2006 Palmetto Regional
 

Well, it appears that Palmetto 2006 is shaping up to be yet another awesome regional just down the road.

Already we've got Chairman's Award winners (16), winners of multiple regionals (281), and already 1466 is back to defend their title. And there's still nine in the queue and nineteen open slots!

Anybody else excited five months ahead of time?

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well i believe you all will pull off another great regional.. i'm sorry i have to miss it though.. i was at the first 2 and they were fun... the no dancing allowed well that was an interesting rule

but the team list looks very interesting and going to have some interesting matches of course...

i wish all the teams good luck @ palmetto and all the regionals.... let the games begin already... ;)

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As soon as I can get logged onto TIMS, Team 1251, TechTigers will be coming back to try and get it right this time! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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S.P.A.M. is in 'da house. I'm guessing that the usual SC suspects (MIM, BM, CE, to name a few) who haven't registered yet will be in attendance as well.

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But the question is, will Gary Dillard be in 'da house? Or am I going to have to drive down to Florida again to get my annual Gary-Dillard-at-FIRST-regionals fix?

I also note that 1051 has signed up, making for 2/3rds of last years champions coming back. Anyone from the Swamp want to comment?

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I hope I can make it there. I had a blast last year. Lots of great teams and competition. Hopefully they'll let me referee again. :)

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I would imagine that slacker Dillard will pull his usual "all-talk-no-action" stunt and miss it again, but then again he did finally find an excuse to show up at IRI so you never know.

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We had a great time there last season, and wish we could do it again. Unfortunately we're purchasing some equipment and therefore cannot afford 2 regionals. I'm sure the competition will be great again, there were a lot of great teams. I'll be looking for the webcast for sure.

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Bummer--and yet somewhat relieving as a team member. (Much as I like 179, playing against them at Palmetto--twice, mind you--is not something I enjoy. ;) )

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Well, it looks like now that FIRST posted the pending team list as well. Which means I get to be all happy that 818 (Genesis '02) is planning on coming back to Palmetto after taking a break in 2005, as are 247 (Da' Bears, with one of the best drive/coach teams I've been on the field with). And 34, 342, and 343 are coming back for the third time around.

This'll be fun.

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Several members of team 538 are hoping can come to Palmetto. Its up to if we can rise enough money for a bus.

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I drove the robot for team 1051 for each year at Columbia and I can't this year because I graduated... I'm going to miss it soo much this year, even though I may go to watch or help out what I can. It will be something I will always remember, which is a good thing ...I think...

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If 587 had the money for a second regional, we'd certainly go to Palmetto. Alas, we have far from it. But, if we did, we'd love to see our friends at S&M (900) there.

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You know, I've been a part of FIRST going on 5 years, and I still don't know where to go to see information about team lists for regionals during pre-season. I don't know if my old team is gonna be there, because I've been too busy with college to check up on em yet. I will however be mentoring. In anycase, I'll most likley drive down for the weekend, because I missed the last one and I really regret it. I watched the whole thing via webcast at least, it was really awesome. I can't wait for the new season. ^_^

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Here you go:

http://www.usfirst.org/frc/public/

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Much thanks sir!

Well it seems that 845 is possibly going. They're on the "pending list." I hope so, otherwise, I'll still probably go. See you all there! ^_^

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By the way, since I know folks are now in the process of making travel arrangements, I figured it'd be smart to point out a few things.

1) Anything out towards Harbison Boulevard will be a good twenty minutes from the Colonial Center. If you get stuck in rush hour, plan on it taking closer to 30. Staying out on Harbison does have its advantages, though. There's plenty of food, shopping, hardware stores (Lowe's and Home Depot, and Northern Tool and Equipment is one exit off), and entertainment in that area.
2) Unless I'm completely missing a hotel, the only hotel within walking distance of the Colonial Center is the Holiday Inn on Assembly Street, about two blocks away as the crow flies.
3) On the subject of vehicles, I'd highly suggest bringing vans or something else that doesn't require several parking spaces. Last year, the parking lots by the Colonial Center were not closed off from USC students, which meant it was a bit of a scramble to find parking even for a normal car. If you have to get a bus, get there early. (The Russell House, USC's student union about three blocks away, opens up around 7:00 for breakfast. The walk will get the blood flowing.)
4) Folks flying in: Columbia's airport has free wi-fi. Celebrate or groan, depending on your team policy.
5) The road construction mess from last year is done. Thank goodness.

If anyone needs to know anything about this town, I'm glad to answer. :)

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Team 1676, Rookie Allstars in Trenton in 2005, will be attending the Palmetto Regional this year! Looking forward to it!

For my own curiousity... no dancing?!? :ahh:

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The story goes back as far as the Palmetto Regional itself.

One of the rules about Team Socials is that you can't dance. (Something about an incident a few years ago where a kid got hurt.) So the folks running the Team Social posted signs all over the courtyard in Swearingen (where it's held) readingFor some reason, people found it humorous. Several turned up at the 2004 Championship a few weeks later, and team 900 had one laminated and had it on their robots ever since.

I can't wait for this competition--and I haven't even seen the robots yet!

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Has anyone noticed that we're now playing host to 45 teams?!

It seemed a little tight last year with 42 (to the point that 1618 and 1650 were off in a corner by the inspection station). Does anyone remember any wide-open spaces that were left that way last year, or should we tell the folks at USC Vehicle Management (whose main area is directly out of the Colonial Center's back door) that we're putting the practice field in their lot? ;)

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Team 818 is also happy to be back in Palmetto. Also, our team will the the server host at the Palmetto Regional for FSN (First Scouting Network, www.firstscouting.net). We don't know if we will offer internet on top of the scouting stuff (unless they got WIFI there) then that won't be an issue. If they don't have WIFI and we do provide internet, you would connect through our server to either Verizon EVDO High Speed Network or Verizon 1x DSL speed (I just had to get technical) but anyways, that is still in the works. If any team would be willing to help us out, PM me as soon as you can so I can arrange something.

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USC does have wireless internet for students and staff, although it's a bit of a pain to get started with it. I don't know whether that access extends to the Colonial Center or not. Either way, I haven't heard anything about internet access at any Palmetto Regional. And a quick check of Verizon Wireless seems to indicate that EVDO isn't here in Colatown yet.

Combine that with the manual saying not to arrange for internet access, and I just don't think I'll be able to get my Delphi fix in the building. (If you're wondering, there's a Kinko's just up Greene Street, about two blocks off.)

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I found that out today too about the no EVDO, but colatown does have 1x, which has DSL speed. Now i'm not making any promises about the internet, but the scouting will be there for sure. I didn't even know about the WIFI there, so I won't even consider that as an option. I know I will have Internet for sure, but I don't know if I will release it for open access.

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Team 11, MORT, will be at Palmetto this year for the 3rd time in a row! Can't wait to see you all there :) !

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I went to Verizon today and asked about if we could do something like this and they say yes. So now there is a 50% chance that we will offer full internet at the regionals. We need volunteers to help us with the FSN, please pm me if you can help! All help is appreciated.

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Well, we are the one pending team at the moment (Sunday evening, Jan 21), and as soon as we can get the right person to log into TIMS on Monday, we will be clearing that out. We just found out at the last minute that one of our sponsors will not be participating this year, so no $$$. Darn, we were really looking forward to making the trip :(

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Sorry to hear that. Perhaps you'll be able to get a carload of folks to day trip over here on Saturday? (One of our mentors did the same trip backwards for the Championship last year, and he made it alright.)

On an unrelated note, I got a little bored in Google Earth tonight, so I whipped up a .kmz file with some locations around campus and town that I figure are moderately important (alright, and a few that might not be important to anyone but me):

http://www.billfredinthenighttime.com/palmetto2006.kmz

If you'd like anything added to the list, please let me know.

Enjoy! :)

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nice job on that. On my cell,sry 4 da short reply!

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Yeah, we got accepted last week for Palmetto.
So, pending on my college classes, I will see everyone in Columbia..I'll be the one sporting the Clemson hat in the middle of USC's campus..hahaha!

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Close, but not quite. One of 1293's alumni (whose father and sister are with the team as well) goes to Clemson (I like him anyway ;) ) and occasionally helps us out on Saturdays.

(For those who are just reading this thread, USC and Clemson are rivals, about two hours apart. USC plays host to Palmetto, and is about 20 minutes from 1293land.)

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Hey,
Our team will soon be sending out a letter to the teams attending this regional and what is needed to be properly put in our FSN (First Scouting Network) database. This will mostly likely be just in the form of filling out a scouting form but that is still left to be questioned. Attached is a sample of the scouting form. This most likely will be sent out next week and should be completed and sent back by the end of the build period. If you have any comments,suggestions, or concerns, please P.M. me.

Thank You,
Tomasz Bania

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Yea! Baby! MiM will be there!
It is great to see all the teams that have already registered. We like the "knock down, drag out" style of play at the Palmetto. Man, the excitement is beginning to build as the traditional heavyweights of FIRST have penciled in their name to come.
I look forward to seeing you, Stephen K. Looks like MiM will do VCU this year instead of Fla. We will miss the action down south, but I think we are in a rotation to give our team members some new sights.
Good luck to everyone this year! :p

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Here is an almost final version (if not final) of the Scouting sheet we will be using at the Palmetto Regional for FSN.
This should be sent out to teams in this regional soon, so if you can, fill it out now so we can post it on the server before the regional therefore causing less problems. Send them to usfirst818@gmail.com

Thank You,
Tomasz Bania

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Team 25 will not be there this year but we did love the treatment last year. Good luck to all teams participating this year and enjoy this great regional. It's one of the best I have been to.

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Ah man............ we will really miss Team 25 this year. How about us penciling you in for two times next year?
Good luck to whatever regional you attend this year and good luck to all teams!

Where are you staying?
 

Our team will be staying at the Holiday INN of USC for the Palmetto Regional, where is your team staying at?

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1028 will be back again this year, and I think we will be at the Fairfield Inn next to the Columbia Mall again, where we stayed last year

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OK...Billfred...lets move this thread back to the front page. Just a note to say that we are working hard to make the Palmetto regional better than ever. Our planning committee is deep into the planning cycle...finishing up some loose ends. We are expecting to be on NASA Webcast, as well as, our usual TV stations and media in attendance producing a lot of video for use throughout the off season (if such a thing exist). What a list of teams this year, many returning and many for the first time. Next to the Las Vegas Reg., we have the most states represented (13). We will again be providing a large screen hanging from the back of the curtain divider that will be displaying the team rankings as the competion continues. USC is planning a social that will be different from the past...Donn Griffith (an old 343 teammate of mine) is now with USC...so expect some new things. So, good luck to all of the teams this weekend and next....you are welcome anytime to come to Palmetto....more to come.

Frank :)

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Our team talks about sc alot. We have it high on our list for next year. You guys put on a great show cant wait to see you at nationals. The bus ride is a killer but keep your fingers crossed we can convince wayne to let us come back.

shaun

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I'm started to loss sleep because of excitement is that weird? (This is my rookie year)

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Indeed, I've been emailing with Donn. Y'all are going to dig this team social--it may be enough to sell me on going to USC, and I'm already here! ;)

Will News19 be doing their traditional too-darn-early-in-the-morning show from the Colonial Center? (If so, I propose a massive walk up to the Russell House to partake in some Einstein Bros. Bagels, which are most definitely worth the walk, after the show. I wonder if they could be persuaded to open a smidge before their usual 7:30.)

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You got it....Channel 19 has plans for the show on Friday a.m....early, early, early....not a bad idea about the bagel. On the 7:30 issue...you know FIRST...no way. :(

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Good to hear from you guys...what a performance you guys put on at NJ. I was indeed proud to say...Hey!...we know those guys and have worked with them in the past. Good luck...hope we wind up in the same bracket at Nationals. Wish you could be a Palmetto this year...we are planning a barn burner...get group of teams.

Frank :D

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By "they" I meant the bagel place. Not even FIRST is crazy enough to open their doors that early in the morning. ;)

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Well we scored 2nd in detroit today, and we hope to win in Palmetto! Any Teams willing to help us with our scouting network plese send me a P.M. A.S.A.P. as this can help you greatly (it helped us with video to get into the finals.) .

Good Luck!

Tomasz Bania

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After winning Purdue we are pumped to be in our own backyard!!

I'm still a little cold from Purdue so I hope Columbia will be warm!

This is by far going to be my favorite regional and I can't wait to see all the SC teams in the house!!

:)

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I'm driving down Saturday morning and booking it back for a concert in Spartanburg Satruday night. Mmm what I'll do for robotics.

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Hmmmmmm................

If I book a roundtrip flight from West Palm to Hartford (through Charlotte) for business next Tuesday and Wednesday, it's $234.

If I book the exact same route, except leave off the flight from Charlotte back to West Palm, it's $545!

If I then add a leg from Charlotte to Columbia, it drops to $304.

Book round trip, don't check bags, get off in Charlotte, pay for Billfred's gas and dinner to come get me in Charlotte, come back on the bus with the team ........priceless.

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The Palmetto Regional will be awesome. Here are stats on teams:

13 states are represented
24 teams are from SC
5 teams are rookies (all for SC)
21 have played in at least one previous regional this year
2 were ranked in the top eight (180 and 337)
3 were "picking" teams (94, 180, 337)
15 played in the finals
9 won their QF
6 won their SF (16, 180, 281, 343, 818, 1319)
3 won their Regional (180, 343, 1319) with their alliance, of course

Lee

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Team 34 (The Rockets) will be at Palmetto.

Our team did well last week at Peachtree. We made it to the QF. :)

This week we go long distance to hang out with the left coast teams at Sacramento. :cool:

Then we travel to Palmetto with two weeks of game experience and hopefully a bug free machine.

See 'ya soon. :D

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Ed, congrats on Peachtree. If you look at the stats Palmetto will be tough. Hope to see you there!

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Palmetto will be tough, but we plan to make it to the top this year.

Tomasz Bania

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Funny, we're hoping to do the same thing. (Good thing there's room for three or four at the top!)

The word around Swearingen is that WIS-TV will be doing their morning show from the Colonial Center as well. This year, they've also tapped some of the robots to show off a bit on the air. (Robots on live TV. Duck and cover! ;))

As a teammate of mine would say, par-tay.

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Great to see you in Atlanta....enjoyed watching you bot....like always 34 stands out. Talk about road trips...you guys should win an award for the most consecutive regionals with the greatest distance traveled....an I was complaining about having to drive to Hilton Head, SC for meetings this week. Good luck in CA....I'll be checking the standings and awards...see you in Palmetto. Frank

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Lee, thanks for doing this homework for Palmetto...crazy that I don't get to see one of my teammates...but currently in meetings out of town for this week...then back in Columbia..next Wednesday for Palmetto. Lee, lets add to this list after this weeks regionals....you are right...Palmetto is shaping up to be an awesome competition. Keep tweaking!...see you next week. Frank

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Looks like teams 34 (Sacramento) and 68 (Waterloo) are the only teams from Palmetto competing this weekend so the stats won't change much. Those 2 teams and 1319 are the only teams to attend 2 regionals prior to Palmetto.

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Hey, just wondering if anyone wants to go out with me at lunch or dinner (if late) at the competition? just PM me if you are interested.

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I don't know about any of you, but I'm so excited for Palmetto!

Our team is getting on a bus at 5 am Wednesday to get down there!

Can't wait to meet you all, see your robots in action, and compete!

Good Luck to all!

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Since we are All the way from Michigan, we should leave at Midnight Tues. But someone didn't think about our teams opinions and now we're leaving at 6:00 A.M. Wed. to "SOMEHOW" arive there at 6:00 P.M. but it will more likely be like 10:00 P.M. so if anyone sees a tired team, it'll probably be us!

Tomasz Bania

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I'm thinking we'll be better off than you... but not by that much, since we're estimating like an 8 o'clock arrival which isn't too bad except you're on a bus that long...

When in doubt, I'll stop by your pit and attempt to wake you up. :p

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Don't worry. I'll already have a GREAT wakeup call trying to scout teams and Setting up and organizing the First Scouting Network Down There. Thanks anyways.

On A Side Note:
Does anyone have an idea how long it will be open on Wed. to setup?

Thanks,
Tomasz Bania

:) GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU THERE! :)

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Approximately zero hours and zero minutes. 7:45 AM for your three uncraters, 8:30 for everyone.

On a side note, I do know that after the morning show on Friday and FIRST throws us out, 1293 will be headed to the Russell House (1400 Greene St--about half a mile from the Colonial Center, uphill but tolerable) for bagels. Einstein Bros. opens at 7:30, but the Russell House opens at 7:00. If you're in need of a good and quick breakfast place, I can wholeheartedly recommend them--especially if you don't mind a little walking or have your bus with you. (Just don't plan on repeating that ride for lunch--they close the gates to Greene Street during the day Thursday and Friday.)

Oh, and another thing--all that annoying road construction from last year is over and done with. There's a little bit on Park Street, but that's right behind the Carolina Coliseum--you can steer around it without incident. (Left turns off Blossom might be a little trickier, but it's still manageable.)

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Billfred...you are right...no set up on Wednesday..unless you want to show up and help with the field setup on Wednesday mid morning....We will be working all day (night?)...what ever it takes to be ready for Thursday a.m.

We will be opening the doors to the Colonial Center at 7:45 to let three team members...remember the make up has to be two students and one adult to go down to the floor for uncrating. Then at 8:30 the Pits open (enter through the rear of the Colonial Center...for all new comers, you can pull around with your trailers or just get in line with your stuff and enter the rear overhead door...level walk to the pits..easy, easy, easy. We will be meeting and greeting the teams as they arrive on Thursday a.m. prior to the doors opening....our hope is to have a listing of the teams that owe any shipping charges to let you know that before you hit the floor. Oh...one other thing...all teams should avoid trying to bring in large tool boxes through the front doors of the Colonial Center....Why?...well you can't get a large tool box down the stairs to the floor...you have to be escorted to the freight elevator and it is quite a walk...best to have one of your team members bring anything large in through the rear door when the pits open....a lot easier and quicker.

For all of the teams traveling in...be safe and get as much rest, as possible...I know that is hard.

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It has to be that exact makeup? Everything I had read seemed to indicate three warm bodies without regard to race, creed, or possession of high school diploma. (I only ask because we'd planned on two mentors and one student.)

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We were given that information during our walk through...I will check on this tomorrow to verify and post update....It may not matter if there is at least one mentor (two may be fine) within the group of three. Frank :confused:

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Il be there Hopefully with a nice voulinteer position.

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Were on our way back to the Right coast for more fun (week 3) at the Palmetto Regional. We're a little jet lagged and we have a major sugar buzz (The Jelly Belly candy plant is in Sacramento) but our 'bot survived an it's ready to go. We just hope it gets shipped in time (it was held in Memphis on it's way to Sacramento and didn't arrive until 7:00 p.m. on practice day).

Anyway, we made the final tournament for the second week in a row and we're feeling pretty good about that. See 'ya in a couple days ...... :cool:

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With the addition of a few more teams, will there be a practice field this year?

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does anyone know what food will be available at regional and how much it will cost?

Re: 2006 Palmetto Regional
 

The concession stands nearest the entrance are normally open for lunch. Expect to pay $5-8 for a decent meal.

There is a preorder option, but I think the deadline has passed on that one.

If you want to save a few bucks, there are a few other places within two or three blocks.

Re: 2006 Palmetto Regional
 

sounds good looking forward to seeing everyone there.
i got a 15 hour be bus ride down tommorrow so we can be there to unpack

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im headed out the door right now. See everybody there.

Team 1249 Easter Egg Contest
 

Find our Easter Egg on http://www.team1249.com and bring a copy of the redirect page to our pit at the Palmetto Regional after the Opening Ceremonies to collect your prize. See the site for more specific details.

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OK, our 20 (YES,TWENTY) hour bus ride finally arrived. We are at the Holiday Inn right now and going down to a meeting soon.

See you all Tommorrow!

Tomasz Bania

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How's practice day shaping up? Any teams looking really good?

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Okay, So, I'm watching the Palmetto webcast on Thursday. As they're loading the robots onto the field (Practice Round #15) I spot a robot that is using a LAWN CHAIR for their ball dump mechanism! How awesome is that!?! Check out team 1284 if you're roaming around the pits. I've love to see some upclose pictures of the mechanism.

BEN

Re: 2006 Palmetto Regional
 

I'm here, I saw it, and I find it pretty funny. Just saw and talked to Billfred in the pits.

Good Luck and if you live in the Columbia, see you guys at 4:00 A.M. on live with Lucas!

Tomasz Bania

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OK, It just ended. The second from last match with 818 and 108 vs. ? and ? was great. I would say it was the most competitive match of the day.

We won the first match by 2.
They won the second match.

Overall, It was a good day.

Good Luck!

Tomasz Bania

Re: Team 1249 Easter Egg Contest
 

1249: I found your easter egg within 20 seconds of going onto your site for the first time. The car, the mouse, the old music... Brilliant! I've just PM'd you with the location so you know I have actually found it, don't want to post it here as I don't want to ruin the fun for others.

Shame I'm on the other side of the Pond....

Re: Team 1249 Easter Egg Contest
 

I just flopped down in my bed a few minutes ago, and I won't be getting out of it anytime soon (read: until at least 3:00 AM).

1293 got off to a rough start this morning, in no small part because we're used to working where we work. (That's not normally the Colonial Center.) For two of our matches, we were sidelined with code issues. The other two, we were sidelined with battery issues. Made for a fun day, I'll tell you. (Especially that part at the end of getting the robot from inspection to the field for Live with Lucas tomorrow morning and getting out the door--while walking--in about a minute and a half.)

We've fixed a few things, and Chomp is working better than it was for it. I can't wait to see this thing in action for real.

And I just want the record to reflect it: We on 1293 are really sorry for the whack in autonomous we delivered to 1618 today during practice. Our driver and I went to check on them and apologize after the match, and everything seems to be alright. (Yes, I'll say it: Blame it on software.)

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I'll try to grab a picture of it tomorrow. That's one of the cool bots.

How's everyone's day go? Team 95 has had quite a good day of practice matches and tweaking, a nice reversal from Manchester where we had software problems the entire time (knock on wood).

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We found it the second we got the message.
I love how simple the page address is.

Tomasz Bania

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Anyone know the end of day one rankings?

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I only have positions 4 through 13 (the scoring system was frozen in the pits), plus first place

Position:Team
1:68 (6-0-0)
2:?? (6-1-0)
3:??
4:1051 (5-1-0)
5:180 (5-1-0)
6:281 (5-1-0)
7: 11 (4-2-0)
8: 1466 (4-2-0)
9: 343 (4-2-0)
10: 1876 (4-2-0)
11: 818 (4-2-0)
12: 16 (4-2-0)
13: 95 (4-3-0)

Sorry for the holes in the data.

Re: Team 1249 Easter Egg Contest
 

...and we are sorry for having to push you out of the way earlier today. We tried to push gently, and I think we succeeded in not hurting anything. (Note to everyone not here: They fell over right in front of the ramp, and we had to push them out of the way with 30 seconds left so our alliance could get onto the ramp.) Even the announcer said "...and team 1676 graciously pushes them away from the ramp..." (my emphasis)

Don

Re: 2006 Palmetto Regional
 

http://www2.usfirst.org/2006comp/Eve.../rankings.html

Congratulations to Team 68 for being the number 1 seed after day 1. All of 1114 is rooting for you. Good luck tomorrow.

Re: Gracious and clean play at Palmetto
 

I am the announcer, and I saw about 60 matches up close today with the best and most gracious teams in the nation Aiming High. The defense has been strategic, and I recall, there was only 1 high-hit called all day despite some matches ending with as many as four robots tipped over. The ramps have been quite a challenge.

It is a pleasure to see such camaraderie in the heat of competition. I am looking forward to a great Saturday.

Re: Team 1249 Easter Egg Contest
 

It's all good in the hood. No damage done to us (ignoring ego ;))

We're struggling in certain areas--some things aren't quite going how we thought they would--but we've got three more matches tomorrow. Our kids have busted their collective butts the past two days, and I'm optimistic that we can still pull out our best regional on the field to date.

Just remember: You can't spell D5 Robotics without the D!*
*this is what happens when you've been up and moving for sixteen straight hours: somewhat cheesy slogans. remember, sleep is good.

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I Hate to have to correct you but team 818 finished in 7th today, which puts us n a good and bad position. We schould be 2ndor 3rd, but power to our launchers waslowaered and that's why we didn't perform that well in the morning.

Good Luck,
Tomasz Bania

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My apologies, I grabbed a snapshot of the scoring screen as well left to go to the social. I discover a short time ago that the scoring info was out of date when I grabbed the photo.

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MORT - Team 11 finished ~6th today with a record of 5-2-0.

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No Problem.

Good Luck!

Tomasz Bania

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i'm watching the webcast right now and well HIYA TO MY BUDDIES lol. i see you all :p

i'm missing being there. always fun at palmetto!

good luck to all the teams! it's gonna be interesting!!

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Alliance Selections

Alliance 1: 68-180-1028
Alliance 2: 422-343-281
Alliance 3: 21-818-1249
Alliance 4: 16-95-1676
Alliance 5: 1051-34-342
Alliance 6: 11-247-1251
Alliance 7: 1026-108-845
Alliance 8: 1436-1284-1319

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anyone know whats going on with the webcast..i got audio, but no video

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they are at lunch..starts again at 12:30

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I'm watching the semis. The Grasshoppers rool.

... So does Mort.

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Three of my favorite teams in final ... team 11, team 16, and team 1251.

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I have seen this team go through a lot this season. Their robot was fully student designed and student built. When I went over to their school I have seen them work endless hours on that robot. They had hard times at the Florida regionl, but they didn't give up. They truly show the spirit of FIRST. Congrats 1251 Techtigers. You guys amaze me.

Thanks to team 11, and team 247 for picking 1251 and winning the regional.

Congrats. You guys truly deserved it.

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Congrats to my home team 11 - MORT, for taking away another Palmetto championship!!!