Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

Does anyone know why no Rookie award was given? It seems like when there is only one rookie team at an event, the team is given either Rookie Inspiration or Rookie All-Star as appropriate.

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

I'd say because in the Judges opinion the rookie did not meet their standards for either of those awards.

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

I really admire the work Team 4057 has done in a few short years with such a challenging demographic situation spread out over multiple schools in an area we would consider remote. Kudos to the Chairman's Award winners!

We're fortunate to live near two of the three Oregon district competitions so travel costs for district events don't put such a toll on our finances. Knowing what you're up against for next year and having struck PR gold already, I hope you can build support in your district and community to provide transportation and lodging costs. I've tried to connect with principals, athletic directors, and activity directors in the schools partly to learn what's normal behavior for those programs and simultaneously build support for our own.

If you were able to get a district bus, could you cost share by picking up the Bend team along the way? Can you build connections with other teams or groups in the competition area that could provide lodging or meals? You should let me know what we can do to help when you come to Portland. With enough warning we might be able to provide lodging or storage for you.

Have you received the ODE grant supporting extended travel for FRC teams? I'm guessing that OIT is a supporter of yours. Can they provide any service to you at their Wilsonville campus?

I'm interested in yours and other outlying teams's situation. I hope you find the key resources you need. You guys run a heroic program, you deserve to show off an excellent example of FRC teamwork.

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

It's unfortunate. We were 5085's neighbors at Wilsonville. They were a very sweet team with a good group of kids. And their robot was also an excellent inbounder! Hopefully they will have more luck at Oregon State.

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

Thanks Chris! It is so nice to be recognized by a fellow FIRST coach. We are working all those angles to get to the PNW Championships.

I don't know anything about the ODE travel grant. I do know ODE was suppose to have grant money for rural FIRST FRC teams but when the time came to disperse that money I received an email stating all the money had gone to various FIRST teams and none was left for the rural teams.

It is definitely something FIRST can improve on and hopefully the powers that be will see the value in more financial support for rural FRC teams.

We will know on April 1st if we will be going to PNW Championship or not. fingers crossed!

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

Best of luck! We'd love to see you guys at PNW Champs.

Re: 2014 PNW Wilsonville District
 

Happy to say FRC Team 4057 will be attending PNW Championships! We are excited to play again. Thanks for all the support!