Re: 2004 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I'm not sure as to the quality of this site, but it's KOA and MapQuest estimates 21 minutes of travel time. Hope it helps.

Indianapolis KOA
5896 West 200 North
Greenfield, IN 46140

MapQuest Driving Directions

Re: 2004 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

It's a pretty decent establishment, but its 20 miles outside of Indy and you could run into some heavy traffic in the mornings....the I-465/I-70 construction is over now, but there have been some police visits to the place due to some campers causing trouble there or outside of there..nothing major that ive seen in the last year...

Just a friendly heads up

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I still reccommend as many people staying in the Omni as possible. So many good times were had, and well, even if you don't stay there, definitely come visit us that WILL be there (ie: me). The hotel was one of the best parts of IRI. Like singing Star Wars and various Disney songs in the Sauna, and looking for room 201 just for a photo.

It's all about location, and who you spend your time with. So camping or not, come visit the FIRSTers in the Omni!

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I agree with Sara. I didn't stay at the Omni last year... but I ended up going there as much as I could because it was a BLAST. It was very entertaining, I'd suggest going there if your team wants to be able to interact more with other teams outside of the competition as well and just have fun.

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(makes Mental note) Do Not Tell Anyone Room Number at IRI this year.... esspecially not JVN and the Man that finds the weirdest times to sleep (aka Ken Leung) :p(/mental Note)

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Why do you think the people in my room kinda snuck in, went straight to our rooms, shut the door, double locked it, and went to bed right away? :p

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Re: 2004 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I just learned that due to a family reunion on July 10th (and the fact that I'm in class over the summer), I will be unable to attend the IRI this year :(

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Can anyone sign up for IRI, or is there a certain list of teams that can go? Our team has never gone before so this is all new.

Thanks.

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They do a registration system like regionals. This year they're letting 60 teams (I believe, someone correct me if I'm wrong) and when registration opens it's pretty much first come-first serve, as far as I know.

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Yup, stay tuned to www.indianafirst.org for more info - Registration is in 4 days.

Also - if anyone is looking for places to go while in town - Castleton Square Shopping Center is roughly a few minutes away from Lawrence North H.S., and so is X-site - a lazer tag / arcade place. :]

Re: 2004 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

you are correct. Registration for IRI2004 opens May 14 (see Chris Fultz's post #79 on page 6 of this thread).

Also, if you plan on volunteering at the IRI, you need to register. It isn't first come first serve...but you should register quickly so we can check everybody out.

Good luck to everyone who is registering for the IRI...an official information packet will be released soon that is VERY important to all teams.

maybe we'll lock you inside the bed cover of your truck no matter what! :p

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Great, why exactly did I agree to room, with you two again?

Look what you got us into Mel ;)

Cory

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Hey now, I think it will all be good. We'll have fun.

If people find out the room number...it wasn't me *shifty eyes*
B/c all the fun will be in there.

I feel your pain
 

You and me have the same problem. :(

Wetzel