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We will be ordering pit banners on Aug. 10.
If you are coming, but don't have your registration to us by then, you can still play but no banner. |
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Ignore the above post.
To all the area teams re: The Capital Clash: NBC4 has asked us to close registration on Friday, August 5. :yikes: We need to plan for space, order pit banners, and start publicizing your teams. :) If you have not registered, but want to participate, we must receive your registration form with your contact information by Friday August 5. If your team will have difficulty getting a check to us by then, please contact Dee Tomczak at robotstoo@aol.com. We are working together with the event planners for NBC4 and do not have the flexibility of allowing "walk-ins." As of Monday, August 1, we have received registration from the following teams: 007-Baltimore-Team007, MD 25 North Brunswick-Raider Robotics, NJ 116 Herndon-Epsilon Delta, VA 306 Corry-Corry Robotics, PA 339 Commonwealth Governor's School-Rapahannock Robotics, VA 341 Wissahickon-Miss Daisy, PA 357 Upper Darby-Royal Assault, PA 365 Miracle Workerz-MOE, DE 422 Maggie Walker-Mech Techs, VA 433-Firebirds, PA 539 Trinity-Titans, 623 Oakton-Ohmies, 836 Forrest Career Center-Robo Bees, MD 888 Glenelg-Robotiators, MD 1111 South River-Powerhawks, MD 1123 Autodidactic Intelligent Minors-AIM Robotics, VA 1418 Mason Robotics, VA 1446, Friendship Edison, DC We have been told that the following teams are coming but we have not received your registration: :( 225-PA 384-VA 900-NC 1195-MD 1629-MD 1685-MA 1687-MA |
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theres some talk of heading down i guess we are gunna hafta decide fairly soon. we are figuring out if we can get the bot down there. other then that we will probably go.
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Welcome to The Capital Clash teams and volunteers! Dates: Sat. August 27: 9-5pm Sun. August 28: 9-3pm Venue: Washington DC Convention Center. www.dcconvention.com includes maps of area and Metro system, information about parking, hotels, & restaurants. Registration: Registration will close on Friday, August 5. Registration fee is $150. Communication-Teams: One third of you chose not complete all the information on your registration forms. No alternates. No telephone numbers. In case of emergency right before or during the event, we will make one phone call to each contact number you have listed. During The Clash, cell phone numbers that you have with you will be useful. Please send me alternates and contact information, and I will update your records. Help us to help you and to publicize your team by being able to contact you. Include emails for those who should receive updates. jbeatty@usfirst.org IJ Hudson, from NBC4 has asked for team stories. Be ready with your story. Additional Homework to come: We will be asking each team to submit a profile sheet for our announcer. These were used during the Palmetto Regional, and were a huge hit with teams and spectators. This will include general information about your team – rookie year, neat factoids, and current projects. Details to follow. Communication-Volunteers: I will attach a volunteer registration form. Please complete and email back to jbeatty@usfirst.org The Game: We may move “Triple Play” to “Double Play”. Details to follow. Otherwise expect the same rules and play. Unload/Pits: You will be allowed to unload on Friday, Aug. 26 or Sat. Aug. 27. Details on times for unloading to follow. Drive to the dock entrance at 9th and M Street NW or 7th and M Street NW. They will go to the Halls D & E Loading Dock Ramp and proceed to the Hall E docks. Someone with Freeman Decorating will direct you to the proper entrance for unloading. Teams must unload and move the vehicles quickly. Ideally, people should unload and deliver so the vehicle can exit the dock area immediately. This will help to alleviate traffic jams Parking: There is parking in lots and decks within a few blocks of the convention center, but many of the lots are closed on Sunday. Plan where to park by visiting www.dcconvention.com and click on the suggested lots on the map to find out their hours. Expect to pay between $20-25 per day for each vehicle. To economize, make use of the DC Metro – the Capital’s subway system. Hotels: Hotels near the convention center are mostly sold out for the weekend. After researching others within walking distance and some at the larger Metro stops, we found that you can get the best rates by reserving online. Here are a few that we found (rates as of 7/8/05): DC - within walking distance of the Convention Center Renaissance 159.00 Embassy Suites Convention Center,1250 22nd Street NW. 202 857-3388.189.00 *Holiday Inn - Capitol, on C St SW. About a block from the Air and Space. It's a 1/4 mile or less to a metro and I can on a line directly to the convention center-$99/night prepaid (non-refundable), $109 with the ability to cancel up to the check-in date. Both rates available through Holiday Inn's website. Maryland Hilton Silver Spring 99.00 Hampton Inn Bowie 129.00 Virginia Doubletree Crystal City 99.00 Embassy Suites Tyson's Corner 169.00 *National Airport/Crystal City Holiday Inn. 87.00 (online) *Referrals from volunteers who have booked at this hotel. Teams: Registered: 19 007-Baltimore-Team007, MD 25 North Brunswick-Raider Robotics, NJ 116 Herndon-Epsilon Delta, VA 306 Corry-Corry Robotics, PA 339 Commonwealth Governor's School-Rappahannock Robotics, VA 341 Wissahickon-Miss Daisy, PA 357 Upper Darby-Royal Assault, PA 365 Miracle Workerz-MOE, DE 384-Sparky 384, VA 422 Maggie Walker-Mech Techs, VA 433-Firebirds, PA 539 Trinity-Titans, 623 Oakton-Ohmies, 836 Forrest Career Center-Robo Bees, MD 888 Glenelg-Robotiators, MD 1111 South River-Powerhawks, MD 1123 Autodidactic Intelligent Minors-AIM Robotics, VA 1418 Mason Robotics, VA 1446, Friendship Edison, DC Still need registration: 225-PA 900-NC 1195-MD 1629-MD 1685-MA 1687-MA Website: Digital Edge/NBC4 http://www.nbc4.com/digitaledgeexpo/4601364/detail.html Check out all the exhibitors and things to do. Robots, Safety & Inspections: We know there are probably dozens of modifications you want to make to your robots. In the spirit of fair play, we ask that for this competition, you keep within the limits set by FIRST for overall size, as well as the use of motors, batteries, electronics, controls, and pneumatics. We will allow you to add up to 5 lbs. of additional weight (125 lbs. overall without batteries in any playing configuration). This should give you the opportunity to brace or reinforce vulnerable parts. We will be sending out safety inspection checklists. Details to follow Volunteers: This is an all-volunteer effort and we are unable to offer any reimbursements. Volunteers still needed: Announcer Field set-up (Friday) Field Strike (Sunday) Field Reset (Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3-at least a 4 hour shift) Unload (Friday & Sat. am) Technical Help-mechanical Welcome to the following volunteers: Field-Mike Wade(Head), Pete Baltzell, Rob Taminelli Scoring-John Park (Head), Reed Debaets Emcee –Jeff Seaton Announcer- Technical Support-George Marchant, programming and electronics, , Paul Kloberg will be available for all event troubleshooting Set Up (4 vols with union)- Pit Admin-Judy Vanderpool, Team Queuing (2): Sammy Trumbull, Linda Gray-Niznik (Sat) Reset (8): Travis Evans, Dave Niznik (Sat), Chris Niznik (Sat), Kathy Rice (Sat. & Sun), Referees: Lisa Evans (Head Ref) Anne Bergeron, Skip Breyfogle, Terrell Burch, Chris Cook, Matthew Glennon, Karin Kloberg, Carol Perotto, Steve Shade, Keith Warman, Jeff Wetzel. VIPS/Media-Paul Kloberg, John Murdock , Pattie Cook & FIRST Regional Directors DJ-William Leverette Strike (4 vols with union) Not yet assigned-Amy Peterson, Stu and Lucinda Crabtree +2, Mildred Porter, Lisa Keys, Matt Leese, Sandeep Khankhoje, David Mitchell Unload (1): Uniform: The venue will be air conditioned. Please wear closed toe shoes and don’t forget your safety glasses. Remember that thousands of the non-FIRST public will be observing this event. Volunteers-Feel free to wear any FIRST shirt from this or past years, if you have one. To date, we have no official Capital Clash shirts. Referees will be assigned official ref shirts. VEX: Dave Lavery will be running a table with 9 VEX robots, for the public to operate, next to the Competition. FLL: Local FLL teams will be running a display, coordinated by Mark Heil. Contact him at mheil@bgcharford.org with any questions. Contacts: Co-coordinators: Jenny Beatty at jbeatty@usfirst.org or Dee Tomczak at robotstoo@aol.com |
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Registration closes Friday August 5.
• Registered: 20 7-Team007, Baltimore, MD 25 Raider Robotics, North Brunswick-NJ 116 Epsilon Delta, Herndon-VA 225-William Penn High, York, PA 306 Corry Robotics, Corry-PA 339 Commonwealth Governor's School-Rappahannock Robotics, VA 341 Miss Daisy, Wissahickon-PA 357 Royal Assault, Upper Darby-PA 365 Miracle Workerz-MOE, Wilmington, DE 384-Sparky 384, VA 422 Maggie Walker-Mech Techs, VA 433-Mount St. Joseph Firebirds, PA 539 Trinity-Titans, VA 623 Oakton-Ohmies, VA 836 Forrest Career Center-Robo Bees, MD 888 Robotiators, Glenelg-MD 1111 -Powerhawks, South River MD 1123 Autodidactic Intelligent Minors-AIM Robotics, VA 1389-Walt Whitman Robotics, Bethesda, MD 1418 Mason Robotics, VA 1446, Friendship Edison, Washington, DC "Check is in the Mail" or they said they are interested 0075-NJ 0900-NC 1195-MD 1629-MD 1685-MA 1687-MA |
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Oh, and I just made a list of Chiefdelphi usernames who are on teams that are on the above list. You may find it useful in meeting people. |
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2 more teams today and we are trying to track down the others.... That list made me smile. there are names on there that I am sure have not logged on in at least 2 years.. |
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Welcome to the 25 teams! 7-Team007, Baltimore, MD 25-Raider Robotix, North Brunswick, NJ 116-Epsilon Delta, Herndon, VA 225-York High Bearcats, York, PA 306-CRT, Corry, PA 339-Rappahannock Robotics, Stafford, VA 341-Miss Daisy, Ambler, PA 357-Royal Assault, Drexel Hill, PA 365-Miracle Workerz, Wilmington, DE 384-Sparky 384, Richmond, VA 422-MechTechs, Richmond, VA 433-Firebirds, Flourtown, PA 539-Titans, Richmond, VA 623-Ohmies, Vienna, VA 836-Robo Bees, Leonardtown, MD 888-Robotiators, Glenelg-MD 1111-The Power Hawks, Edgewater, MD 1123-AIM Robotics, Alexandria, VA 1195-Vipers, Seat Pleasant, MD 1389-Team Robit, Bethesda, MD 1418- Vae Victus, Falls Church, VA 1446-Robo Knights, Washington, DC 1629-Garrett Coalition, McHenry, MD 1685-Bad Karma, Worcester, MA 1687-The Dorks, Worcester, MA |
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There are some awsome teams coming... this is going to be a blast!!!
and... I don't have to be queing people... Wahooo!!! |
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We are still looking for some help with set up and tear down.
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The Capital Clash News for TEAMS– Update- August 9, 2005
Official Name: NBC4 Digital Edge Expo http://www.nbc4.com/digitaledgeexpo/4601364/detail.html Check out all the exhibitors and things to do. Bring any electronics to be recycled. Times & Dates: Fri. August 26: 8am-3pm. Teams-if you are able, please load in on Friday. Sat. August 27: **7:30-8:30 load in for teams**; load in dock doors close at 9am sharp; NBC4 Digital Edge Expo and The Capital Clash run 9-5pm Sun. August 28: load in doors open at 8am, event runs 9am-5pm, Awards with IJ Hudson at 3:30pm.Breakdown starts at 5pm. Load in doors will be shut until 5pm. There is a big electronics recycling event drop off until then. Please do not pack up and depart the show until 5pm. Venue: Washington DC Convention Center. www.dcconvention.com includes maps of area and Metro system, information about parking, hotels, & restaurants. Communication-Teams: In case of emergency right before or during the event, we will make one phone call to each contact number you have listed on your registration form. Send me alternates and contact information, and I will update your records. Help us to publicize your team. • IJ Hudson, from NBC4 has asked for team stories. We will be contacting you, so be ready with your story. • We will be asking each team to submit a profile sheet for our announcer. This will include general information about your team – rookie year, neat factoids, and current projects. Details to follow. Load-In /Pits: Drive to the dock entrance at 9th and M Street NW or 7th and M Street NW. They will go to the Halls D & E Loading Dock Ramp and proceed to the Hall E docks. Someone with Freeman Decorating will direct you to the proper entrance for unloading. Teams must unload and move the vehicles quickly. Ideally, people should unload and deliver so the vehicle can exit the dock area immediately. This will help to alleviate traffic jams • Teams-if you are able, please load in on Friday, Aug. 26, 8am-3pm. • Sat. Aug. 27 **7:30-8:30 load in for teams** Load in dock doors close at 9am sharp. Parking: There is parking in lots and decks within a few blocks of the convention center, but many of the lots are closed on Sunday. Plan where to park by visiting www.dcconvention.com and click on the suggested lots on the map to find out their hours. Expect to pay between $20-25 per day for each vehicle. To economize, make use of the DC Metro – the Capital’s subway system. Hotels: Contact me if you would like the previously posted info on hotels. Uniform: Please wear closed toe shoes and don’t forget your safety glasses. Remember that thousands of the non-FIRST public will be observing this event and first FIRST impressions count! The Game: “Triple Play”. Expect the same rules and play. Robots, Safety & Inspections: We know there are probably dozens of modifications you want to make to your robots. In the spirit of fair play, we ask that for this competition, you keep within the limits set by FIRST for overall size, as well as the use of motors, batteries, electronics, controls, and pneumatics. We will allow you to add up to 5 lbs. of additional weight (125 lbs. overall without batteries in any playing configuration). This should give you the opportunity to brace or reinforce vulnerable parts. We will have a Referee safety advisor who will be responsible for final calls on all robots. • We will be sending out safety inspection checklists. Details to follow VEX: Dave Lavery will be running a table with 9 VEX robots for the public to operate. FLL: Local FLL teams will be running a display, coordinated by Mark Heil. Contact him at mheil@bgcharford.org. Student guides: Sign up students to give tours and talk to VIPs at pit admin. Registration: CLOSED. 25 teams 7-Team007, Baltimore, MD 25-Raider Robotix, North Brunswick, NJ 116-Epsilon Delta, Herndon, VA 225-York High Bearcats, York, PA 306-CRT, Corry, PA 339-Rappahannock Robotics, Stafford, VA 341-Miss Daisy, Ambler, PA 357-Royal Assault, Drexel Hill, PA 365-Miracle Workerz, Wilmington, DE 384-Sparky 384, Richmond, VA 422-MechTechs, Richmond, VA 433-Firebirds, Flourtown, PA 539-Titans, Richmond, VA 623-Ohmies, Vienna, VA 836-Robo Bees, Leonardtown, MD 888-Robotiators, Glenelg-MD 1111-The Power Hawks, Edgewater, MD 1123-AIM Robotics, Alexandria, VA 1195-Vipers, Seat Pleasant, MD 1389-Team Robit, Bethesda, MD 1418- Vae Victus, Falls Church, VA 1446-Robo Knights, Washington, DC 1629-Garrett Coalition, McHenry, MD 1685-Bad Karma, Worcester, MA 1687-The Dorks, Worcester, MA Capital Clash planning committee: Jenny Beatty & Dee Tomczak-Co-Coordinators, Jill Palmer-Event Manager for Expo, Mike Wade, Contacts: Co-coordinators: Jenny Beatty at jbeatty@usfirst.org or Dee Tomczak at robotstoo@aol.com |
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