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Thanks Brian. Teams, make sure you order your extra pizzas!


We also ask teams to take note of the rule changes posted above in this thread.

The arena opens at 7am, we'll see everyone there!


-Brando

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Wow I can't believe Beantown is really this weekend. Despite this being my 3rd year in FRC, this is going to be my first Beantown this year, and I am extremely excited! :D I've heard nothing but good things about the event from my team mates so I can't wait!

See everyone up there!

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Hey Brandon, do you have a link to a webcast?

Thanks!

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No webcast link just yet. It will be on Ustream, under the title "Beantown Blitz 2012".

I will post the link tomorrow once we've confirmed the webcast is operational at setup.

-Brando

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Scoping out the team list, the Blitz is shaping up to be as competitive as ever! Given the number of rookie drivers we saw 2 weeks ago at Battlecry pulling off 2-3 second balances, I can't imagine what they'll be able to do at their second competition :ahh:

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So I found Matthews Arena (see google below). It's a city, therefore parking is horrible. But I note a T terminal in the vicinity. Is it practical to visit by riding this old-fashioned transport device?

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Each team will have one parking space at the arena (free). Parking will also be available at Renaissance Garage (see this PDF, item 62).

Parking there is a bit pricey ($20 for 8-12 hours, $28 for 12-16 hours, but those may be weekday rates), so if you're not carpooling the T will probably work well. Matthews arena is near the Mass Ave stop on the Orange Line, or the Symphony stop on the green line. If using the commuter rail, the Ruggles station is also very close to the arena.

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thank you for the prompt reply, Daniel. I called the Gainsborough garage (number 45 on that PDF campus map) about rates and availability. The guy there quoted $18 as the 8-hr rate. Higher for all day, I'd guess. That garage is a lot closer to the venue, so I hope there isn't a problem with it.

Thanks also for mentioning the symphony stop. I see it on the map now. The green line is trickier to use because there are several branches to it out west. You'd have to get on the S. Huntington st. end to reach the event without doubling back at copley station. Also the orange line has a service advisory that has track work going on tomorrow. Definitely avoid orange tomorrow.

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The Renaissance garage weekend rate is $6 for up to 24 hours, a very good deal. Thats the place you want to park.

The walk is a brief 4-5 minute one.

-Brando

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Webcast link http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-2012-beantown-blitz

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Nutrons - thanks for hosting a great competition! I enjoyed volunteering at Beantown for the first time. It's too bad the UberBots couldn't make it back with me this year because I'm sure they would have had a lot of fun, too.

Congratulations to the all of the teams who made it into the eliminations - you made those matches very exciting to watch. A huge congratulations to the winning alliance of 175, 177, and 69. You were great :)

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Congratulations Buzz, Bobcats and Hyper. Buzz and Bobcats--always tough competition when it's just one of you! Clear, unquestionable winners this time.

NU-TRONS! let's go for one more alliance in the finals this season, right?

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Not anywhere near as good as my Battlecry photos, but I took a bunch of photos at Beantown Blitz and they are posted here. Enjoy! :)

Thanks to the Beantown committee & all the awesome teams... we had an absolute blast!