Re: MARC 2012
 

Steve,
From time to time can you post a running list of who is coming to MARC this year?
Thanks

Re: MARC 2012
 

Team 1675, The Ultimate Protection Squad, is looking forward to FINALLY getting to play with our Michigan friends!

Re: MARC 2012
 

I can from time to time post a list of teams that have applied to come. Although I try my best to have every team that applies come to the event, I have to wait to see how many teams apply and how much room I have in the facility. The one thing for sure is that I want to have the number of teams competing a number dividable by six. This is so we don't have any waisted rounds.

I will post my first list tomorrow.

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OK, as one who has never attended the event but has heard of the "legend" of the MARC venue's "hot"ness, can those who attended last year please give me an honest descriptive assessment of the comfort levels at the venue - both in pits and at the field?

For example...is it "sitting in the outdoor stands at the Disney-era Championship" hot? :D

I have heard from several that the temp was much better last year. What measures are in place/will be in place to keep the heat down?

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It was a little cooler last year because the outside temperature was a bit lower than normal. Highs were around 70 vs a typical 80 degree high for end of June in MI

They usually have large fans to move air in/out of the gym. But it is still hot. Wear shorts, bring plenty of water/sports beverage.

The area where the pits are just outside the gym is air conditioned if you need a cool down break.

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If you have ten rounds like last year, then #ofTeams can be divisible by three.
If nine rounds, then #ofTeams needs to be an even number

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Last year I also purchased (3) industrial dry misting fans specifically for the gym. Could not tell how effective they were last year because of how cool it was.

Bascally, gym (playing field) is hot and the pits cool

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It's generally cooler in the pits, but it gets plenty warm in the gym. It's nothing unbearable - just warm enough to make you want to complain about it. :ahh: Bring plenty of water to drink to stay hydrated.

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The pits are rather comfortable and air conditioned. It was the gym that was the issue.
Worse.

It was a strangely cool and gray weekend last year so with the temperature down outside it was rather pleasant inside. The heat took a vacation and made an appearance 9in milder form) at IRI instead.
Steve purchased some cooling fans that spray a fine mist to keep the temperature down in the gym.

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I talked to the kids. They want to give it a shot so we'll be there ready to Rebound Rumble!

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Updated list of teams that have applied:
48
68
107
191
280
494
830
862
1675
1718
2337
2832
2834
2851
3175
3357
3548
3641

The following 12 teams are original participants (PLANK-OWNERS) and are automatically in the event:
51
70
226 (did not participate last year)(HAVE NOT RECEIVED VERBAL YET)
240
279
503
910
1023
1243
1504
1528
1732

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Teams 245 and 3547 just applied and 1732 confirmed that they will be coming. List of teams getting bigger and better.

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You said your capacity was 42+? Does that mean that if more than 42 teams apply you'll make room for them, or does it mean you'll choose the best teams or do a lottery or what?

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Last year I had 47 teams participate. I could hold more teams but it comes down to #teams vs #matches for the money. I prefer to have at least 10 qualification matches per team. As long as I have enough teams apply, I could go up to 54 teams comfortably.

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Here is the updated list:
48
68
107
191
245
280
461
470
494
830
862
1675
1718
2337
2612
2832
2834
2851
3096
3175
3322
3357
3547
3548
3641
4395

The following 12 teams are original participants (PLANK-OWNERS) and are automatically in the event:
51
70
226 (did not participate last year)(HAVE NOT RECEIVED VERBAL YET)
240
279
503
910
1023
1243
1504
1528
1732