Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Hey all, thanks for being so patient with us!

Team 3476, 3309, and 4276 are officially ready to announce final details of the first Beach Blitz offseason! Make sure to sign up and share this event with all teams! This event will be one of the best!

Here's a quick promo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN81nSH5xYc


Stayed tuned for things like: special guests, cool prizes for attendees, and a fantastic view of the ocean.


Event Details:

-Date October 7-9th
-Load in on Friday
-Qualification Matches on Saturday
-Elimination Matches Sunday
-Address of Marina High School
•15871 Springdale St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

- Full Match Schedule
•All teams will have a minimum of 12 matches on an official Stronghold Field!
•We will be running full Chezy Arena and AV

-Interesting & High Quality Workshops
•Workshops will be hosted after matches so everyone can have a chance to view the workshops!
•Learn from the best of SoCal

The registration staging is as follows:
Stage 1: 11th August- September 8th
Fee for One Robot $300.00


Stage 2: September 8th-26th
Fee is $400.00




The cost of a 2nd robot will always be $100.00.

- Link to register (https://goo.gl/forms/PCogW5CMU6eS05bt2) will contain more information
- Link to preorder lunch (https://goo.gl/forms/HajMhV9xY35TAYSB2)

-Anybody and everybody can volunteer, attend, compete

-We can consider a fee reduction if your team is interested, but cannot afford to attend.

-Lookout for shirt pre-order form, it will be coming soon!

- There will be more videos like this one!! Feel free to share. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN81nSH5xYc


-Email beachblitz@ocra.io for any questions



Thanks!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Coolest promo video for an off season ever. Totally sets the tone for the event.

If you have never been to a Code Orange event... you are missing out ;>

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Thanks Sisk for all your support over the years, we would not be who we are without you! Can't wait to see you and Robokong at BB!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Wow. That is a high quality promo video. Looking forward to watching this event!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Who made the video? Does he or she want a part time job?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Matt Masamori of 3309 is talented for sure. :) He's always looking for more opportunities, and would definitely be interested.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Robokong is signed up, paid, and ready to have some fun.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Thanks for all the support! More updates will be coming soon, including a full workshop class list taught by experienced mentors/students and a full event schedule!

Reminder that if you are not competing we are open for volunteers of any age!

Get trained for the season and learn something new!

https://goo.gl/forms/zOE7lRwLesUvJmw23


(make sure to share our awesome trailer on your social media and spread the word!)

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Teams are signing up! We're super psyched to get this new off-season off the ground.

Anyone with questions PLEASE PM myself or Pauline.

...and then register at:
beachblitz.ocra.io

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Hi all,
Here is the official event schedule. It should also be up on our website soon as well. If there is strong want to move workshops on Friday to Sunday, we can try to accommodate. Thanks!

beachblitz.ocra.io for more details about our registration!


FRI. 10/7
3:00-4pm Volunteer Check-In
5:30-9pm Team Load-in
6:30-9pm* Field Connection/Practice Matches
6:30-8:30pm Workshops (2hrs)
9:30pm Pits Close

SAT. 10/8
7am Volunteer Check-In
7:30am Volunteer Training
8am Pits Open
8:30-8:45am Drivers Meeting
9am Opening Ceremonies
9:30am-12pm Qualification Matches
12-1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm-4pm Qualification Matches
5:00pm Pits Close
5:10pm-7pm Workshops (2hrs)

SUN. 10/9
7:30am Volunteer Check-In
8am Pits Open
8:30am Opening Ceremonies
9-11:30am Qualification Matches
11:30am Alliance Selection
12-1pm Lunch Break
1-4:10pm Playoff Matches
4:10-4:30pm* Closing Ceremonies
6pm Pits Close

*Subject to change

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Team 294 is registered for Beach Blitz 2016!!!!

Can't wait to compete against all the SoCal teams!!!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Team 980 registered and paid!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Beach Blitz is excited to partner with Cooler Master to host some awesome raffles and giveaways at the event for participating teams!

Raffles and Giveaways include:
MasterKeys Pro L RGB
MasterCase Pro 3
MasterPulse
CPU Coolers
Tote Bags
and much more!

Make sure to sign up for the event, your team and you could win some prizes that retail for hundreds of dollars all at no extra cost!

Check out their website for more information on their products.

To sign up for Beach Blitz as a team or volunteer please visit our website!

Thanks all!
The committee is very excited :)

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Beach Blitz™ sponsored by Cooler Master & the Roddenberry Foundation?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Not quite. Roddenberry Fnd isn't returning our calls. :p

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Are there any particular spots where you are still lacking a good number of volunteers?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

And, on the flip side, if applications were in a while ago, when can we expect to hear back?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

We are lacking a lead team querer, safety glasses advisor, and volunteer registration supervisor, a photographer, and some crowd control (practice field attendant, ect).

While those are yet to be filled, feel free to sign up for everything anything you are interested in. We can have you shadow roles!



You can expect to get official role assignments no later than Sep 16.


Thanks!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Quick reminder that 1st stage event registration ends Sep 8!
That's just 9 days from now! After that the pricing will go from $300 to $400.

Thanks all-
Feel free to shoot me a PM with any questions.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

14 robots registered so far...
Just ten more spots to fill!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Hey is there a way for us to see who is going to this event?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

You asked so you shall receive!
Team OFFICIALLY registered:
294
330
9330 (practice bot)
696
9696 (practice bot)
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
4276
4322
9322 (practice bot)


We have plenty of spots, make sure to register :)

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Thought we'd share what you could win if you attend Beach Blitz! The blue banners just got off the printer today!
Get ready ;)

note: Not fully complete, still needs to be folded over

They look great Pauline! We are super excited for Beach Blitz!!!

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Also: 5199, Robot Dolphins From Outer Space... Let the tear-away pants be torn.
3759, SMARTBOTS
5802, Los STEMateros

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Updated Team List:

294
330
9330 (practice bot)
696
9696 (practice bot)
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322
4763
5136
5199
9322 (practice bot)
5802

We're up to 18 robots, make sure to register soon!

And stay tuned for a small teaser in a couple days;)

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

4 new additions, up to 21 robots!

Updated Team List:

294
330
9330 (practice bot)
696
9696 (practice bot)
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322
4619
4763
4999
5124
5136
5199
9322 (practice bot)
5802

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Updated Team List
294
330
9330 (practice bot)
696
9696 (practice bot)
968
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322
9322 (practice bot)
4619
4763
4999
5124
5136
5199
5802
5835


Up to 23 robots, we still have more room!
To sign up as a team or volunteer head to our website!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

First batch of volunteer roles have been sent.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Beach Blitz 2016 will be featuring the one and only BB Event Shirt featuring all 2016 participants on the back. This shirt is specific to the 2016 Season, so it's a one of a kind! That means they're only available while supplies last, so pick one up to rep your team and the awesome BB logo wherever you go!



Pre-Orders will be posted soon!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Can I haz?

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

is there an updated list of teams?

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

294
330 + 2nd bot
696 + 2nd bot
968
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322 + 2nd bot
4501
4619
4763
4999
5124
5136
5199
5802
5835

24 robots total. May be adding a couple this week.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Hey CD!

We have just released our 2016 event shirts and they are ready for pre order!
Shirts feature all competing teams on the back and are a great shirt to remember the event by! Please share this email with your teams and friends

Here is the link to pre order by Sep 26 at 11:59pm https://goo.gl/forms/yLzF5gRZFfoNjGFN2


If you absolutely .want one and are willing to pay shipping costs please email beachblitz@ocra.io


Thanks for signing up and we can't wait for Beach Blitz weekend!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

We are approaching capacity.

If you'd like a spot on the event shirts and a spot at Beach Blitz please register by Sep 26!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Is there a list of workshop topics and dates yet?

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Here is our "subject to change" but "probably 100%" schedule.
I'll let Pauline correct me if I'm wrong.

Beach Blitz Workshops

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Just updated, please check back on the page if you looked previously.

Final Schedule is on that link.

Thanks!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Latest Team List:

294
330 + 2nd bot
687
696 + 2nd bot
968
980
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322 + 2nd bot
4501
4619
4763
4999
5124
5136
5199
5678
5802
5810
5835

27 robots total. BOLD are latest additions.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Here is the public Beach Blitz 2016 Schedule with full details.

Here are the rule updates as it is in the old thread and some people were confused.

Even if you are not competing, make sure to stop by or watch the webcast.

Pit map will be released this week.

Teams keep an eye out for an email blast with information regarding the event.

Also follow us on snapchat! @frcbeachblitz
There are several chances to win cool prizes, see exclusive content, and even some behind the scenes of BB through the snap!

We are very excited :)

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

With the addition of team 1661, we are now closed for registration.

Thank you everyone for signing up and we encourage you all to attend the workshops and competition whether your team is competing or not.
Thanks!

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Hey Pauline!

Great work thus far!

What is the final team list?

and also, from Saturday evening to Sunday morning are we allowed to leave assemble pits and tools and robots overnight?

Ready to make a splash at the beach!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Final Team list:

294
330 + 2nd bot
687
696 + 2nd bot
968
980
1661
2493
3309
3473
3476
3759
4276
4322 + 2nd bot
4501
4619
4763
4999
5124
5136
5199
5678
5802
5810
5835

And, yes, your pits may stay UP overnight. The facilities will be locked up.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

There are some differences between the schedule you linked to and the one on the Beach Blitz event website. The primary thing I am looking at is the possibility of practice matches on Saturday morning.

Which schedule should teams refer to?

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Apologies, the one on CD is correct . The website will be updated accordingly.

Thanks for pointing it out!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

What? An Off-Season event with it's own GeoFilter?

Make sure to follow BeachBlitz, you could win something just off of snapchat. ;)

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Its nice to see California offering many off-season events as of late.
Sucks to be from Hawaii.:rolleyes:

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

I'm sure that the BB team are awfully busy, but we are wondering if that pit map might be on the way? Also, we want to prepare bumpers for our second robot. Can we expect team number 9322 for the second robot? If not, please let us know the numbering scheme. Thank you! 4322 is looking forward to a great event!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

You could always move to Glendale. :rolleyes:

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

mmmhmmm.

We have a pit map. Just not sure if it is 100% final.
For bumpers 9xxx is fine.

Re: Beach Blitz - October 8-9 - Huntington Beach, California
 

Full team packets along with a prelim schedule will be sent to teams tomorrow.

Will also be posted here!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

It would be fantastic to get basic map and directions of which building and which parking lot and entrances teams should use.

And if there will be any sale of snacks or food aside from the pizza.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

... and maybe places nearby to eat.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Sorry, you neglected to read the fine print. By registering for Beach Blitz you are required to buy hotdogs and snapple from us. :p

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

All that info will be found in the team packets being sent out today. Stay tuned.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Snaps for Snapple!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Here is the link to the Beach Blitz Final Details Folder which was just sent to teams:
Venue Map
Pit Map
Parking Map
Preliminary Match Schedule
Event Schedule
Rule Updates
Workshop Schedule
and more!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Please fill out this form for the workshops you are interested in!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...ewform?c=0&w=1

Thank you.

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My reaction when I only have two more classes until Beach Blitz

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Sweet dreams...
Attachment 21118

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Those trophies look awesome!

Good luck to all teams attending, looks like it'll be a blast!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Admittedly, I've watched the Beach Blitz trailer five times today just because of all the hype

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Only 5 times? Step it up Jon. :P

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Setting up today!

Pits open for team setup tonight!

First round of workshops, too!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Most of Robokong is heading out after school today, although some volunteers are leaving earlier.

The team is so pumped for this event. The quality of the organization has been superb so far.

We have a new intake design that is making high goal shots from the batter and new drivers are lined up to hone their skills this weekend.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Make sure to watch the webcast from home if you aren't going to be there!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Today should be fun...

Custom made MasterCase 5 side panels for 3476 and 294


Pile of giveaways

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Woah, that's awesome. You guys have to come to a NorCal offseason event (hint: Capital City Classic :D) and hang out with us there!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Watch Beach Blitz LIVE tomorrow at https://www.periscope.tv/ocfirst and https://www.twitch.tv/ocfirst! Opening ceremonies start at 10am.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Please make sure to tell us if you would like anything improved!
Thank you all for the support, hope you are loving Beach Blitz!

#frcbeachblitz #youcantspellbeachblitzwithouttheLIT

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Check back on the live stream links for recordings of the livestream. At least Periscope has replays available already.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Have alliances been picked already?

What are they if so?

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Alliance selection is starting now. Final rankings are attached.

EDIT: Alliances with results added below.

Alliances:
1. 3309-0330-5835 W
2. 5124-3476-4322 SF
3. 9330-5802-2493 F
4. 0696-0968-4999 QF
5. 5810-0294-4501 SF
6. 5199-5136-4619 QF
7. 4763-4276-9322 QF
8. 0687-0980-9696 QF

No declines.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

A huge thank you goes out to the teams competing this year. Congrats to 3309, 330, and 5835 to winning and props to 9330, 5802, and 2493 for close finals matches.

We hope that all teams competing had a great time!

FYI: This event would not be possible without the most valuable volunteer--Pauline Tasci. :P

Also we'd like to give a huge shoutout to Team 254, whose AV reources and public Cheesy Arena FMS helped make this event run smoothly. They really embody what it means to be gracious professionals.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

This event kicked butt.

It was very well organized, ran pretty smooth for an off-season event, saw a lot of new volunteers or veteran volunteers in new positions. The competition was good with a lot of well performing teams there. Great workshops! Not sure there is anything I would change about it.

Can't wait for next year.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Thank you to the entire Beach Blitz committee and everyone associated with the event for making yet another high-quality low-cost opportunity for play available to Southern California teams. Speaking for the teams, we appreciate it! It was a fantastic opportunity for our brand new students to experience what a FIRST competition was like, and it was fun for me to see them engaged, having fun, and taking ownership of their team in a comfortable but competitive environment.

A big thanks also goes out to Marina High School for making the venue available. I realize it's not easy nor pleasant sometimes to let all these people from all different schools come into your facility, but we really appreciate you making it available. Your gigantic gymnasium provided ample field, spectator, and pit area space for this event, and is truly a unique facility and a great venue within Southern California. You have really done quite a service to the local teams for making your facility available so this event could take place.

Thanks again everyone, and we look forward to returning next year!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Thank you to all the teams, volunteers, and spectators who attended Beach Blitz!
We loved how many people came to the competition, attended workshops, and participated in our snapchat challenges. Thank you to the awesome committee without them we would not have pulled this off.
Hope everyone had a great time and cannot wait for next year!
We will be sending out a questionnaire of how to improve the experience, make sure to have all your team members, webcast viewers, and anyone who was even at Beach Blitz for a day answer them!

With that said, all our footage from the weekend (including workshops) will be online in following days. Please keep your eye out.

If you want to see a little bit of what Beach Blitz had, here was our opening ceremonies hype video from Day 2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tBQ...&feature=share

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Wow, what a fun event!

I have to thank the Beach Blitz Planning Committee for putting on such an amazing competition and for showing what a few, young, dedicated people can accomplish. Everyone was having a good time, from the scorer's table to the teams. All the volunteers were in a good mood the whole weekend (I think the free Snapple helped). I would gladly have this committee run any regional or district event (hint hint).

Big shoutout to Cooler Master for keeping the excitement up with their raffle, giveaways, and booth.

I had the honor of being a ref and I would like to thank Eric for showing us new refs how it's done and how to make fair calls, while keeping with the spirit of the event. I would also like to thank our Head Ref, Saikiran, for being cooperative with the rest of us and listening to our input. I'm totally hooked on reffing now and will be volunteering in the future because of this event.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

I would like to personally thank all the organizers of Beach Blitz. This was one of the most organized events I have ever been to. The volunteers were wonderful and always willing to help out.

Cooler Master had a great time and everyone at the office is really liking the photos we've been sharing. I look forward to more events like this in the future.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

This event was truly spectacular, and was easily one of the best California robotics events to have ever been run (and that includes regionals). For what felt like a district event but better, run by a volunteer staff with an average age of 25, it was inspiring to see how much teams could enjoy a high quality event for such little cost.

My favorite aspect about this event, however, was how well they treated their volunteers. When it comes to treating people right, this event "gets it". Everyone felt like their contribution mattered, and everyone was treated with equal respect. Beach Blitz is going to be bigger and better in 2017, and I cannot wait to be a part of it again.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

How do you know what a district event feels like? :p

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Match video will be coming hopefully by the end of the day today.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Why do you question Farmer John?

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Fill out the Beach Blitz 2016 feedback form so we can better improve the event for next year!

https://goo.gl/forms/XtEqVxbCtvmOik3g2

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

All elimination matches are up on our YouTube playlist!

The videos have been submitted to TBA so should be up fairly soon.

Edit: We know that YouTube may be blocking a match or two in some countries because of music and are working on a fix

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

I've been to a couple MAR events and this beat the ones I've been to, specifically the facility. I think volunteer wise it was comparable.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

:ahh:

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

We have gotten a ton of awesome feedback about Beach Blitz!
Keep them coming,
https://goo.gl/forms/XtEqVxbCtvmOik3g2

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Is there a chance that the qualification match videos will be posted eventually? I appreciate the effort that goes into editing and posting match videos. This event generated a number of exciting qualifiers. Crossing fingers. Thank you!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

There are no plans to post separate qualifying match footage on Youtube, but the full live stream can be found on Periscope and Twitch. There you can find all matches played.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

The video exists, in very large blocks. I'm not sure if there is a plan to cut it up and upload individual videos.

I'll forward the request to our video guys.

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Were the Beach Blitz workshops recorded by chance? I had missed one of the workshops I was hoping to attend and was wondering if I could view them somewhere.

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How do we get Beach Blitz award data onto The Blue Alliance? It looks like it may not be there, but Chezy Champs had it.

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Will figure that out and post as soon as possible.
Thanks for the suggestion!

Re: Beach Blitz 2016 Details
 

Videos from our workshops have begun uploading on to our youtube channel. Full uploads should be done in a couple days.
Check them out for some inspiration before season begins!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7...HPYnlfD5kSJGPg