt. Olive High School, Flanders, NJ

FRC Team 25 - Raider Robotix - North Brunswick Twp High School, NJ

FRC Team 75 - RoboRaiders - Hillsborough High School, NJ

FRC Team 102 - Gearheads - Somerville High School, NJ

FRC Team 103 - Cybersonics - Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA

FRC Team 136 - Killer Kardinals - Plainfield High School, NJ

FRC Team 219 - Team Impact - Warren Hills Regional HS, Washington, NJ

FRC Team 224 - The Tribe - Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ

FRC Team 271 - Mechanical Maraduers - Bay Shore High School, NY

FRC Team 293 - SPIKE - Hopewell Valley High School, Hopewell, NJ

FRC Team 303 - Panther Robotics - Bridgewater-Raritan High School, NJ

FRC Team 341 - Miss Daisy - Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA

FRC Team 484 - The Haverford Vikings - Haverford HS, Havertown, PA

FRC Team 613 - The RoboWarriors - Franklin High School, Somerset, NJ

FRC Team 869 - Power Cord - Middlesex High School, NJ

FRC Team 1237 - L.E.S. Cyborgs - University Neighbor HS, New York, NY

FRC Team 1279 - Cold Fusion - Immaculata High School, Somerville, NJ

FRC Team 1302 - Revolution Robotics - Pope John Regional HS, Sparta, NJ

FRC Team 1370 - The Blue Charge - Middletown High School, Middletown, DE

FRC Team 1396 - PYROBOTS - Tottenville High School, Staten Island, NY

FRC Team 1403 - Cougar Robotics - Montgomery Township High School, NJ

FRC Team 1647 - Iron Devils - Seneca High School, Tabernacle, NJ

FRC Team 1807 - Redbird Robotics - Allentown, NJ

FRC Team 1923 - MidKnight Inventors - West Wndsr-Plainsboro HS North, NJ

FRC Team 2016 - Mighty Monkey Wrenches - Ewing High School, NJ

FRC Team 2070 - Ridgefield Robotics - Ridgefield Memorial High School, NJ

FRC Team 2180 - Zero Gravity - Steinert High School, Hamilton, NJ

FRC Team 2495 - Hornets - Hamilton West High School, Hamilton, NJ

FRC Team 2577 - Big Blue Robotics - The Pingry School, Martinsville, NJ

FRC Team 2590 - Nemesis - Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville, NJ

FRC Team 2753 - Team Overdrive - Teen Technology, Bridgewater, NJ

popnbrown

01-04-2009, 23:05

Thank you, I was just about to get to it, now I don't have to go searching.

beckycho

01-04-2009, 23:12

it will be awesome this year like before.. maybe even better :p
i wish lot of you guys come and have fun!!

Libby K

01-04-2009, 23:13

1923 can't wait for Monty Madness! :) Just gotta get through the Championship first...

Josh Goodman

01-04-2009, 23:17

Hmm....3 days before my birthday? Still a toss up if I'll be going or not. Anyone from Rochester going that I might be able to hitch a ride with?

popnbrown

01-04-2009, 23:23

1923 can't wait for Monty Madness! :) Just gotta get through the Championship first...

Good luck at Championships!! You guys will do great.

Hmm....3 days before my birthday?

hmm...birthday huh?? you should definetely come then.

coldfusion1279

01-04-2009, 23:37

I was impressed with the event last year when I attended for the first time. I suppose that is why our team returns to the event year after year. Gorgeous school too by the way. Glad to see so many local teams going... as big as some regionals this year.

Lowfategg

02-04-2009, 01:07

First time we will be attending the main event and not be sitting outside in the hallway with our smaller robots. :P

Monty is set to be great! Can't wait to meet everyone once again.

beckycho

02-04-2009, 06:32

beckycho

02-04-2009, 06:37

First time we will be attending the main event and not be sitting outside in the hallway with our smaller robots. :P

Monty is set to be great! Can't wait to meet everyone once again.

Oh YAY!! btw you guys were Great at the trenton regional!! I cant wait to see Team Overdrive and the awsome robot again!!

darkember

02-04-2009, 07:11

When does registration close? We wont know if we can go till right after nats.

Liz Smith

02-04-2009, 07:17

Hmm....3 days before my birthday? Still a toss up if I'll be going or not. Anyone from Rochester going that I might be able to hitch a ride with?

I think I have to go. I've been to every Monty Madness so far. :)

beckycho

02-04-2009, 09:42

When does registration close? We wont know if we can go till right after nats.

Hi
well there is no setted due date for the team registration but it's better to register as soon as possible because we only can hold 42 teams and so far we have 30 teams registered and have only 12 open slots left. here is the link for Monty madness team registration www.montymadness.org/default.htm which you can find more details about team registration and other infos. Hope I can see you guys at the Monty Madness and GOOD LUCK AT THE NATIONAL COMPETITION!!!! :)

tanuved

02-04-2009, 10:35

Course i'm going to be there
can't wait to see all the great teams again it's gonna be awesome

BandChick

02-04-2009, 11:41

I'll be there, as long as graduation isn't the same day!

beckycho

02-04-2009, 21:41

I'll be there, as long as graduation isn't the same day!

ohh your from Team Mercury!! 2009 NJ Chairmans award!! was awesome well yea hope to see you at the Monty Madness;)

popnbrown

06-04-2009, 22:11

Hey guys,

This year's game seems to be very hard to maintain with the new control system and the 120 moon rocks flying everywhere. So we were wondering if there is anyone who has scored before or volunteered with the field that would help us out by coming over to Monty. The benefits of volunteering, you HAVE FUN, and you get a FREE Polo (Thanks to Van Heusen).

http://montymadness.org/Contact%20Us.html - Just fill out the form, and be there at Monty Madness.

Thanks,
Sravan

Athleticgirl389

07-04-2009, 11:49

Yay! It's not the weekend of the NASCAR race in Dover!!! I should be there and I'm stoked about coming!!! It all comes down to whether or not my fiance and I have to go to Minnesota that weekend... but it is on my calendar :D

I'll be there, as long as graduation isn't the same day!

Sara, graduation is overrated :p lol. I'm graduating the 13th and I know Rutgers has things around the same time as RVCC lol. That's how I kept track of what my brother was doing :p lol

jblay

08-04-2009, 00:58

looks like 694 is gonna be able to make the trip this year. its going to be our first ever off season event and it looks like its going to be a good one.

thefro526

08-04-2009, 09:56

I'll talk to my mentors this week to see if we can make the adventure up there. I'd love to get the bot back on the Regolith one more time before I graduate.

Then again, I'll be there anyway - I haven't missed a Monty yet.

canadiankid1029

08-04-2009, 14:03

Well Im definitely interested, Ill just have to bring it up with our mentors one of these days... I hope theres still a spot by the time I get an answer, it seems like it would be a lot of fun!

beckycho

08-04-2009, 23:36

looks like 694 is gonna be able to make the trip this year. its going to be our first ever off season event and it looks like its going to be a good one.

OH first off season event!! i garuntee that Monty Madness will be awesome and gona have lots of fun!!

I'll talk to my mentors this week to see if we can make the adventure up there. I'd love to get the bot back on the Regolith one more time before I graduate.

Then again, I'll be there anyway - I haven't missed a Monty yet.

Yea def. gona be memorable last robotics event of high school year :)

Well Im definitely interested, Ill just have to bring it up with our mentors one of these days... I hope theres still a spot by the time I get an answer, it seems like it would be a lot of fun!

hope you guys can make into left over spots Monty Madness gona be lot of fun so you guys should def. come :)

mtaman02

09-04-2009, 09:11

If you need a volunteer count me in not sure which event I signed up for as of yet but I know I'm making a come back tour to Monty =)

Also if you need an FMS operator (Score Keeper/Field Power Controller) I'm your man =)

Laters =)

tanuved

10-04-2009, 21:38

we could always use an extra hand, just sign up here

http://montymadness.org/Contact%20Us.html

see you there! =)
and thank youuuu

beckycho

13-04-2009, 12:46

beckycho

20-04-2009, 23:38

I'm thinking everyone's at the Atlanta regional
I wish everyone Good Luck and have fun :D

jblay

20-04-2009, 23:51

all the slots are filled up here is the list for those who want to see it.

FRC Team 11 - MORT - Mt. Olive High School, Flanders, NJ

FRC Team 25 - Raider Robotix - North Brunswick Twp High School, NJ

FRC Team 56 - Robbe Xtreme - Bound Brook High School, NJ

FRC Team 75 - RoboRaiders - Hillsborough High School, NJ

FRC Team 102 - Gearheads - Somerville High School, NJ

FRC Team 103 - Cybersonics - Palisades High School, Kintnersville, PA

FRC Team 136 - Killer Kardinals - Plainfield High School, NJ

FRC Team 219 - Team Impact - Warren Hills Regional HS, Washington, NJ

FRC Team 223 - Xtreme Heat - Lakeland Regional HS, Wanaque, NJ

FRC Team 224 - The Tribe - Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ

FRC Team 271 - Mechanical Maraduers - Bay Shore High School, NY

FRC Team 293 - SPIKE - Hopewell Valley High School, Hopewell, NJ

FRC Team 303 - Panther Robotics - Bridgewater-Raritan High School, NJ

FRC Team 341 - Miss Daisy - Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA

FRC Team 369 - RoboBob 2.0 - William E. Grady Tech HS, Brooklyn, NY

FRC Team 371 - Cyber Warriors - Curtis High School, Staten Island, NY

FRC Team 484 - The Haverford Vikings - Haverford HS, Havertown, PA

FRC Team 613 - The RoboWarriors - Franklin High School, Somerset, NJ

FRC Team 694 - StuyPulse - Stuyvesant HS, New York, NY

FRC Team 806 - Brooklyn Blacksmiths - Xavn & Bshp Kearney HS, Brooklyn, NY

FRC Team 834 - SparTechs - Southern Lehigh HS, Center Valley, PA

FRC Team 869 - Power Cord - Middlesex High School, NJ

FRC Team 871 - West Islip Robotechs - West Islip, NY

FRC Team 896 - Central Blue Steel - Central High School, Newark, NJ

FRC Team 1089 - Team Mercury - Hightstown High School, NJ

FRC Team 1237 - L.E.S. Cyborgs - University Neighbor HS, New York, NY

FRC Team 1279 - Cold Fusion - Immaculata High School, Somerville, NJ

FRC Team 1302 - Revolution Robotics - Pope John Regional HS, Sparta, NJ

FRC Team 1366 - Roughriders - West Side HS, Newark, NJ

FRC Team 1370 - The Blue Charge - Middletown HS, Middletown, DE

FRC Team 1396 - PYROBOTS - Tottenville High School, Staten Island, NY

FRC Team 1403 - Cougar Robotics - Montgomery Township High School, NJ

FRC Team 1647 - Iron Devils - Seneca High School, Tabernacle, NJ

FRC Team 1807 - Redbird Robotics - Allentown, NJ

FRC Team 1923 - MidKnight Inventors - West Wndsr-Plainsboro HS No, NJ

FRC Team 2016 - Mighty Monkey Wrenches - Ewing High School, NJ

FRC Team 2070 - Ridgefield Robotics - Ridgefield Memorial High School, NJ

FRC Team 2180 - Zero Gravity - Steinert High School, Hamilton, NJ

FRC Team 2495 - Hornets - Hamilton West High School, Hamilton, NJ

FRC Team 2577 - Big Blue Robotics - The Pingry School, Martinsville, NJ

FRC Team 2590 - Nemesis - Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville, NJ

FRC Team 2753 - Team Overdrive - Teen Technology, Bridgewater, NJ

Lowfategg

21-04-2009, 00:01

Look at that list of teams! This is going to be awesome!

blackiceskier

21-04-2009, 08:32

do you know which event will be held out in the hallway this year??
face off or elevation if either will there be any game changes made?

popnbrown

21-04-2009, 09:57

The FTC event is run by a different coordinator, I sent him an e-mail with your question and I'll try to reply. If you have any other questions here is his e-mail vincent.frascella@montymadness.org <vincent.frascella@montymadness.org>

My guess is the latest one.

Look at that list of teams! This is going to be awesome!

Looks like a lot of great teams are coming. It will definetely be awesome.

Lowfategg

21-04-2009, 13:09

do you know which event will be held out in the hallway this year??
face off or elevation if either will there be any game changes made?

I believe they will be playing FTC game, which is Face Off.

jblay

21-04-2009, 16:55

your site says that all 42 slots are filled though

popnbrown

21-04-2009, 17:36

your site says that all 42 slots are filled though

Monty Madness is filled, you are correct. I will be posting information about the waitlisting as soon as I get it.

We still could use volunteers, especially those who helped run the field during this year's game. Please sign up: http://montymadness.org/Contact%20Us.html

As far as the FTC game is considered, here's what I got from Vincent Frascella:

Yes, we will be playing the Face-Off Game (as defined by FIRST) during the early part of the day to comprise the Qualification Rounds. There will also be a number of small “Skills Competition” mini-fields at which the teams can check and practice their skills. Yes, once again, some of the skills that are practiced in the morning will be needed to compete well in the secret “Extreme Version” of “Face-Off” that we will reveal just prior to lunch. FTC teams can strategize over lunch …then they will need to play the Extreme Game with their selected Alliance partners during the Elimination Rounds.

Hope that this information helps.

Vince Frascella

Chair, NJ FTC Planning Committee

delsaner

23-04-2009, 09:01

As far as I am concerned, team 1676 will be attending. I guess we did not sign up for it yet.

1676 hopes to see you guys there!!!
:D

popnbrown

23-04-2009, 09:36

As far as I am concerned, team 1676 will be attending. I guess we did not sign up for it yet.

1676 hopes to see you guys there!!!
:D

I didn't see you guys on the list!!!! But you should totally come anyways because everybody's going to be there. We could always use volunteers (http://montymadness.org/Contact%20Us.html)!!!

delsaner

23-04-2009, 10:44

My coach told us that we were going to Monty Madness. *shrugs*
I guess we did not sign up for it yet...

beckycho

23-04-2009, 18:47

My coach told us that we were going to Monty Madness. *shrugs*
I guess we did not sign up for it yet...

Ooooo our slots are full now tho... BUT we have waiting list you can sign up on waiting list for now and we can notice you guys!!
but again you guys just can come for fun!! and even better if you sign up for volunteers!!!!! :D

Siri

25-04-2009, 09:49

Team 1640 is very excited to attend Monty Madness again this year! (We just got off the wait list.) Thank you Cougar Robotics for hosting such a spectacular event!

beckycho

25-04-2009, 23:14

Team 1640 is very excited to attend Monty Madness again this year! (We just got off the wait list.) Thank you Cougar Robotics for hosting such a spectacular event!

yay!! NO Problem we are happy to see team 1640 again this year at Monty Madness!!:D

popnbrown

26-04-2009, 00:04

Team 1640 is very excited to attend Monty Madness again this year! (We just got off the wait list.) Thank you Cougar Robotics for hosting such a spectacular event!

Our plesure..it's the teams that make it fun!!!

chessking132

26-04-2009, 14:34

Team 75 cant wait to join the madness again. I will be there to help set up this year but i most likely cant stay for break down this year.

Matthew Simpson

Team 75 Driver

Akash Rastogi

26-04-2009, 16:37

We'll stay for breakdown if necessary, Sravan.

beckycho

27-04-2009, 15:59

Team 75 cant wait to join the madness again. I will be there to help set up this year but i most likely cant stay for break down this year.

Matthew Simpson

Team 75 Driver

We'll stay for breakdown if necessary, Sravan.

yay!! volunteers for field set up and break down are always awsome :D

Akash Rastogi

27-04-2009, 16:04

Btw is there a list of awards given out or something?

Also, anyone else changing up drivers a human player?

We'll be there with a new crew (don't worry the drivers have had practice)

popnbrown

27-04-2009, 16:19

Btw is there a list of awards given out or something?

Also, anyone else changing up drivers a human player?

We'll be there with a new crew (don't worry the drivers have had practice)

List of awards:
Champions
Finalists
Rising Star Award
Spirit Award
Most Gracious Team
Judge's Award
Woodie Flowers Jr. Award
Cougar Robotics Volunteer of the Year

On that note, we're actually trying to spice things up and are looking into introducing some more awards that would get the teams excited. If anyone has suggestions feel free to PM me.

Our team is putting a fresh crew out on the field for Monty, maybe even a couple of drivers.

Akash Rastogi

27-04-2009, 16:43

List of awards:
Champions
Finalists
Rising Star Award
Spirit Award
Most Gracious Team
Judge's Award
Woodie Flowers Jr. Award
Cougar Robotics Volunteer of the Year

On that note, we're actually trying to spice things up and are looking into introducing some more awards that would get the teams excited. If anyone has suggestions feel free to PM me.

Our team is putting a fresh crew out on the field for Monty, maybe even a couple of drivers.

I'd be interested in seeing one or two technical awards up there if possible

Athleticgirl389

27-04-2009, 19:05

I'd be interested in seeing one or two technical awards up there if possible

How about a fan/spectator favorite? Each team votes for the "koolest" robot (just cannot be their own). You can have each team vote, have spectators vote, volunteers, just one of those or any combination.

beckycho

29-04-2009, 18:24

I'd be interested in seeing one or two technical awards up there if possible

i think we are going to have some technical awards just didn't listed yet :)

How about a fan/spectator favorite? Each team votes for the "koolest" robot (just cannot be their own). You can have each team vote, have spectators vote, volunteers, just one of those or any combination.

THANK YOU for your awsome idea!! we def. decided to make fan favorite award! yay

beckycho

29-04-2009, 23:21

Hi everyone
As you guys already know MONTY MADNESS is coming n it's not far away!!!
only about 2 weeks left!!!!!
and i wanted to remind all of you guys that we need more volunteers;) so anyone who's out there please volunteer for MONTY MADNESS (www.montymadness.org) ASAP and even better if it's before this FRIDAY:D
but eventhough you dont volunteer all ways stop by and have fun at MONTY MADNESS!!!!!:D

nevereverregret

30-04-2009, 08:18

thats awsomeeeee have funnnnn

beckycho

30-04-2009, 10:01

TEAM UPDATES
April 23, 2009

DON’T FORGET WE’RE STARTING EARLY! Remember we told you that we are starting the competition matches early? Well we are - with our FRC participants needing to be ready by 8:15AM! Unfortunately, if you’re not ready – we can’t hold up everyone else and we’ll be playing the match without you. It’s not fair for us to hold everyone up for late teams. So here are two things to keep in mind: don’t get lost, and drop off your robot early.

Don’t Get Lost Getting to the Montgomery Township High School! So one thing we’ve found is that people have gotten lost coming to the Montgomery Township High School in Skillman, NJ. One reason is that our high school is only three years old, and some maps are not yet updated!
Google and Mapquest appear to be updated and appropriately bring you to our address when you use our correct address as destination: 1016 Route 601; Skillman, NJ 08558-1799. However, some GPS units are not quite updated and don’t seem to know where we are. So here’s another way, enter our longitude and lattitude into your GPS:

• N 40 degrees 25.116’
• W 74 degrees 42.316’

Drop Off Your Robot EarlyIf you are close enough to the Montgomery Township High School, you should consider dropping off your robot on Friday, May 15th, the day before the event. This will reduce your stress and number of things you need to do Saturday morning.You must let us know by sending us an email at registration@montymadness.org or call us at (908) 533-4765with a good estimate as to your time of arrival. Do not show up without alerting us please! You may drop off your robot and pit items between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM and team members must be accompanied by an adult. We will be doing practice matches on Friday evening from 7PM to 9PM. A map showing the robot unloading location is found on page 2 of this update.

FIRST TECH CHALLENGE RETURNS TO MONTY MADNESS Once again this year. FTC teams will hold a set of matches at Monty Madness. Teams will compete this year’s Face-off FTC Game, along with an Extreme Version of Face-off later in the day. FTC will be located this year right outside the FRC pits. If you know an FTC team that is interested in participating, have them email Vince Frascella at vincent.frascella@montymadness.org. Teams slots are limited.

DEDICATIONS IN OUR EVENT PROGRAM
In our event program, we will have pages where parents and students may make dedications (e.g. congratulations grads, thank you to the robotics program, etc). You may decide to dedicate from one to three lines text. If you, team parents, or team members would be interested, go to the form at http://montymadness.org/downloads/Dedications_09.pdf. If organizations wish to advertise within our Event Program, we offer very inexpensive options. Go to http://montymadness.org/downloads/ProgramAds_09.pdf for more information.

beckycho

30-04-2009, 17:04

COLLEGE FAIR AT MONTY MADNESS We will be presenting our 2nd Annual College Fair from 10AM to 2:00PM this year. If you know of colleges that might be interested in participating, please ask them to visit our website or email us at collegefair@montymadness.org

MONTY MADNESS VOLUNTEERS We're still looking for volunteers for Monty Madness. We have employed well over 100 volunteers in each of our prior years to run the event and we're still looking to fill our ranks for May 16, 2009. Anyone interested in volunteering, please let them know to fill out our volunteer form at our website or by emailing us at volunteers@montymadness.org. We do not accept drop-in volunteers on the day of the event.

AWARDS AT MONTY MADNESS Each year, Monty Madness celebrates awards to its participants. Apart from the Champions and Finalists awards, there are five other honors regularly awarded. We may have additional awards on May 16th, but these are
our core list:
• Rising Star - Awarded to newer teams that show unusual promise
• Spirit – Awarded to the team that shows event day spirit
• Most Gracious – Awarded to the team that regularly displays FIRST
values
• Judge’s Award – Special award completely at the judges’ discretion
• Woody Flowers Jr – Awarded to an individual or group of individuals
who inspire students and who communicates effectively
(we will def. have more awards then this)

Please note that all awards are determined by our independent judges, without review or influence of the organizers of Monty Madness.

NOMINATIONS FOR WOODY FLOWERS “JR” Student team members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Monty Madness 2009 Woody Flowers “Jr” award. Send your nominations with brief narrative, no longer than two paragraphs, to awards@montymadness.org. These nominations will be reviewed by our independent judging staff

fusionpitcher54

07-05-2009, 14:21

Athleticgirl389

08-05-2009, 12:19

I cannot wait for Monty!!! It'll be a nice graduation party... in my mind :p haha. :]

beckycho

09-05-2009, 09:15

My entire team is unable to make it this year, HOWEVER a few of us from our team will be there to join in the fun, and join in to support the other teams:] And probably sporting our bright pink shirts. And the sequin cowboy hats are a maybee:rolleyes:
awww sad dat your entire team can't come but good thing some of you guys are comming!! yay join our fun in Monty!! ill look for you guys with bright pink shirt and cowboy hat

I cannot wait for Monty!!! It'll be a nice graduation party... in my mind :p haha. :]
aw your missing graduation party because of Monty? well ill bet Monty Madness gonna be other kind of great graduation party :D

WOW Monty Madness is in one week!! can't wait to see everyone and have FUN!! D-7

Athleticgirl389

09-05-2009, 12:25

aw your missing graduation party because of Monty? well ill bet Monty Madness gonna be other kind of great graduation party :D

Haha no not missing my grad. party. I'm graduating my junior college on Wednesday so Monty will be like a grad. party :p lol

beckycho

09-05-2009, 21:20

Haha no not missing my grad. party. I'm graduating my junior college on Wednesday so Monty will be like a grad. party :p lol

oooooooo haha well dats still awsome lol :D

mtaman02

09-05-2009, 22:25

I can't wait... I'm ready to go... how was transporting the field from PARC to your school or you guys haven't done it yet... When I left around 5ish it was still in the gym =)

jayjaywalker3

10-05-2009, 02:32

I will definitely be there with my team. Is there anyone I could crash with friday night nearby so I don't have to wake up/get lost in the morning without gps.

Siri

10-05-2009, 13:14

Will Monty Madness be allowing live video feedback from the robot to the driver's station during matches this year (a larger back channel)?

Can't wait, good luck to everyone!

beckycho

11-05-2009, 09:42

Will Monty Madness be allowing live video feedback from the robot to the driver's station during matches this year (a larger back channel)?

Can't wait, good luck to everyone!

If its allowed in the FIRST rule book then we will allow it at MONTY, we are going by the FIRST rules.

Mike8519

11-05-2009, 18:40

Will Monty Madness be allowing live video feedback from the robot to the driver's station during matches this year (a larger back channel)?

Can't wait, good luck to everyone!

No. There is no change to rules (as stated above) or the hardware/software running the field at the event

beckycho

13-05-2009, 17:34

D-3

Akash Rastogi

13-05-2009, 21:48

Prediction:

Winner: 2753+694+1626
Finalists: 103+25+271

blackiceskier

14-05-2009, 08:44

does anybody know what the extreme game of FACE OFF is going to be any hints for the teams??

sammyjalex

14-05-2009, 17:27

Wont be there due to my brother's graduation but thought I'd waste some time having fun making some of my own predictions. It should be a phenomenal event. I know my team is very pumped to be attending this year.

Disclaimer: These predictions are my own that I've made out of my own boredom. :P

1) 2753 1923 136
2) 103 25 2590
3) 224 11 1089
4) 1807 223 1370
5) 341 56 834
6) 102 694 271
7) 1626 1403 1640
8) 293 75 1279

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

It's not that I don't have hope for my own team. I surely do but I personally don't believe that should be reflected in predictions.

jblay

14-05-2009, 18:34

sammyjalex

14-05-2009, 18:58

just a note it wouldn't be 6 vs 1 and 4 v 2. it would be 1 vs 4 and then 2 vs 6

Oh Thank you! I wasn't sure so I just kind of guessed. My mistake. So in that case I would replace it with 1/4 6/2 1/6

Sorry about that.

Kristian Calhoun

14-05-2009, 22:03

If its allowed in the FIRST rule book then we will allow it at MONTY, we are going by the FIRST rules.
So will picking within the top 8 be allowed? I know in previous years Monty has had different rulings on this.

beckycho

14-05-2009, 22:09

DanDon

16-05-2009, 14:43

Siri

16-05-2009, 14:44

...
I didn't quote the original post because I need to use italics. Alliance selection is over, here's the comparison. I hope I got it right!

Bold = right alliance, right place
Underlines = right alliance, wrong place
Italics = in the eliminations

1) 2753 1923 136
2) 103 25 2590
3) 224 11 1089
4) 1807 223 1370
5) 341 56 834
6) 102 694 271 (the alliance is right, but 694 and 102 are switched and it's actually the 5th alliance)
7) 1626 1403 1640
8) 293 75 1279

Still nice work on pegging 102/694/271, though.

Athleticgirl389

16-05-2009, 18:17

ALLIANCES:

1) 2753 - 1923 - 219
2) 56 - 103 - 1403
3) 1279 - 25 - 1302
4) 223 - 75 - 293
5) 694 - 102 - 271
6) 1370 - 11 - 1089
7) 834 - 1807 -341
8) 896 - 2590 - 1366

PREDICTIONS:

QUARTERS:
1v8
2v7
3v6
4v5

SEMIS:
1v5
2v3

FINALS:
1v2

It was actually the 4th alliance advancing in the quarters.

Congrats to the number 2 seed - it was a very exciting day at Monty.

And I too am surprised at how well sammyjalex picked those alliances. You have a crystal ball or something? Haha.

flyingcrayons

16-05-2009, 19:27

monty was maaad fun... congrats to 1279, 25, and 1302 for the win... and to everyone else who competed, congrats on an awesome day!! my throat's a bit sore, but thats ok... i had a lot of fun can't wait till next year!

chessking132

16-05-2009, 19:57

Kristian Calhoun

16-05-2009, 20:19

Our team had an awesome time at Monty this year!

First off, thanks to teams 1403 and 75, and all of the volunteers for putting on the event. One of our students called it the "NJ Regional of the off-season."

Next, thank you to Dave Blackburr (of Team 75) for helping us re-image our cRio after our robot mysteriously fell victim to an unfortunate FPGA Checksum error. Without your assistance our robot would have been lifeless for remainder of the day. We truly appreciate it.

Third, thanks to Team 1279 for picking us and to Team 1302 for joining our alliance. Our scout could not believe that you had lasted so long in the draft! The cooperation, strategy, and teamwork of this alliance was amazing, and we look forward to working you again in the future. Also, kudos to 1279's Payload Specialist - you were unbelievable.

To teams 2753 and 1923 - We knew that playing against you in the finals for the second time this year was going to be even more challenging than before. The match scores of 86-101, 86-78, and 92-101 proved just how talented both of our alliances truly were.

DanDon posted the correct alliances - the eliminations results were:
1) 2753 - 1923 - 219
2) 56 - 103 - 1403
3) 1279 - 25 - 1302
4) 223 - 75 - 293
5) 694 - 102 - 271
6) 1370 - 11 - 1089
7) 834 - 1807 -341
8) 896 - 2590 - 1366
1 beats 8
7 beats 2
3 beats 6
4 beats 5

1 over 4
3 over 7

3 over 1 in three close matches.

See you at Bridgewater-Raritan Battle Royale (BR^2)!

rcoren22

16-05-2009, 20:28

Team 75 had so much fun this year it was an amazing event. 1403 you put on one of the best off season events around.

223, and 293 you were one of the best alliance partners that I ever had the privilege to work with. It was a allot of fun playing with you.

233 your coach is one of the most clear thinking coaches i have had the opportunity compete with. The way you talk to other teams is a perfect example of GP.

Matthew Simpson
Team 75 Leadership/Driver

The Pink Team was at Monty Madness?
I know you meant 223, and thank you for the very kind words.
Team 223 would like to thank Team 75 and Team 293 for a thrilling time in the elimination rounds of Monty Madness.
Also a big thanks to Team 224 for all of your help and tools as always, and to Teams 56 and 11 for being an extended part of our team at a wonderful event.

flyingcrayons

16-05-2009, 20:34

Also, kudos to 1279's Payload Specialist - you were unbelievable.

holy crap that guy was scary good, he made two half court supa-cell shots at the last second... and both of them one his alliance the match!!! awesome job, i wish i threw as well as you!

kitfisto92

16-05-2009, 21:05

Great job 1403. i was really excited (you know how there was the random kid that was constantly screaming about every alliance when the music stopped...that was me :)) and you, once again, threw an awesome event. I never really realized i liked Lunacy until...now. :) some really awesome HP's (oops...payload specialists).

There were some great people that made it possible too, and it was well worth everyone's work on that. It was EPIC. :)

Thank you to our wonderful alliance partners -- you made us so excited to be part of the elimination tournament.

Good job, Wayne Penn and Mr. Gregory (aka Egg[-ory]) (my team's coach :)) for MC-ing and game announcing (respectively)

I had fun. Can't wait till next year. :)

mtaman02

16-05-2009, 21:46

Another one in the books!

Everyone did an awesome job today... it was even more epic to watch 25's new challenger 2753 go at it in the finals =). I suddenly notice that WHEREVER 25 is 2753 will not be too far behind =).

Congrads. to all who participated and volunteered =). You all were awesome

2 Off-Seasons down, 5 to go... (BR^2, Wolcott Invit., LI Deer Park Invit., BE 8.0, Ramp Riot '09)

galewind

16-05-2009, 22:36

So another successful Monty Madness in the books. Even with control system / field system communication issues, they managed to get everything going. I ended up doing my first lunacy game announcing at this event -- sorry I talk too darn much.

Had a lot of fun and I still managed to keep some semblance of a voice. I was sucking on halls for most of the day though, so I guess that helped.

Now I get to sleep for like 2 days. Hope to see you all next year!!!

BandChick

16-05-2009, 22:57

As a ref today I want to say thank you to everyone for being such good sports! You all acted with an amazing amount of GP through all the hassle with the field, and whenever you were dealt the short stick.

Congratulations to 1279, 25, and 1302, and of course everyone else that competed!
Congrats to Ed for winning the WFA Jr. award, you certainly deserve it!

And yes, Gregory, you DO talk to much. XD

afowl

16-05-2009, 23:04

I'm so glad that I got to go to Monty Madness again. It's such an amazing event!

No matter what happens, you can't not have fun while your there (double negative); as anyone on 1089 would tell you. Between driving and coaching, DRP-ing and cheering for other teams, there wasn't a dull moment the whole day.

It's just an all-around great experience and all the effort the members of 1403 and the various other voulnteers have put in is 100% worth it. I'm already excited for next year!

nlknauss

16-05-2009, 23:12

Great job to all of the FRC teams who participated at Monty!

Also, a huge BRAVO to all of the FTC teams who participated in our tournament. EXTREME Face-off turned out to be awesome because you guys were all great at adapting to those extreme conditions:yikes: Keep it up!

Akash Rastogi

17-05-2009, 00:59

The Pink Team was at Monty Madness?
I know you meant 223, and thank you for the very kind words.
Team 223 would like to thank Team 75 and Team 293 for a thrilling time in the elimination rounds of Monty Madness.
Also a big thanks to Team 224 for all of your help and tools as always, and to Teams 56 and 11 for being an extended part of our team at a wonderful event.

Hehe we had a fun time too man, the new drivers are getting into their grove. We go to train, not to win.

A small plus side for me was having 1089 on our alliance with my good friend Dustin coaching. Our alliance knew going into eliminations who we were choosing. Going into Monty we knew we would be choosing either 1089 or 1403 for our alliance. I wish we had time to play more matches so the top 8 would have been reflected better. Are awards posted anywhere?

Koko Ed

17-05-2009, 02:58

nlknauss

17-05-2009, 13:59

And kudos to you for putting out that FTC bot that caught on fire.

Thanks Ed! Playing a musical instrument really helps with blowing battery fires out! :yikes:

Ice Berg

17-05-2009, 14:20

This was team 694's first ever offseason event, and we had a GREAT time. 1403, you ran an amazing event. I really loved the atmosphere, nobody was stressed out and it was fun to compete without worrying about qualifying for anything. I think my favorite part must have been coaching team 2753 for a match. It's a great opportunity to coach a team that was on Einstein. Also congratulations to teams 1279,25 and 1302 for a hard fought win. Hopefully team 694 will be back next year.

beckycho

17-05-2009, 14:30

YAY another successful MONTY MADNESS!!!
Thaks to all the volunteers!!!!
Congratulations to Team 1279, 25, and 1302, and of course everyone else that competed!!!!!
i was girl who was taking care of FAN FAVORITE board with stamp all over my body and smily face on my forehead :) haha
once again yay to all the volunteers, mentors,team members, everyone!!!

OZ_341

17-05-2009, 15:19

On behalf of Team 341, I just wanted to say thanks to Tim Leicht, Team 1403, and the many teams and volunteers that made this event such a success.

Congratulations to the Champs 1279, 25, and 1302. You truly performed as a team and made it impossible to key on one or two robots.

We also wanted to thank our partners teams 834 and 1807. We made a great run in the playoffs and worked so well together.

We had a great time at our first ever Monty Madness and hope to see everyone at Ramp Riot this fall.

Best of luck to everyone in the off-season.

omalleyj

18-05-2009, 10:36

Thanks very much to 1403 and all the folks at Montgomery Township High School. You once again made it a fun and exciting event.
Thanks to the announcers, refs, and field crew, who got us through the minor glitches with the new wireless, with quick work and tireless good humor.
Thanks to our alliance partners, 25 and 1302, without whom we couldn't have done it; you played awesomely and had our backs when we needed it.
And thanks to every other team. We got everything, from smiles and words of encouragement, to tool loans and parts, everywhere we turned. The gracious professionalism displayed was a tribute to yourselves and your schools.

Can't wait for next year! :)
See you at BR2

Akash Rastogi

18-05-2009, 15:22

Just a reminder to all area teams, please support the other local and even distant offseason events by registering soon!

303's BR^2 and 25's Brunswick Eruption

Lowfategg

18-05-2009, 15:36

Awesome event, thank you 1403 and 75 for putting it on once again, light shows and all. :D Also, thank you to all the volunteers that made the event move along smoothly.

Also, congrats to 1279, 25, and 1302. Awesome alliance right there, 1279 human player was killer (2 half court supercells! (?)), 1302 new and improved bot was a crazy scorer, and 25 gave us some of the hardest defense of the year.

Once again I like to thank 1923 for playing with us again, great team, can't wait to play together again at IRI. Also, thank you 219 for providing crucial defense and scoring.

Overall, epic madness!