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Bruneau1727
22-04-2010, 14:49
On behalf of the Baltimore Area Alliance, I am pleased to announce the Battle O' Baltimore (BOB). The Battle will be held on August 7th at the Boy's Latin School of MD in Baltimore County, MD. The cost will be 200.00 dollars, reduced to 150.00 dollars if the payment is received prior to June 30th, 2010. Registration is open to the first 30 teams that apply and all teams will be included in the elimination rounds. There will be a practice and pizza session on Friday the 6th of August from 4 to 8 PM. Teams may drop off their robots, encrypt their radios and practice. For a registration package or more details contact Mark Eastman at mark.eastman2@verizon.net or visit the website at http://battleobaltimore.com. Please follow the website carefully as there will be rules modifications announced.
Thanks for the heads up! We should be there this year.
gvarndell
22-04-2010, 18:07
The directions on the web site still go to Park School?
I think 1629 plans to attend this year...
mahumnut
22-04-2010, 18:13
1418 should be attending this year
lexxasaurus
22-04-2010, 22:05
Not all of the website has been updated yet.
I will bring it up to the webmasters tomorrow at our meeting. ^^
rcflyer620
26-04-2010, 18:30
If you are intersted in attending BoB, just drop me an e-mail at mark.eastman2@verizon.net. I'll get everything you need back to you ASAP. Continue to watch the website for updates and team lists. I can tell you it's already getting interesting!
This is the fourth year for BoB and we are all really excited to bring you one of the best small-venue, off-season events on the east coast!
See you there!:D
Bruneau1727
30-04-2010, 09:04
The website for the Battle O' Baltimore has been mostly updated. There are a few things we haven't added yet like possible rule changes and unique scoring changes. We will keep updating it as decisions are made. Please register quickly to guarantee a spot on the roster.
gvarndell
04-05-2010, 16:36
I got word that 1629 has registered for and is going to BOB!.
Looking forward to it.
rcflyer620
11-05-2010, 15:15
Response for the 2010 Battle O' Baltimore has been very good. There are currently 21 teams that have expressed interest. Please get your forms/payment in quickly to assure your spot!
Teams from 6 states & DC have registered interest. http://www.battleobaltimore.com/teams.php
Registration fee goes up on June 30.
One-day competition (Aug. 7), but will be having a pizza and practice party on Friday evening.
Room blocks with local hotels being organized.
Look for updates on the website.
Send questions to contacts listed here: http://www.battleobaltimore.com/contact.php
Bruneau1727
22-06-2010, 14:59
Hi Everyone!
We have updated the Battle O' Baltimore website. There are two hotels listed that are offering discounts. We have included the rules changes and the awards list for this year's battle. Slots are filling up fast so if your team is interested please register soon!
27 teams have sent "interested" or registration forms. http://www.battleobaltimore.com/teams.php
Registration fee rises to $200 on July 1.
The BAA voted to rotate venues so this year the event will be held at Boys' Latin. Easy access from Rt. 83, right on the Baltimore City/County line. A nice gym space.
Terrific judge line-up. New awards this year. Great volunteers, but plenty of room for more. Contact the volunteer coordinator if you are interested in helping out. The event is considering rotating game announcers.
Do you need someone for scorekeeping/field control?
Chris is me
28-06-2010, 14:33
Whether or not I'll be there's TBD, but 2791 will be there in some capacity. I think for this event we won't be kicking; just posession, hanging, and maybe pushing over / under the bump / tunnel. We'll be on the lookout for strong midfielders or redirectors, but luckily it looks like this event has a few of those. 1519, 1629, 1727, I'm sure we'll find some support here. :)
Do you need someone for scorekeeping/field control?
Andrea, send inquiries to Livinda, the volunteer coordinator. Her contact is on this page: http://www.battleobaltimore.com/contact.php
Thanks.
A terrific judges line-up this year and new awards.
2010 Battle O’ Baltimore Awards
Battle Champions (3)
Battle Finalists (3)
Mike Wade Engineering Excellence Award (1)
This award is dedicated to the memory of Mike Wade, a champion for the growth and expansion of FIRST Robotics in Maryland. His enthusiasm and commitment set the stage for this competition and many other off-season events on the East coast. His considerable efforts resulted in the NASA field, the Alliance trailer and truck, and critical support and funding for local teams. The Judges are pleased to recognize a team with an excellent robot design achieving this year's game challenge. It is an engineering award rewarding the design and construction of an effective and efficient robot that outperforms the competition on the playing field.
We Really Like You Award (1)
The Judges are pleased to recognize a team who stood out for their gracious professionalism, effective teamwork, and/or a spirit that exemplifies the qualities of a great team. This award is judged based on team ballots, input from the event staff and interviews by the judges.
The TIME Center is a National Science Foundation funded Advanced Technological Education Center focused on improving the numbers of and skills of manufacturing and engineering technicians. The Center is pleased to be able to offer the following awards:
TIME Center Judges Award for Bytes and Volts (1)
The Judges are pleased to recognize innovation in the design and execution of an effective control system (including autonomous, wiring methods and/or human interfaces) to meet the game challenges.
TIME Center Judges Award—“WOW” for Technical Design (1)
The Judges are pleased to recognize a team for having a creative “WOW” factor in the design and operation of a component of their robot
Jane n Mike
19-07-2010, 09:51
Calling All BoB Teams: The Book Drive for Reach Out and Read is happening again this year!
This is a great organization that provides books for pediatricians to give to their young patients to encourage early reading. In Maryland alone, 81,000 books were distributed last year!
Please donate:
• Books that are gently used, with covers and pages intact
• Books that do not deal with sensitive issues (divorce, abuse, death, religion)
• Activity books only if they have never been used
• No textbooks, encyclopedias, etc.
Be the Winning Team: start NOW to collect the most books for the BoB Tournament on August 7nd
Thanks much,
Jane Crosson, book drive coordinator
rcflyer620
23-07-2010, 10:53
Calling all teams!
There are still plenty of spots open for the Battle O' Baltimore!
If you'd like to attend please get your application to me ASAP!
I can only accept applications until July 31st but I will accept payment at the event if you can't enclose a check right now.
For teams that are attending: several teams have asked if they need to bring their router. We will be using FMS Lite so you probably won't need it but it doesn't take up much space so it's a great backup in the unlikely event of a total system crash. We had really good luck with FMS Lite last year and expect the same this year. We'll be running a multiple robot test this Saturday.
See you at the Battle!
Mark Eastman
Registration closes this Sat. July 31.
Information about lunch pre-orders and parking just posted.
Rule changes here: http://battleobaltimore.com/info.php
Parking and load in map posted.
http://www.battleobaltimore.com/directions.php
Tuesday August 3 - Battle O' Baltimore will be featured on early morning news show for WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore, with live shots from Boys' Latin starting at 5:45am and continuing until 6:55 am. Two local teams participating so far.
rcflyer620
05-08-2010, 15:44
Lunch pre-order
If you are planning to attend the Battle O' Baltimore this year please be sure to get your lunch pre-order form in ASAP!
This is a super convenient way to make sure your team gets a delicious lunch at a resonable price without having to leave the grounds.
Forms are available on the web site: http://battleobaltimore.com
Don't forget to bring your new and gently used childrens books for the Reach Out and Read program!
Field is up, robots are running, the music was blasting out of the big NASA speakers and the venue has a really spacious pit area.
Tomorrow will be fun!
Congratulations to all the teams! It was a really fun day. Terrific teams & hardworking volunteers and judges. Thanks to the sponsors - NASA, CCBC and the TIME Center, and the host - Boys' Latin.
I just realized we forgot to get the annual photo of all the volunteers...
Each team got to take home a participation trophy (thanks to the Needels for designing these). They are difficult to photograph, but are really pretty-all glass!
And the awards went to:
Battle Champions (3) Teams 357 1885 2849
Battle Finalists (3) Teams 1629 1727 2537
Mike Wade Engineering Excellence Award (1) Team 2377 "C-Company"
This award is dedicated to the memory of Mike Wade, a champion for the growth and expansion of FIRST Robotics in Maryland. His enthusiasm and commitment set the stage for this competition and many other off-season events on the East coast. His considerable efforts resulted in the NASA field, the Alliance trailer and truck, and critical support and funding for local teams. The Judges are pleased to recognize a team with an excellent robot design achieving this year's game challenge. It is an engineering award rewarding the design and construction of an effective and efficient robot that outperforms the competition on the playing field.
We Really Like You Award (1) Team 888 "Robotiators"
The Judges are pleased to recognize a team who stood out for their gracious professionalism, effective teamwork, and/or a spirit that exemplifies the qualities of a great team. This award is judged based on team ballots, input from the event staff and interviews by the judges.
The TIME Center is a National Science Foundation funded Advanced Technological Education Center focused on improving the numbers of and skills of manufacturing and engineering technicians. The Center is pleased to be able to offer the following awards:
TIME Center Judges Award for Bytes and Volts (1) Team 1629 "GaCo"
The Judges are pleased to recognize innovation in the design and execution of an effective control system (including autonomous, wiring methods and/or human interfaces) to meet the game challenges.
TIME Center Judges Award—“WOW” for Technical Design (1) Team 449 "Blair Robot Project"
The Judges are pleased to recognize a team for having a creative “WOW” factor in the design and operation of a component of their robot
Special Recognition:
Livinda Dunham, Volunteer Coordinator, for her efforts supporting the BoB and the Chesapeake Regional.
Paul Harris, facilitator for the Baltimore Area Alliance, for his leadership. We will all miss him.
Rob Thate, NASA-GSFC, for his continuing support of the BoB.
And I was very touched by the kind words.
See you all next year!
Joe Troy
08-08-2010, 11:15
Team 357 would like to thank our alliance partners 1885 and 2849 for great teamwork and spirited play.
Team 1885, Battlefield HS, ILITE Robotics played an incredible defense throughout the eliminations, showcasing their speed and agility.
Team 2849, Hammond HS & Wilde Lake HS, Ursa Major controlled the midfield and added match winning points with their reliable hanging feature.
The Battle 'O Baltimore continues to be a welcoming and fun off season event, the Baltimore Area Alliance should be proud of their efforts!!
Chris is me
08-08-2010, 14:25
I feel compelled to point out that the "We Really Like You Award" is probably my favorite name for any award in FRC. :)
I feel compelled to point out that the "We Really Like You Award" is probably my favorite name for any award in FRC. :)
We borrowed and tweaked it. There is a thread that I started asking for examples of awards given out at off-seasons.
It was taken from: We Really Like You (As determined by our Farmingbury Woman's Club volunteers) which we really liked!
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