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Well, the only times we didn't win (A.K.A losing or tieing) was because of technical problems (and of course sidney not doing well X_x). What's done is done, it was great, even for a n00bie like me (though still I rarley did anything but chase the jester down).

Still, I want to see myself in one of the pictures :(. I know I was taken a picture and stuff but I dunno which team took the photo. They were in purpilish-white shirts and I didn't see their numbers. I think it was team 25 but I dunno. Still, it was pretty fun and all ^_^.

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Today, Team 555 had a post mortem on our experiences at the Brunswick Eruption. My coach and fellow team members were concerned with the negative connotation my comments may have had about referees and referee decisions. In hindsight I agree with the other posters and my team mates, and regret participating in a thread that might be embarrasing to them. I was reminded of the FIRST ethic of "gracious professionalism" and appologize for any comments that may have been out of order. All in all the Brunswick Eruption was a great experience and I am proud to be a part of a great team and a part of the FIRST experience. I look forward to many more exciting competitions over my remianing years in Montclair High School.

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I'm sorry folks. I don't mean to post a big biography about me like that. Mostly what Iw as trying to say was that I'm very sorry and stuff about the comment I made about my team memeber. I'm a noob and all and I'm trying to learn. It won't happen again, I'll tell ya :)

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Wrong score card (actually a blank one)- once in 40 matches- and I had the right one in my pocket :). You guys did a great job with the scoring software. Thanks for coming down.

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wow good your not tramatized, this means i got a head ref for next year too? :p

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Hey, any chance I get to hang out with Mike Wade, Wayne C, Paul K, and you (cough) - I'm in. Free lunch doesn't hurt either. Actually, there was no trauma at all. Working as head ref was an easy job because the rest of the crew was so experienced, energetic, and helped me communicate to teams all day long. In my life I've now coached and officiated youth and high school basketball, baseball, and now FIRST. FIRST, by far, is the most fun AND the most difficult officiating I could ever imagine. The rules change every year and even with five or more officials there is so much to watch for. Every time I've been a competition official, I've come away with a new appreciation for those who wear striped shirts and I learn more about how coaches/team members should interact with them.

The teams at BE were very easy and fun to work with and extremely respectful of the job of the officiating crew. Teams care a great deal about what they do, so naturally there will be a few questions. The longer the day goes on, the more important the matches become, the more questions the head ref will get. It all comes with the territory.

As the new "Senior Mentor" for Eastern PA, I will assist in procuring event volunteers for 2005. If you have FIRST experience and plan on attending regionals your team isn't competing in, I'd suggest volunteering to be a referee. It's a great way to get a different perspective, work with lots of teams, and have a lot of fun.

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just wanted to say thanks for the refereeing, I thought that all of the refs did a good job in their calls and they were also willing to explain some of the calls that they did make.

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Haha, you gave us a bit of a scare with that blank score card, we thought that there was another 0 - 0 match, but figured that couldn't be, almost too rare to happen even once :-p.

Thanks, and you did a great job yourself, you guys had the tough job ;-).

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Rich- you know we always love to have you and that I will remember this e-mail when the next season rolls around. Only next time bring that new team you are forming and we'll get them in the loop too.

WC

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On another note, from 1546 I learnt that pre-2004 season controls work with the field system, with no noticable problems. A couple of pre-2004 bots 1546 and 714?? I think were at Brunswick Eruption.

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yeah, 714 had a 2002 zone zeal goal grabbing bot :) . Slow and strong.

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1257 had a great time. Getting 2nd seed was great. Thanks to all our partners, especially 1048 who helped us beat 25 in a qualifying match.

We've got pictures up on our site.